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.
WA establishes new jobs and skills training facility to support Aboriginal professionals
The Western Australian government has opened a new skills centre in the Pilbara region to train and offer career advice to job seekers and...
Australian pay growth hits 12-year low, according to survey
This year’s average salary movement in Australia is +3.4%, 0.2 percentage points lower than last year and the lowest since 2003 - a survey...
Tech Council reveals Aussie tech talent up by 8%
The number of IT professionals in Australia has increased by 8 per cent in the past 12 months, from 865,000 in 2020 to 935,000 currently, according to latest figures released by the Tech Council.
Qld gov’t to rebuild Qbuild initiative that supports modern homes manufacturing
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that publicly owned QBuild has received the green light to double its own trades-based workers – growing QBuild to 1,000 tradies and apprentices by 2026.
Queensland’s $1B pipeline project to unlock jobs in renewable hydrogen, manufacturing
More jobs in renewable hydrogen and manufacturing are expected to be created in Central Queensland, with the construction of a new $983 million water pipeline that will run from Fitzroy to Gladstone.
Gov’ts, rail industry ink agreement to improve rail network across Australia
The Australian and Victorian Governments, as well as the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) on behalf of senior rail industry leaders, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance the interoperability of the rail network in the country.
The crucial role of workforce management in continuous shift manufacturing environments
There are a multitude of challenges currently facing the manufacturing sector in Australia, not least managing an ageing skilled workforce operating on a 24/7 shift basis.
WA Government announces $18m package to develop skilled manufacturing workforce
The Western Australian Government has allocated $18 million to help build a pipeline of skilled manufacturing workers to support upcoming defence maritime projects and...
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...
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
