Tuesday, January 27, 2026

7,000 new jobs in Melbourne thanks to the $580m Chadstone expansion

A major expansion of the Chadstone Shopping Centre is set to generate about seven thousand jobs in south-east Melbourne, and creating new business opportunities in the retail, service...

Queensland’s employment forecasted to grow significantly by 2025-26

The Anticipating Future Skills Series from Jobs Queensland has released four headline employment forecasts for the five-year period 2025-26, estimating total employment of nearly three million, an increase of 207,000 new jobs.

Australian unemployment rate drops

The national unemployment rate of Australia has dropped to 6.1% in December from the revised 6.2% in November, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)...

Welding, metal fabrication training gets $500,000 investment boost at TAFE NSW Griffith

The welding and metal fabrication sector in Riverina, New South Wales, has received a boost with the completion of new upgrades to training facilities at TAFE NSW Griffith. 

Queensland unveils new employer guide to address labour shortages

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne Linard has revealed an updated manual for employers to address the critical skill shortages that the state's engineering industry is experiencing as a result of massive infrastructure investment and shifting labour market demographics.

ABS report: Aussie unemployment rate steady at 5.8%

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that unemployment in the country has remained steady at 5.8%, with 1,000 jobs lost...

Santos, Perdaman aiming to create hundreds of new jobs in Narrabri

Santos has announced that it has inked a heads of agreement with Perdaman Group for the further study and design of Perdaman’s new ammonia...

Thiess’ $330m contract by Samsung C&T to generate 1000 jobs at Roy Hill in...

Samsung C&T has awarded a $330 million contract to Thiess — Australia’s leading and most trusted construction, mining and services contractor, and a wholly...

$4.6m training investment and 5 new projects to boost future employment opportunities in Greater...

The Victorian Coalition Government is investing further $4.6 million in training to grow future employment opportunities in Greater Geelong and rolling-out five new projects...

Victoria leads Australia in job growth with 100,000 new positions in two months

Victoria’s job growth ranks highest in the nation, with approximately 39,200 new positions filled last month, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
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