Jobs in Townsville
Townsville is the largest city in North Queensland and Northern Australia, with a diverse employment market spanning defence, healthcare, education, construction, retail and resources sector services. WorkinHospo lists job vacancies in Townsville across all industries and experience levels.
21 available jobs
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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Be part of a team that values you, supports your growth, and celebrates your success!
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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Full-time Cook role at Stuffed On Seafood, Nelly Bay QLD - $80,000 + super, long-term opportunity with career progression.
Hospitality & Tourism / Waiting Staff
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Play a key leadership role in delivering operational and service excellence.
Healthcare & Medical / Medical Specialists
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Bluewater Medical Practice is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Medical Receptionist to join their busy team on a full-time basis.
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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Job Info Location: Townsville, QLD Salary: $80,001 - $100,000 Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job DescriptionRecruitment Links Australia The Great Jewel of India located in Townsville, Queensland is currently in search of an experienced and qualified Chef/Cook for a full-time position to join the team and provide exceptional meals to the customers.
Administration & Office Support / Receptionists
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There is full time and/or part time work as a receptionist in an Allied Health Clinic, based in Townsville, this role has growth prospects to management role.
Administration & Office Support / Receptionists
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We are looking for a friendly, professional, and organised Dental Receptionist to join our dental practice.
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
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Staff Needed is about finding the right Staffing Solution for both candidate and client. We can have you coming and going from any State or Territory to a new Adventure today! If you have the experience, qualifications, right attitude and a desire to travel the country to help out our clients, then welcome to being the solution with Staff Needed.Working with Staff Needed is more than a job; it’s an adventure, its memories, it’s a chance to be part of something bigger and better.
Administration & Office Support / Contracts Administration
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About the role We are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Administration Support / Receptionist to join our team at Maclean Partners.
Hospitality & Tourism / Other
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Take advantage of a new job in a new and exciting location where you’ll enjoy the benefits a regional role provides. This role will suit someone who doesn’t shy away from a challenge and who’s excited by a change of scenery.
About Jobs in Townsville
Townsville's economy sits on a combination of public sector stability and resources-linked activity that makes it distinct among Queensland regional cities. Defence is central to Townsville's identity as an employer, with Lavarack Barracks hosting Australia's largest Army base, RAAF Base Townsville operating as a major northern air base, and the broader defence establishment generating both military and civilian contractor employment. Queensland Health's Townsville University Hospital is the main healthcare employer and the largest hospital in Northern Australia, anchoring the city's substantial clinical and allied health workforce. Education through James Cook University, TAFE Queensland North and a large school network adds a further employment tier.
Resources sector service companies based in Townsville support operations across the Mount Isa and North Queensland mining corridor, providing technical, maintenance and professional roles without requiring permanent remote postings. Construction has been active given Townsville's population growth and several major infrastructure projects including the North Queensland Stadium and ongoing residential development in the city's northern and southern corridors. The city's tropical climate and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics support a tourism and hospitality employment layer that reaches its peak during the dry season from May to October.
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Jobs in Townsville
Defence, healthcare, construction, education, retail and resources sector services are the main employment sectors in Townsville.
Yes. Townsville hosts Australia's largest Army base at Lavarack Barracks and a significant RAAF presence, with both military and civilian contractor roles making defence one of the city's most significant employers.
Yes. Retail, hospitality, community services and healthcare all carry part time and casual job vacancies in Townsville throughout the year.
