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...
STEM Returners, BAE to offer new options in defence industry
STEM Returners Australia and BAE Systems are teaming up once more to assist STEM educated people in resuming their professional careers.
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.
Tech workforce growth needs to double before 2030, says expert
Karin Verspoor, the executive dean at RMIT University’s School of Computing Technologies, said Australia’s technology workforce requires a two-fold increase before 2030 to drive...
NT’s workforce upskilling efforts to receive $92m investment
The Northern Territory government is bolstering its efforts to boost the local workforce in 2023, with a $92 million investment in training and skilling programs.
Vic maintains lowest unemployment rate in Australia— ABS
Victoria has achieved new record low unemployment rates, according to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
With a 3.1 per cent figure,...
ACCI calls for migration reform to foster workforce growth
ACCI has renewed its calls for sweeping reforms on immigration rules to boost economic growth, create jobs, and foster innovation.
Qld teams up with University of the Sunshine Coast to boost business planning initiative
The Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast have partnered to create a new workforce micro-credential through a “Workforce Planning Course” aimed at helping small and medium-sized business owners.
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.
Engineers Australia to offer micro-credentialing for various industries
Non-profit organisation Engineers Australia has launched a micro-credentialing initiative as part of its efforts to close the engineering skills gap in Australia.
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