Employment hotspots identified by Hays
Those seeking apprenticeships in Queensland may be interested to hear which sectors and roles are expected to share the highest demand this year.
21 January 2014
Gold Coast marine precinct one step closer
The proposed $390 million Gold Coast International Marine Precinct project on the Coomera River is one step closer now the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been approved.
10 January 2014
Australians feel positive about upskilling
A new year represents a time to reflect as well as to look forward to the 12 months ahead – and for many Australians, this may involve seeking out vocational training or boosting their skills in the workplace.
30 December 2013
Queensland mining skills gap forecast
A focus will need to be made on training and apprenticeships in Queensland to cover an impending skills gap in the mining and resources industry, according to the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA).
17 December 2013
QLD property market shows signs of recovery
The Queensland property market has come up against some difficult times recently, but if new figures are to be believed, its fortunes are starting to be reversed.
27 November 2013
Job satisfaction ‘generally high’ among Australian workers
Job satisfaction plays a major part when undertaking labour hire in Queensland, but new figures suggest that Australians are generally happy about their current situation.
26 November 2013
Toowoomba housing development on the cards
Opportunities for construction apprenticeships in Toowoomba could soon increase if a new housing development is given the go ahead.
25 November 2013
Indigenous workers ‘in high demand’
Businesses across the country are exhibiting strong demand for Indigenous workers, one mining magnate has noted.
25 November 2013
Mining sector ‘still offers employment opportunities’
The mining sector has not had its day just yet, one group claims, with certain aspects of the industry still creating opportunities for labour hire in Queensland and supporting the economy.
22 November 2013
High unemployment among Indigenous Australians
There is a considerable employment gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and non-Indigenous Australians, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
21 November 2013