Major Port Douglas cruise operator wins state training award

TRAINING AWARD

David Gardiner

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Quicksilver Group’s Simone Pires accepts the award, pictured with Juanita Soper and Grant Stidiford of the Far North Queensland Dept of Employment, Small Business and Training. Picture: Supplied

A prominent Port Douglas major Reef cruise operator has been recognised in the state’s training awards.

Quicksilver Group was recognised as the tropical north Queensland region’s ‘Large Employer of the Year’ announced at presentation event at the Sheraton Grand Mirage.

One of north’s largest private employers, the Quicksilver Group employs in excess of 500 staff across the company’s Port Douglas, Cairns and Green Island operations.

“We are a very customer focused business and we’re absolutely delighted to receive this award that recognises our staff, and long-term commitment to supporting staff development and training,” Tony Baker, Quicksilver Group Managing Director said.

“Investing in employee development helps to foster a positive work environment which not only benefits staff but also our guests and business goals, and ultimately results in increased retention,” Mr Baker said.

“In fact over 20 per cent of our workforce have been with Quicksilver for more than 10 years.”

He added that this includes school-based traineeships, apprenticeships and in-house programs across the many facets of the company such as ship crew to customer service, dive instructors, catering, engineering, environmental, hospitality, financial and corporate support. 

“We also work with providers such as National Job Link and last year employed five First Nations trainees at our Green Island Resort operation.”

The Quicksilver Group will now represent the tropical north region in the state finals to be held in Brisbane on 7 September.

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