Queensland tourism boom continues
Tourism in Queensland experienced a number of milestones last year, with increased activity across the sector likely to have a positive impact on employment.
14 March 2016
Koombana North precinct construction creates jobs in WA
The development of the Koombana North precinct is expected to create 120 jobs in Western Australia, as the WA government looks to revitalise the Bunbury Waterfront.
2 March 2016
Renewable energy could power up jobs in Queensland
The Queensland government has announced that $2.4 billion worth of renewable energy projects are on the horizon, providing a significant boost for jobs in the state.
2 March 2016
Housing construction increases nearly 23% in Queensland
The number of new houses under construction in Queensland jumped almost 23 per cent year on year in the December quarter of 2015, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). There was also a 10.8 per cent rise in dwellings built over the three-month period when compared with the preceding quarter.
2 March 2016
Treasurer celebrates job creation in Queensland
Organisations have created thousands of new jobs in Queensland over the last year, with State Treasurer Curtis Pitt welcoming recent employment data as good news for the population and the economy.
2 March 2016
WA gears up for state training awards
Western Australia’s best apprentices and trainees are set to receive recognition for their achievements, as applications open for the state government’s WA Training Awards 2016.
29 February 2016
Agriculture network ‘will identify skills gaps’
A new partnership between industry organisations is designed to boost agricultural jobs in Queensland while also supporting producers and employers. The Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) will see government agencies work alongside key farming bodies to identify skills gaps and help fill them.
24 February 2016
Mackay library project ‘set to support local tradespeople’
The Mackay Regional Council has revealed that the construction of the Dudley Denny City Library will provide a much-needed boost for local jobs in Queensland, particularly among tradespeople.
22 February 2016
Sunshine Coast project set to create 30,000 jobs in Queensland
The redevelopment of the Sunshine Coast’s CBD will create 30,000 jobs in Queensland between now and 2040, State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has claimed.
17 February 2016
Ergon Energy takes on 85 apprentices in Queensland
Ergon Energy has announced it will be hiring 85 apprentices in Queensland this year, with candidates across the country expected to benefit from the company’s comprehensive training program.
17 February 2016