McDonald’s on hunt for 443 Brisbane workers

One of Australia’s largest employers has more than 440 full-time, part-time and casual jobs available in Brisbane which it wants to fill in the next six weeks. Here’s how to apply

Fast food giant McDonald’s is on the hunt for 443 Brisbane workers as part of a national recruitment drive.

The restaurant chain wants to hire 4700 people across the state, in full-time, part-time and casual roles, before the end of the year.

In Brisbane it will put 443 new workers on the payroll as part of its plan to hire 17,400 staff nationally before the year is out. Everyone of working age can apply.

McDonald’s currently has 230 restaurants in Queensland and plans to open at Eden’s Crossing at Redbank Plains on Thursday and Strathpine Town Centre in December.

The company is also hiring 262 workers in Townsville, 100 in Cairns, 201 on the Gold Coast and 100 in Toowoomba.

McDonald's Australia CEO Andrew Gregory. Picture: Hollie Adams/The Australian

McDonald’s Australia chief executive Andrew Gregory said the new jobs would cover crew, maintenance, baristas and management positions.

“This year has been a time of significant change and challenge for many people facing a difficult economic climate,” Mr Gregory said.

“As one of the country’s largest employers we are very proud to be able to help make a positive difference and provide new opportunities for more than 4700 Queensland residents.”

He said Maccas staff get outstanding development opportunities in the form of training and on-the-job experience. The skills they learn on the job can help develop their careers and achieve future success either with McDonald’s or elsewhere, he said.

“Providing young people with a great first job that also develops skills that enhance their employability, is something we believe is in the long-term interests of the Australian economy,” Mr Gregory said.

The company spends millions of dollars each year on virtual and face-to-face training at its McDonald’s training centres across the country.

“As a Registered Training Organisation, we’re able to offer nationally recognised external qualifications and traineeships to help our people into careers in the business, retail, food service or hospitality sectors, in addition to our internal training courses.”

Research released by the company last year found 90 per cent of alumni felt McDonald’s taught them skills that were valuable for their future, and 80 per cent believed their time at Macca’s improved their chances of securing their next job.

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