Brisbane waterfront project will bring 500 jobs to Queensland
A preferred developer was announced for the project on May 26, with Leighton Properties bagging the Northshore Hamilton contract. The company has been tasked with designing and building a mix of residential, retail and commercial properties on the estate.
Could apprenticeships solve your construction recruitment problems?
The country’s construction industry appears to be booming, with recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data showing the sector enjoyed 13 per cent annual growth in 2014.
Accountancy and finance jobs on the rise
If you’ve always had a head for numbers, then financial services traineeships could provide lucrative opportunities in the months and years ahead.
Is now the time to consider a construction apprenticeship?
There are many benefits to a career in construction, including a large choice of different professions, the camaraderie of close-knit teams and the opportunity to build crucial infrastructure that people rely on every day.
How to answer 3 tricky interview questions
Finding out that you’ve made it to the interview stage for an apprenticeship or traineeship position is likely to stir up a mixture of emotions. The chances are you’ll be excited about the opportunity but nervous for the interview.
6 key steps to tackling skills gaps in your company
Preparation is often the key to prevent unforeseen circumstances having a negative impact on your business performance. For example, if a crucial member of staff left the organisation, would you have someone able to step in at a moment’s notice?
4 ways to impress your boss on the first day
Once an employer has taken you on as an apprentice or a trainee, you’ll be keen to start off on the right foot in your new position. Initial impressions are crucial, which makes your first day the ideal time to establish a good reputation.
Lifeline takes on Work for the Dole Coordinator Role in Mackay
Established not-for-profit organisation BUSY At Work has broken new ground by becoming the Work for the Dole (WFD) coordinators in Mackay from 1 May this year.
Thiess and Wesfarmers unveil haul truck operator traineeships
A new initiative aimed at boosting Indigenous employment in Queensland will result in 14 women beginning traineeships at Thiess and Wesfarmers.
McDonald’s brings 3,000 jobs to Queensland
McDonald’s has announced a $55 million investment in Queensland, which will result in approximately 3,000 new jobs across the state.
