Queensland experiences retail industry boost
Queensland’s retail industry experienced the biggest rise in turnover across the country at the end of 2014, as the sector continues to perform well nationwide.
16 February 2015
Apprenticeships set to rise at construction companies
“The industry is on track to provide more job opportunities for young people, as the index measuring builders’ intentions to take on apprentices lifted in the December quarter to a seven-year high,” Mr Jones explained.
11 February 2015
Brisbane Airport set to provide 51,000 jobs by 2034
Development plans for Brisbane Airport have taken another step forward this week, bringing new opportunities for jobseekers in the region.
9 February 2015
Infrastructure de-bundling could boost Queensland apprenticeships and traineeships
Giving local businesses in Queensland a chance to vie for lucrative infrastructure projects in the state could help boost apprenticeships and traineeships.
27 January 2015
Queensland labour market ‘on road to recovery’
Strengthening of the employment market could result in more apprenticeships and traineeships across Queensland, as businesses look to invest in upskilling their workforces.
21 January 2015
Housing market improvements good news for building sector
Queensland’s housing sector is performing well, which could have a positive impact on construction and renovation activities across the state.
19 January 2015
QLD coal industry creates 208,000 new jobs
By Leanne Macnamara, Public Affairs Coordinator
15 January 2015
Marine infrastructure focus continues in Queensland
Local councils will work alongside the state government to deliver the facilities, with work set to begin this year.
7 January 2015
Aged care needs fresh workforce
In many ways, Australia is well placed for population growth. The sixth largest country in the world by landmass has only the 53rd largest population, meaning there is a lot of room for expansion.
6 January 2015
Telecommunications apprenticeships benefit $11bn NBN agreement
The constant expansion and development of Australia’s national broadband network (NBN) is a real challenge. Connecting large metropolitan areas in the east with rural areas in the west – and vice versa – is an eye-watering prospect in the sixth largest country in the world.
2 January 2015
