Indigenous employment receives $860m funding boost
Indigenous employment in Australia is set to receive more than $860 million from the federal government as part of a grant funding initiative.
30 March 2015
Minerals sector ‘important for Indigenous employment’
School-based apprenticeships could also have a positive impact on improving workforce participation rates of Aboriginal Australians, with the report highlighting the importance of tackling youth unemployment in Indigenous communities.
4 March 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
Thousands of new jobs in Queensland
Good news for jobseekers and apprentices in Queensland: employment is on the rise, while unemployment has remained stable across the state.
21 November 2014
Community project boosts jobs prospects
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.
10 November 2014
Expansive new highway boosts trade in Queensland
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.
31 October 2014
New housing opportunities in Queensland’s far north
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.
28 October 2014
Better transport for rural south-east Queensland
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.
28 October 2014
Southport revitalisation moving forward
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.
1 October 2014
Affordable housing construction an opportunity for apprentices
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.
1 October 2014
