Cairns

Cairns Business

Cairns businesses can draw on a practical mix of local banking, finance, professional advice, communications, freight, technology, engineering, testing, recruitment and enterprise support. The region’s service connections also extend across Far North Queensland, with specialists assisting clients in places such as the Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail, Tully, Port Douglas and Mossman, as well as some remote clients Australia-wide.

Whether you are setting up a business, managing staff, promoting a product, arranging freight or exploring an industry partnership, the following local providers offer clear starting points for getting work organised.

🏦 Banking & Finance

Cairns Bank

This customer-owned bank provides face-to-face banking in Cairns, with transaction and savings accounts, term deposits, home loans, personal loans and business banking. It can suit residents wanting everyday banking as well as enterprises seeking a local branch for business-related banking services.

22–24 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4047 6900

Bank of Queensland Cairns

The Cairns branch provides everyday banking, home lending, business banking, credit cards and insurance services. Its range gives individuals and businesses a branch-based option for discussing personal and business banking needs in one location.

27 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4048 0530

Cairns Finance

Cairns Finance is a commercial finance brokerage helping businesses consider funding structures and finance options. Its stated service area covers Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail, Tully, Port Douglas and Mossman, while remote clients can be served Australia-wide.

Suite 11A, 21 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4051 2444

ProComm Finance

ProComm Finance brokers business and personal lending, with particular finance options for equipment, commercial property and cars. Its listed areas also include agricultural, transport and rural-property finance, making the service relevant to enterprises with specialised asset or sector requirements.

Suite 4, 23 Scott Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4041 2323

🛡️ Insurance & Risk

Aon Cairns

Aon’s Cairns office arranges business insurance and risk programmes, including cyber cover. The office identifies construction and marine among the industries it serves and connects local enquiries with Aon’s wider specialist network.

Level 14 Corporate Tower, 15 Lake Street, Cairns City QLD 4870. ☎ 07 4046 9100

Lords Insurance Services

Based in Woree, Lords Insurance Services provides personal and business insurance solutions. Business-related enquiries can include business interruption, cyber liability, public liability and trade insurance, giving local operators a broker pathway for several common areas of cover.

12/20 Toogood Road, Woree QLD 4868. ☎ 07 4033 1066

🧮 Accounting & Business Advisory

Eagle Accounting

Eagle Accounting combines tax and accounting with bookkeeping, payroll, audit, due diligence, business planning, financial modelling and structure setup. It also lists trust-account audits for management-rights and real-estate agents, providing additional support for businesses with those specific compliance needs.

18 Minnie Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ 07 4040 2033

EIJ Accountants

EIJ Accountants works with individuals, sole traders, small businesses, company directors and trustees. Its services include bookkeeping, payroll, SMSF administration, tax compliance and business structuring, covering both personal accounting needs and the ongoing administration of smaller enterprises.

M1 Mezzanine Level, The Pier, 1 Pier Point Road, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4281 6842

⚖️ Legal & Corporate Services

O'Connor Law

O’Connor Law advises across commercial and property law, leasing, conveyancing, business structuring and succession, commercial litigation and construction law. Its commercial work includes business and asset sales, share transactions, franchising, licensing and distribution agreements, alongside wills and estate planning.

29 Lake Street, Cairns City QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4031 1211

Devenish Law

This boutique commercial law firm assists business and property owners, management-rights owners, body corporates, Indigenous organisations, will makers and executors. Its work includes commercial advice and dispute resolution, with a client base that extends across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Level 2, Village Lane, 20 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4081 7111

📣 Media, Advertising & Communications

Australian Tourist Publications

Australian Tourist Publications produces tourism-related magazines, maps and online magazines. Businesses and organisations can also engage its team for customised publications, advertising sales and promotional distribution, which is particularly relevant to operators communicating with visitors and regional audiences.

Cairns. ☎ 07 4041 3600

4CA

4CA is a commercial Cairns radio station operated by Cairns Broadcasters Proprietary Limited. The station accepts advertising sales enquiries, providing a local broadcast channel for businesses considering radio promotion alongside its reception and studio contacts.

Level 1, 21 Grafton Street, Cairns CBD QLD 4870. ☎ Reception: 07 4042 8000; competition and studio: 1300 872 911

Lotsa Print & Signage

Lotsa produces business cards, flyers, stickers, brochures, booklets and posters, as well as pull-up banners, A-frames and media walls. Its signage work also includes vehicle-related applications, giving businesses a single local source for printed and visible promotional materials.

32 Martyn Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ 07 4041 0230

🚚 Transport, Freight & Logistics

Global Forwarding

Global Forwarding operates a Cairns branch for freight requirements and links local customers with a network of Australian and New Zealand offices. It is a useful contact for businesses arranging freight forwarding rather than a general transport or courier service.

Pentagon Centre, 18/25 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ 1300 558 664

💻 IT, Software & Telecommunications

Cairns Technology Hub

Cairns Technology Hub provides business IT support in Cairns, with remote service for locations including the Tablelands, Atherton and Townsville. Its work covers Microsoft 365 administration, cloud and remote-work systems, cyber security, data protection, access management, email security, SharePoint and technology planning.

Cairns, with remote service available in supported locations. ☎ +61 7 4221 1864

Computer Troubleshooters Cairns

Computer Troubleshooters Cairns provides business technology support, data-backup options and cyber security assistance. Its White Rock base serves Cairns, while weekend and office access is by appointment only. The service offers a separate local option for businesses needing practical technology support and data protection.

3 Ferngully Street, White Rock QLD 4868. ☎ 1300 28 28 78; mobile: 0418 724 424

🔬 Science, Research & Innovation

Food Testing Microbiological Laboratory

This Queensland Government fee-for-service laboratory provides food microbiological testing for manufacturers and processors. It tests food, drinking-water and environmental samples, including seafood, aquaculture, dairy, produce and processed foods, giving food-related businesses a local testing pathway.

21 Redden Street, Portsmith, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4241 8228

James Cook University Research and Innovation Services

JCU Research and Innovation Services supports industry-led research partnerships, commercialisation of intellectual property, innovation activities and strategic partnerships. Businesses and entrepreneurs can also seek assistance with access to research expertise, facilities and resources, government tenders and research and development funding access.

Cairns. ☎ Research and Innovation Services: 1800 246 446; JCU Cairns: +61 7 4232 1111

⚙️ Engineering & Technical Services

NQEA

NQEA provides general engineering and marine services, including non-destructive testing, machinery overhaul, materials handling and pressure-vessel construction. Its marine capability covers design-to-construction and through-life support, offering technical services for marine and industrial requirements.

76–78 Cook Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ 07 4052 7222

FGI

FGI is a project delivery business engaged with civil construction, mining and agricultural-sector opportunities. It accepts tender, subcontractor and supplier enquiries from developers, principal contractors, EPCMs and government bodies, making its Cairns office a contact point for project participation.

Level 2 & 3, 135 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ 1300 000 344

👥 Recruitment, Employment & HR

Signature Staff

Signature Staff provides temporary, contract and permanent recruitment, labour hire, shortlisting and recruitment-process support. Its Cairns specialisations include hospitality and tourism, warehousing and transport, construction, community and aged care, accounting and administration. An after-hours duty manager line is available for temporary staff and labour-hire matters.

3/194 McLeod Street, Cairns North QLD 4870. ☎ Cairns office: (07) 4050 3888; after-hours duty manager and temporary staff/labour hire: 0418 533 357

CBC Staff Selection

CBC Staff Selection operates a Cairns recruitment office for employers seeking team members and people considering career moves. It provides a separate local recruitment option for businesses working through hiring needs and candidates exploring employment opportunities.

Level 1, 55 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ 07 4051 9699

🏢 Workspaces & Office Services

TropicHUB

TropicHUB in Manunda provides coworking space for remote workers, sole traders and small teams. The venue also supports client meetings, training, networking and collaborative projects, with permanent desks and flexible booking options for people who need workspace without committing to a conventional office.

Shed 8, 3 Donaldson Street, Manunda QLD 4870. ☎ 0416 220 414

🤝 Business Networks & Enterprise Support

Cairns Chamber of Commerce

The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organisation offering representation, advocacy, business information and connections. It also operates Regional Certifying Body services for eligible northern Queensland employer-sponsored regional visa certification requests, adding a specific regional migration service to its broader business role.

Suite M2a, Mezzanine Level, The Pier, Pier Point Road, Cairns QLD 4870. ☎ (07) 4031 1838

Cairns’ professional services community gives local enterprises several practical ways to move an idea forward, manage day-to-day operations and connect with regional capability. If your business, specialist practice or organisation provides a useful service in Cairns or the surrounding Far North Queensland catchment, you are welcome to add or update your listing so people looking for local expertise can find an accurate point of contact.

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