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Part-time Jobs in Cairns
No part-time jobs are live in Cairns this minute. Set a free alert below and you will hear the day one is posted, usually before it reaches the national boards.
Part-time roles give you regular, predictable hours without a full-time commitment. In Cairns that usually means retail shifts at Cairns Central or Smithfield, school-hours admin work, hospitality roles with a set roster, or support positions in health and community services.
Unlike casual work, permanent part-time positions come with paid leave entitlements and a consistent roster, which makes them a strong fit for parents, carers, students, and anyone balancing work with other commitments.
The listings below are posted directly by Cairns employers. You can filter by suburb and hours, and apply straight to the business. If you are open to more hours later, many local employers use part-time roles as a pathway to full-time positions, so a part-time start can grow into something bigger.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between part-time and casual work?
Permanent part-time employees have guaranteed weekly hours plus paid annual and sick leave. Casuals have no guaranteed hours but receive a casual loading on top of the base rate instead of leave entitlements.
Which Cairns industries hire the most part-time staff?
Retail, healthcare, education support, admin and hospitality are the biggest part-time employers in Cairns. Shopping centres like Cairns Central, Stockland Earlville and Smithfield regularly have part-time retail openings.
Are there part-time jobs that fit school hours?
Yes. Admin, reception, cleaning, retail and education support roles often run inside school hours. Use the listing details to check the roster before you apply, or ask the employer directly.