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.
Good news for jobseekers and apprentices in Queensland: employment is on the rise, while unemployment has remained stable across the state.
Brisbane City Council has invested in creating a community area for residential and recreational purposes – and is set to create a number of jobs in the process.
The Warrego Highway in Queensland has been approved for an upgrade that will make it two lanes in both directions. Authorities said the 714 kilometre road will bring “enormous” amounts of potential for Queensland businesses, as well as jobseekers.
Construction is rapidly becoming one of the main sources of employment in Queensland, with both the state government and private developers looking for new ways to house a growing population.
Transport corridors in Queensland face a range of different challenges, with many small towns facing heavy vehicle use as different projects and equipment move around the state. While these routes are obviously essential for the state’s mining and transport industries, they don’t necessarily provide a safe environment for locals.
One of these projects is the redevelopment of the old Gold Coast hospital site, a 3.4 hectare plot in the centre of the City’s CBD. Although the site is still being cleared, the state government has recently put the plot of land up for tender. Expressions of Interest will close later this year, with the successful bid taking control of the cleared site in 2015.
At the same time, private property developments have been continuing at a strong pace across Queensland. A number of new apartment developments are currently planned for Brisbane, with these likely to contribute to the ongoing employment opportunities.
Only New South Wales reached a higher growth rates in these latest statistics. In Queensland, roughly 26,500 new jobs have been created in August alone. In the last year, this adds up to 64,400 new jobs across the state, once the figures have been adjusted for seasonal variations.
While this reflects the values that Queenslanders have in their environment, it also presents a challenge to local councils and the state government to provide infrastructure that can support this lifestyle.
