Employment growth remains strong in Queensland
Employment growth in Queensland was among the strongest across the nation in February, suggesting an increasing number of news jobs are becoming available in the state.
Government committed to job creation in North Queensland
The Palaszczuk government has announced a range of initiatives that will create thousands of new jobs in North Queensland. It is hoped the employment opportunities will offset some of the losses experienced across the region’s mining sector in recent weeks.
Plans for new Mount Isa infrastructure and jobs unveiled
The Working Queensland Cabinet Committee has committed to creating new jobs in Mount Isa, as well as building infrastructure to strengthen the region’s economy.
School maintenance opportunities for Bundaberg apprentices
Bundaberg’s students are on holiday for Easter, and the state government is using the break to complete a range of maintenance projects on the city’s schools.
Biofuels industry investment set to spur job creation in QLD
Queensland’s resources industry received a significant boost this week, as the state government announced the construction of a $16 million biofuels pilot plant in Gladstone.
Transport infrastructure projects create new jobs in WA
The WA government has announced that dozens of new jobs in Western Australia are on the horizon, as work gets underway on two multimillion-dollar projects.
Tradespeople will benefit from $3m Townsville projects
Two new construction contracts in Townsville are set to create opportunities for the city’s tradespeople, including local apprentices and trainees. The projects, worth more than $3 million in total, aim to improve the city’s infrastructure and housing facilities.
Welcome to The Apprenticeship Community!
BUSY At Work and CoAct are delighted to introduce the new ‘face’ of training and employment in Western Australia – The Apprenticeship Community.
Mature aged workers urged to take up Skills Checkpoint Pilot Program to get a FREE career plan
BUSY At Work is urging employers with mature workers aged 45 to 54 (in active full time, part time or casual employment) to support an innovative new program called the Skills Checkpoint Pilot Program, before the program ends on Wednesday 25 May 2016.
Queensland’s manufacturing industry ‘could have strong future’
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has described the state’s manufacturing sector as a cornerstone of the economy, but it said more should be done to support the industry.