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.
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.
Australia’s construction boom is giving apprentices a great number of job opportunities in Queensland. Ensuring that plans are delivered on time and to a high standard is a key concern for employers, and a strong recruitment strategy is helping to make this a reality.
Brisbane and other coastal regions have had a tough start to the summer. Storms, hail and flooding at the end of November caused damage in excess of $1 billion, according to news reports.
Not long ago, the earning potential of a career was largely related to the experience and qualifications of a jobseeker. A university degree and months of work as an unpaid internship was enough to get you onto a career ladder that may pay off in the long term – though often it still wasn’t.
When skills shortages bite, many companies struggle to find the right people with the talents they need to grow as a business.
Australia is in a great position to sell goods and services abroad. The country has some unique resources and a lucrative export market nearby in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Galilee Basin, which stretches throughout much of central Queensland, has been a recent success story for mining jobs. Developments in the area have ensured local jobseekers have had new employment opportunities on a recurring basis.
School-based apprenticeships are a great way to get a better start to working life. By bridging the gap between school and work, young apprentices are able to ease their way into employment while at school, often on a part-time basis, before plunging into an exciting and rewarding career.
Brisbane has much to offer the in terms of tourism. As a city close to the sea, a lot of visitors will be attracted to the beach and the sea-adjacent attractions that are on offer.
