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Queensland rolls out Industry 4.0 program to drive technology skills

The Queensland Future Skills (QFS) Partnership is paving the way for  Industry 4.0 by offering a new program dubbed, Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies (10935NAT), designed to address the critical skills gap and prepare workers and their employers for the rapidly increasing rollout of inter-connected technology in the industry.

Victorian packaged cake manufacturer invests in production facility, creates new jobs

One of the largest packaged cake manufacturers in Australia, Susan Day Cakes, has announced that it will create 51 new jobs at its purpose...

Luxury boat builder Riviera to add 30 jobs at Gold Coast manufacturing facility

Australian builder Riviera said it has launched a recruitment drive to meet growing demand worldwide for its luxury motor yachts. In a news release, the...

SA’s Fee Free TAFE boost enrolments by 65%

Enrolments for TAFE SA have seen a dramatic 65 per cent increase compared to two years ago following the launch of the South Australian government’s Fee Free TAFE effort. 

Over 230 businesses enlist for Qld’s SuperGrid manufacturing boom

More than 230 companies have expressed interest in boosting local renewable energy supply chain opportunities in Queensland as part of the state’s SuperGrid manufacturing and jobs boom. 

Manufacturing jobs among priorities in Victoria’s 10-year clean economy plan

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.

New Apprenticeships Taskforce created in Victoria to boost safety, fairness

The Victorian government has established a new taskforce that would boost fairness and safety for apprentices across the state’s industry. 

New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget

The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries. 

Weld Australia calls for radical approach to overcome skilled welder shortage

Weld Australia is calling for a radical four-pronged approach to overcome the nation’s skilled welder shortage that includes: an overhaul of welding apprenticeships; tapping into hidden sources of talent; refocusing STEM training in schools; and investment in TAFEs nationally.

WA alleviates migration requirements to attract more workers

The Western Australian government has amended its migration program to attract more skilled workers and foster industry growth.  As part of the initiative, the government...
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