When it was announced that three major car manufacturers – Ford, Holden and Toyota – were moving their vehicle production plants off Australian soil, other employment sectors proved capable of filling the void. What’s more, despite this blip, the industry is set to grow substantially over the coming years, providing better opportunities for automotive employment and traineeships.
According to the latest quarterly survey by Master Builders Australia, the commercial construction industry has hit a new five-year high. The industry body’s Chief Economist, Peter Jones, said this represents the industry fully recovering from the global financial crisis and reaching it’s highest point since the 2009 crash.
These two pieces of land, situated on Turbot street, will be redeveloped into a new precinct, making the area more accessible for locals and also increasing the range of services in the city centre. In total, these plots contain roughly 9,000 square metres of space that will be renovated.
However, it can also be a big commitment for a company to reskill an existing worker, especially if they are already facing a high work load. At the same time, individuals who are already well established in their careers may be hesitant about embarking on a new qualification.
These works, roughly $10 million worth, will be carried out across eight different projects, including work in the Ipswich city centre. The funding has been allocated as part of the National Insurance Affordability Initiative which aims to improve the overall performance of the state’s built infrastructure in the event of another severe flood.
A direction statement for the InfrastructureQ initiative has been released by the Queensland government, in order to provide a guideline for the development of the state’s built environment.
The forum was the latest step in finalising the state’s blueprint for the construction industry, which began with consultation earlier in the year. Organised by the Department of Housing and Public Works, this industry-led process has already raised a number of key goals and strategies which will guide construction work through the next two decades.
Training in care for the disabled is increasing in Queensland, with the state government committing greater resources for people pursuing these qualifications.
Queensland’s healthcare infrastructure is undergoing some major changes, with the continued development of the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital.
For the month of August BUSY At Work will promote the benefits of Australian Apprenticeships via our latest radio advertising campaign targeting employers. The key areas this advertising will broadcast to include Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Gympie and Sunshine Coast. Further advertising is set to commence throughout the Bundaberg, Wide Bay and Burnett region on the 25 August.
The BUSY Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present.
Suite 6/45 Nind Street
Southport QLD 4215
PO BOX 303
Southport QLD 4215
* THE BUSY GROUP LTD trading as BUSY At Work is a service provider contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to provide support services to prospective and current employers and Australian Apprentices. THE BUSY GROUP LTD is one of a number of Network Providers in Queensland and Western Australia. This website does not represent the Australian Government, if you wish to access information about the Australian Apprenticeships, from the Australian Government you should access the Australian Apprenticeships website.
