
Energy sector growth could create jobs in Queensland
A new focus on the energy industry could provide job opportunities in Queensland across a number of different professions.
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A new focus on the energy industry could provide job opportunities in Queensland across a number of different professions.

The country’s vocational education and training (VET) sector is set to receive a boost following news that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has been approved for $68 million of additional funding.

Ipswich’s youth unemployment rate is among the highest in the state, but a local MP believes apprenticeships and traineeships could be part of the answer.

Tourism across the Gold Coast is expected to improve significantly in the years leading up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Queensland government said hospitality providers are already working hard across the region to support the sporting event, with 16,000 accommodation beds contracted in preparation.

Rockhampton students will be the first to benefit from a new government booklet aimed at helping more teenagers secure school-based apprenticeships.

The Queensland government has formally endorsed a Toondah Harbour revitalisation project in the Redlands, which is expected to create thousands of employment opportunities in the region.

A recruitment drive at two McDonald’s restaurants in Springfield has seen 80 people find employment at the company, with a further 20 vacancies expected in August. The fast food giant is creating thousands of jobs in Queensland as part of a $55 million investment announced last month.

Working for the Dole can be a positive and life changing experience. At least it was for former Community Solutions client Brad, who is now working fulltime in a role he thoroughly enjoys.

The Queensland government has unveiled a multi-million-dollar Gold Coast roads package that will boost employment across the state over the next three years.

A new focus on the energy industry could provide job opportunities in Queensland across a number of different professions.

The country’s vocational education and training (VET) sector is set to receive a boost following news that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has been approved for $68 million of additional funding.

Ipswich’s youth unemployment rate is among the highest in the state, but a local MP believes apprenticeships and traineeships could be part of the answer.

Tourism across the Gold Coast is expected to improve significantly in the years leading up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Queensland government said hospitality providers are already working hard across the region to support the sporting event, with 16,000 accommodation beds contracted in preparation.

Rockhampton students will be the first to benefit from a new government booklet aimed at helping more teenagers secure school-based apprenticeships.

The Queensland government has formally endorsed a Toondah Harbour revitalisation project in the Redlands, which is expected to create thousands of employment opportunities in the region.

A recruitment drive at two McDonald’s restaurants in Springfield has seen 80 people find employment at the company, with a further 20 vacancies expected in August. The fast food giant is creating thousands of jobs in Queensland as part of a $55 million investment announced last month.
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