Apprenticeship News

The Queensland government has announced Lend Lease Engineering as the chosen developer for the $1.1 billion Gateway North Project.

Australian businesses could take advantage of a large talent pool of experienced workers if they ramped up recruitment of mature-age employees.

The country’s vocational education and training (VET) sector is set to receive a boost following news that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has been approved for $68 million of additional funding.

A new focus on the energy industry could provide job opportunities in Queensland across a number of different professions.

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.

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.

Rockhampton students will be the first to benefit from a new government booklet aimed at helping more teenagers secure school-based apprenticeships.

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.

McDonald’s has announced a $55 million investment in Queensland, which will result in approximately 3,000 new jobs across the state.