New booklet gives students advice on apprenticeships
Rockhampton students will be the first to benefit from a new government booklet aimed at helping more teenagers secure school-based apprenticeships.
25 June 2015
Springfield McDonald’s restaurants ramp up employment for all ages
A recruitment drive at two McDonald’s restaurants in Springfield has seen 80 people find employment at the company, with a further 20 vacancies expected in August. The fast food giant is creating thousands of jobs in Queensland as part of a $55 million investment announced last month.
25 June 2015
Toondah Harbour revitalisation could create thousands of jobs
The Queensland government has formally endorsed a Toondah Harbour revitalisation project in the Redlands, which is expected to create thousands of employment opportunities in the region.
25 June 2015
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.
29 May 2015
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.
27 May 2015
Queensland infrastructure projects drive job creation
“In turn, these investments help families and entire communities to thrive by playing to Australia’s strengths.”
26 May 2015
Over 16,500 jobs created in Townsville and the Gold Coast
Employment prospects in Townsville and the Gold Coast appear to be on the rise, with more than 16,500 jobs created across the two regions over the year to April 2015.
15 May 2015
Train stabling project will create over 700 jobs in Queensland
More than 700 jobs will be created in south-east Queensland during the construction of four train stabling facilities across the region.
11 May 2015
Construction starts on $40m Townsville crossing upgrade
Workers have begun construction on a $40 million upgrade to Townsville’s Bohle River crossing, a project that is expected to support more than 250 jobs in the area.
1 May 2015
Apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates ‘will increase through Australian Apprenticeship Support Services’
The launch of the Australian Apprenticeship and Support Network (Australian Apprenticeship Support Services) will help improve apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates across the country.
1 May 2015