Queensland apprentices make use of flood-damaged machinery

The floods that devastated Queensland in 2011 are estimated to have affected over 200,000 people and caused more than $2.38 billion worth of damage.

Action plan to reform Queensland’s education and training sector released

A new program aimed at supporting Queenslanders with the skills training needed to get a job was recently announced by the state’s minister for Education, Training and Employment John-paul Langbroek.

Thousands visit Ipswich’s Job and Skills Expo

Droves of visitors turned out for Ipswich’s Job and Skills Expo last week (June 14), with those interested in pursuing employment and apprenticeships in Queensland exploring the opportunities available to them.

Cover letter basics for apprentices and trainees

While getting the layout and key details of your CV right is essential, it’s important to get the basics of your cover letter correct too, so that you make the best impression with potential employers.

Proposed extension of Red Hill Mining Lease Project to potentially create thousands of jobs

BM Alliance Coal Operations has proposed amending its Red Hill Mining Lease Application to pencil in an extension of the Broadmeadow underground mine and a “future incremental expansion” of the Goonyella Riverside Mine.

Queensland’s CSG/LNG industry hits ‘new high’ of almost 30,000 workers

The Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry in Queensland is strengthening the state’s industrial base and attracting billions of dollars in investment, with royalties paid by mining companies helping to fund important community infrastructure such as hospitals and roads.

Apprenticeship incentives for employers

The benefits of an apprenticeship can go both ways, for both your company and your newly appointed apprentice or trainee.

‘Spectacular’ growth in the mining sector over the last decade

Full time job numbers are growing and the rate of growth is increasing for Australia’s overall job market in 2013, according to Fairfax’s latest Employment Forecast.

Indigenous employment given government boost

Indigenous employment is set to be given a boost following news that the federal government is restructuring one of its funding initiatives.

More employment initiatives for Australian students

Around 2,500 Australian students are set to benefit from the federal government’s new National Career Development Strategy: Making Career Connections initiative.