The CaPTA Group

08/10/2026

🚜 Ever had a job where driving straight into a lake means you've nailed it?

We're hiring at Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda!

CaPTA Group is looking for a Rainforest Adventure Guide & Army Duck Driver to join the team at Rainforestation Nature Park.

This isn't your typical driving job!

You'll take visitors on guided rainforest adventures aboard our historic World War II amphibious Army Ducks, navigating rainforest tracks before heading straight into the water.

It's a unique opportunity to combine driving, storytelling and a love of Far North Queensland's incredible natural environment while helping visitors create lasting memories.

What you'll need:
✅ Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence
✅ Driver Authorisation
✅ A friendly, enthusiastic approach to delivering great visitor experiences

Ready to get behind the wheel?

📩 Send your résumé to [email protected] or explore career opportunities at https://www.capta.com.au/work-at-capta/

Know someone who would be perfect for the role? Share this post and help us find our next Army Duck driver!

22/09/2026

Working Holiday Makers play an important role in helping tourism businesses like ours deliver the experiences visitors come to Far North Queensland to enjoy.

Across CaPTA Group, we employ around 40 Working Holiday Makers each year — 158 over the past four years — in roles including wildlife keeping, food and beverage, cleaning and retail.

They help fill genuine workforce shortages, particularly during peak tourism periods such as the Winter high season, Chinese New Year and Easter. In regional locations including Kuranda and Port Douglas, there simply aren’t enough local workers available to fill every role we need.

Working Holiday Makers complement our local workforce — they do not replace it. They work alongside our permanent teams and help us maintain the level of service and visitor experience expected across our parks and tourism operations.

Some wildlife roles also require specialist skills that can be difficult to source locally, including experience working safely with dangerous or venomous animals. Across our parks, access to suitably experienced staff is important for both animal care and workplace safety, and fewer Working Holiday Makers could make these roles even harder to fill.

They also bring international hospitality experience, multilingual skills and fresh perspectives that benefit our visitors and our existing teams. Their experience helps strengthen customer service, while giving local staff the opportunity to learn from people who have worked and travelled around the world.

These are the practical reasons CaPTA Group is supporting calls to protect the Working Holiday Maker program and why we have shared our concerns with our local Federal Member.

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is encouraging tourism businesses and communities to share their experiences, sign and share the national petition, contact their local Federal MP and tell their own Working Holiday Maker stories. QTIC specifically asks businesses sharing publicly to tag QTIC and use .

If this issue matters to you, you can add your voice by signing and sharing the national petition or contacting your local Federal MP to share your views.

🔗 Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/protect-working-holiday-maker-backpacker-visas-in-australia

Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC

03/09/2026

Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville have been nominated for the People’s Choice Award at the North Queensland Tourism Awards and they would love your support.

Casting your vote takes less than a minute, but it could make a huge difference in helping them bring home this well-deserved award!!!


https://awards.townsvilleenterprise.com.au/

Thank you for taking the time to support the newest members of the CaPTA team. Every vote counts!

02/09/2026

✂️💛 A chop with a purpose.

Taylor, a Year 12 student at Trinity Anglican School (TAS) and a valued member of the CKC team, recently took part in the annual TAS Ponytail Project.

Each year, Year 12 students from the TAS White Rock campus grow their hair before taking part in the “rock the chop” - raising funds for the Cancer Council and donating their ponytails to help create wigs for people experiencing medical hair loss. 💇‍♀️💛

With more than 30 Year 12 students getting involved each year, the Ponytail Project is making a huge impact. Over the past several years, TAS students have raised more than $100,000 to support cancer research, patient transport and vital support services.

We’re so proud of Taylor for getting involved, giving back and making her chop count. 🫶

Well done, Taylor! 🌟

30/08/2026

20 YEARS. THOUSANDS OF STORIES. ONE BIG COMMUNITY.

For 20 years, COUCH has been there for people and families facing cancer in Far North Queensland.

There have been moments of fear.
Moments of hope.
Moments of strength.
And so many moments made a little easier because no one had to face cancer alone. 💛

Now, we’re coming together to celebrate 20 years of care, connection and community at Starry Starry Night. 🌟

Because every ticket helps COUCH continue to be there when people need it most.

Come celebrate the light.
Come celebrate the people.
Come celebrate 20 years of COUCH.

🎟️ Book your tickets here www.couch.org.au

04/08/2026

Tropic Wings – Mossman

🚌 We’re looking for a Contracted School Bus Driver to join our Mossman team.

This role offers a straightforward and reliable school route, with morning and afternoon runs Monday to Friday. There may also be opportunities to take on extra charter work between runs or in the evenings.

You’ll be driving a modern, well-maintained vehicle and helping local students travel safely with a friendly, supportive Tropic Wings team behind you.

To be considered, you’ll need:
✅ An MR Licence
✅ Driver’s Authorisation
✅ A Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one
✅ A reliable, safety-focused approach and good communication skills

An ABN is required for this contracted position.

📩 Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
🌐 Learn more about Tropic Wings at tropicwings.com.au

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please tag them or share this post.

25/07/2026

This weekend marks a very special milestone as we celebrate 50 years of Rainforestation with a big anniversary celebration at the park.

It's a chance to reflect on an incredible journey that began on 26 July 1976, when the Woodward family created the very first experience that would grow into what is now the CaPTA Group.

Half a century later, Rainforestation remains proudly family-owned and operated, with the legacy continuing through the three Woodward sons. It's a story of passion, perseverance and a deep connection to Tropical North Queensland — one we're honoured to celebrate with our team, partners and community this weekend.

24/07/2026

Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda is hiring an experienced Wildlife Keeper! 🐾🌿

We’re looking for a passionate wildlife professional to join our team in a part-time or casual role, helping care for a diverse range of Australian native animals.

The role includes animal husbandry, monitoring health and behaviour, habitat maintenance, guest education and supporting high standards of animal welfare, safety and biosecurity.

Applicants must have:

• A Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care, or equivalent
• At least one year of paid animal-industry experience
• A current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and school holidays

Experience with koalas, reptiles, mammals or birds will be highly regarded.

📍 Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda
📅 Immediate start
📧 Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

View the full position details and apply at:
www.capta.com.au/work-at-capta/

24/07/2026

The CaPTA Group, Cairns is proud to support COUCH Cancer Hub’s Starry Starry Night. ✨
This special event marks 20 years of care, support and hope for people impacted by cancer across North Queensland.
Join COUCH on Saturday 12 September for an unforgettable evening at Crystalbrook Riley, with premium dining, live entertainment and a powerful community purpose behind every ticket.
Learn more and secure your tickets through the original post below. 💙

20 Years. One Unforgettable Night. ✨

Join us Under a Starry Starry Night - Two Decades of Light as we celebrate 20 years of cancer care.

Book before 10 August and you'll go into the draw to WIN a luxury overnight stay for two at Crystalbrook Riley!

Every ticket helps ensure people impacted by cancer continue to receive free support when they need it most.

Don't miss North Queensland's most meaningful celebration of the year, secure your tickets today!

https://events.humanitix.com/starry-starry-night-two-decades-of-light



The CaPTA Group, Cairns Airport, BDO NTH QLD

09/06/2026

🌴 Love Tropical North Queensland and enjoy helping people?
Tropic Wings is looking for a Casual Reservations Assistant to join our Cairns team.
You'll help guests plan unforgettable experiences across the region while working with one of Far North Queensland's most established tourism operators.
We're looking for someone with great customer service skills, strong attention to detail and a positive attitude.
This position is best suited to applicants seeking ongoing employment in Cairns and able to commit to a minimum 12-month period.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected].
Please note: applications without a cover letter addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.