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Baker

barnett baking

Hospitality & Tourism / Other

Job summary

Baker Duties and responsibilities: The position will include the daily manufacture of bread and natural fermentation sourdough.

Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant - Port Macquarie

Lorna Jane

Retail & Consumer Products / Retail Assistants

Job summary

Seasonal Retail Assistant – Lorna Jane Empowering Women. Transforming the World.

Conveyancing Assistant

hawkes conveyancing

Administration & Office Support / Contracts Administration

Job summary

About the role As a Conveyancing Assistant, you'll be working closely with our Licensed Conveyancers on a variety of residential property matters.

Pharmacist - Chemist Warehouse Bay Park Plaza Port Macquarie

Chemist Warehouse

Healthcare & Medical / Other

Job summary

A career with endless opportunities is closer than you think!

Clinical Coordinator (CNS2) Kempsey Community Specialist Palliative Care

Mid North Coast Local Health District

Healthcare & Medical / Other

Job summary

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ701166 Applications Close: Monday November 16th 2026 Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). What you'll be doing To provide expert clinical leadership and coordination of comprehensive Palliative and End of Life Care Services across a defined geographical area.

Casual - Funeral Arranger/ Conductor

MAYDAY Recruitment Group

Call Centre & Customer Service / Other

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected organisation in the funeral services industry to find a casual Funeral Conductor / Arranger to join their Hastings District Operations Centre in Port Macquarie.

Commercial Cleaner

Prompcorp

Hospitality & Tourism / Other

Job summary

Start Your Career with Prompcorp - Where Quality Meets Opportunity Prompcorp is a leading commercial cleaning service provider delivering exceptional facility management solutions.

Mobile Plant Mechanics

Mader Group

Mining, Resources & Energy / Other

Job summary

Mobile Plant Mechanic Hunter Valley | Gunnedah | Mudgee NSW Flexible Rosters | Accommodation Provided | DIDO Opportunities Mader Group is looking for experienced Mobile Plant Mechanics to work on heavy mobile mining equipment across the Hunter Valley, Gunnedah and Mudgee.

Casual - Funeral Director Assistant

MAYDAY Recruitment Group

Community Services & Development / Other

Job summary

Location: Port MacquariePay: $41.51 per hour + superAs a Funeral Director Assistant, you will be part of a team that supports families during some of the most important and emotional moments of their lives.You will assist with the care, preparation, and coordination of funerals, including transfers, viewings, and services.

Housekeeping Coordinator

Anglican Care

Hospitality & Tourism / Housekeeping

Job summary

The Opportunity: Newcastle Anglican is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Coordinator to join its team based on the Mid North Coast. The Housekeeping Coordinator provides direct, on-the-ground leadership and coordination of the housekeeping function across an assigned group of Residential Aged Care facilities, reporting to and supporting the Housekeeping Manager. The role is accountable for the day-to-day supervision, rostering, performance and development of onsite Housekeeping Assistants, and for ensuring service delivery consistently meets Aged Care Quality Standards and Infection Prevention and Control requirements. This role requires the successful candidate to travel regularly between 3 Anglican Care Aged Care facilities on the Mid North Coast.

5.6% employment growth, diverse industries, competitive salaries

Kempsey’s employment base continues to expand, supported by strong growth in the region. Kempsey recorded an employment growth of 5.6% over the past year, outpacing New South Wales' growth of 4.2%. With over 12,000 people employed locally, Kempsey offers genuine career diversity and long-term opportunity.

Beyond the agricultural legacy

While Kempsey built its reputation on agriculture and timber, today’s economy tells a broader story. The area has evolved into a thriving business hub where industries such as renewable energy, healthcare, and technology are driving growth. Kempsey offers opportunities for professionals in these expanding sectors, making it a key part of regional New South Wales' economic evolution.

The professional opportunity

Kempsey offers something increasingly rare in Australia's employment landscape: meaningful career progression without the pressures of big-city living. Here, professionals are not lost in corporate hierarchies — they become recognised contributors within ambitious local businesses, where collaboration, flexibility and quality of life are genuine priorities.

Competitive edge

Your career progression accelerates here. In Sydney or Melbourne, professionals face intense competition, long commutes and high living costs. In Kempsey, employers compete for talent by offering flexible working, rapid responsibility, and salaries that go further thanks to New South Wales’ lower cost of living. Many professionals reach senior roles sooner while maintaining the lifestyle that originally attracted them to their career.

The Kempsey network effect

Business relationships here extend beyond boardrooms. Professional connections are built through local enterprise networks, countryside business hubs, community events and industry collaborations. Career opportunities often emerge through Kempsey’s close-knit professional community — relationship-led commerce that strengthens both business success and personal fulfilment. Median full-time salaries across Kempsey range between $60,000 and $85,000 depending on industry, with senior roles exceeding $100,000.

Professional networking
& career development

The Kempsey Chamber of Commerce hosts regular business networking events, industry forums and leadership programmes. Local business networks provide breakfast meetings and referral groups. Sector-specific organisations include the Australian Medical Association and Engineers Australia.