How One Cairns Operator Built a 20-Year Talent Pipeline From Scratch Peppi Iovanella owns three tourism businesses – Down Under Cruise and Dive, Billy Tea Safaris and The Adventure Company. But it’s the marine arm of the operation that holds one of the most consistent recruitment track records in Far North Queensland tourism. For twenty […]
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In today’s competitive employment landscape, finding the right person for a role often requires looking beyond traditional recruitment methods and thinking differently about what makes someone ‘the right fit’. For businesses, particularly those in specialised industries, the perfect candidate may not always be the person with the exact experience listed in a job advertisement. Sometimes
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When Suzie’s business partner decided to step away and explore other things in life, she expected the moment to feel like a setback. Instead, it turned out to be a pivot point that arrived at exactly the right time. As the team got smaller, something else was accelerating in the background: AI was moving from
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The Queensland Government, together with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the newly appointed members of the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) for the 2026–2027 term. The Cairns RJC plays a vital role in shaping the region’s workforce and skills agenda, strengthening collaboration between industry, education, community organisations and government to ensure
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Looking to the future, Queensland’s workforce must be ready to respond to a broad range of priorities – whether they stem from traditional industries, new and emerging sectors, or transformational events, such as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We need more people with the right skills to meet those workforce priorities and support
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The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC), proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government, will launch the Cultural Awareness Handbook on September 18. This practical, locally informed guide to help employers build more inclusive, culturally aware workplaces across the Cairns region. Developed in consultation with Cairns businesses, community leaders, migrants and those from a refugee
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Local businesses have a unique opportunity to help future-proof their businesses, inspire the next generation and strategically recruit their future workforce – with the release of two new resources from the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC). The Work Experience Guide for Business and the Employer Guide to School-Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships were officially launched today
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Yehusha Displays Talent From Young Age Yehusha Lifu demonstrated leadership qualities and determination from a young age. Also known as Yesha, the 18-year-old hails from New Mapoon and completed her Certificate II in Engineering Pathways through School Tech while in years 11 and 12. As part of her studies, she completed work placement at Penske
In the fast-paced business landscape, prioritising investment in the next generation is crucial. Companies that champion growth, knowledge-sharing, and community empowerment often lead the way in innovation and sustainability. The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee works to promote training and skills development for future job and collaborates with education providers, industry and government to align training with
Dakota Arkey is a year 12 school-based apprentice at St Mary’s Catholic College. She is currently attending school three days a week while gaining hands-on paid work experience with her host employer RJ Build FNQ. The company was so impressed with Dakota’s work ethic and enthusiasm during her work experience that she was taken on
