Jobs in Cairns
Cairns is Far North Queensland's largest city and a genuine employment hub for the surrounding region, with a workforce shaped by tourism, healthcare, construction and public administration. WorkinEarlyLearning lists job vacancies in Cairns across all industries and experience levels, from entry-level hospitality roles to senior healthcare and professional positions.
43 available jobs
Education & Training / Teaching - Primary
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Primary Digital Technology Teacher Permanent - Full Time Start Date: Monday 12 October 2026 Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent Salary Range: Commensurate with experience – Graduate $86,660 FTE Gross per annum to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Friday 9 October 2026 Our Lady Help of Christians School, Earlville Our Lady Help of Christians School has a long tradition of offering high quality Catholic education.
Education & Training / Other
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Casual | Multiple Positions Available $37.55 - $45.56 per hour (depends on qualifications and experience, please note that junior rates may apply) We are currently seeking a passionate and keen Outside School Hours Care (Fun Squad) Educator to join our PCYC Tolga Fun Squad.
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Lead curriculum excellence at Cairns State Special School by driving high-quality, inclusive curriculum planning and instructional practice that meets the highly individualised curriculum needs of every student.
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An incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced primary teacher with demonstrated leadership capabilities and cultural awareness to join the leadership team of Tagai State College, as Head of Campus - Yorke Island Campus (traditionally known as Masig Island).
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Clinical Support Queensland are excited to welcome applications for a Senior Biomedical Technician to join the Biomedical Technology Services (BTS) team in Cairns!
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Contract Dates: Monday 25 January 2027 Employment Type: Term Time, Fixed Term (31 hours per week) Salary Range: School Officer Level 3: $34.17 to $35.62 Gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Tuesday 6 October 2026 Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received.
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About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State.
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Shape play-based programs that inspire the curious every day for every child in our OSHC community!
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Are you seeking to apply commercial acumen and people management skills in a different way?
Education & Training / Other
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Contract Dates: 16 January 2027 to 14 January 2028 Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (Part time options will be considered) Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday, 5 October 2026 Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received.
About Jobs in Cairns
Cairns punches well above its size as an employment centre. Healthcare and social assistance is the city's dominant sector, employing more than 20 percent of the local workforce across Cairns Hospital, the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, and a wide network of aged care, disability and community health providers. The number of healthcare workers in Cairns grew by more than 5,000 between 2019 and 2024, reflecting both population growth and the expanding NDIS. Tourism, while highly visible as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, generates strong accommodation, food service, tour operations and retail employment across the Esplanade precinct, the CBD and suburban shopping centres like Smithfield and Stockland Cairns. Education and construction round out the top employing sectors, with schools, TAFE Queensland and James Cook University providing consistent education employment, and ongoing infrastructure investment keeping trades and civil works roles well stocked.
The Cairns job market has a seasonal dimension worth understanding. International and domestic tourist traffic lifts significantly from May through October during the dry season, driving peak hospitality and tour operator hiring that can see casual and part time vacancies multiply across the city. The wet season from November through April is quieter for tourism-facing roles but does not significantly affect healthcare, construction or public sector employment. Transport, postal and warehousing has grown meaningfully in recent years, linked to Cairns Port and the city's role as a supply and distribution point for Cape York and remote Far North Queensland communities. For skilled tradespeople and healthcare professionals, Cairns offers genuine career opportunities with the added benefit of one of Australia's most extraordinary natural environments on the doorstep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jobs in Cairns
Healthcare, tourism and hospitality, construction, education and public administration are the largest employing sectors in Cairns. Transport and warehousing has also grown significantly in recent years.
Yes. Tourism-related hiring peaks during the dry season from May to October when visitor numbers are highest. Healthcare, construction and government roles are more consistent year round.
Yes. Hospitality, retail and tourism operations in Cairns carry strong part time and casual vacancy numbers, particularly during the peak tourist season.
