Wait Staff - Townsville & Surrounding Regions

Job description

Canex has an opportunity for 10 x Hospitality workers to work across several establishments in Townsville and surrounding regions.

The roles can vary and you could be tasked with cleaning, cafe work, waiting, laundry, housekeeping, food preparation & dishwashing or general maintenance of the site. For these exciting roles you must have a good level of physical fitness, as you are often on your feet and active for the majority of your shift.

Requirements:

  • Some experience in hospitality roles
  • Waiting experience
  • Ready and able to work long shifts (11 hours+ a day)
  • Be flexible in your approach to work
  • A great attitude with your work
  • Be neat in tidy
  • Be able to work alone or part of a team.

You will be required to work on average 30 hours per week.

The term of work will be from August 2026 to May 2027

You will be paid under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009].

  • The work will range in pay from an ordinary rate of Level 1 - 4 $33.05/hr up to $36+/hr
  • Working hours will vary from anywhere from 6am to 1am, 7 days per week.
  • Overtime rates will be paid where applicable
  • Upskilling & additional allowances may also be paid if you were trained in extra tasks.

In order to be considered please provide a cover letter. Applications must address the selection criteria and experience. Please state your right to work in Australia - E.g. Are you an Australian Citizen or Resident, or are you the holder of a valid Working Visa? Applicants must have two recent professional referees with a contact phone number provided. Applications which fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Work Location:

Townsville and surrounding regions

How to Apply:

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Please ensure you put the Reference number Ref # 2351933377 in the subject line.

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 05 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Hospitality
  • Vacancy: 10
  • Job type: Casual
  • Salary: Award
  • Location: Townsville City, QLD 4810
  • Job Nature: Casual

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