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.
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...
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.
Weld Australia lauds energy apprenticeships initiative but calls for further improvement
Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.
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.
Indigenous Welding Schools could help close Australia’s skills gap – Weld Australia
Weld Australia has called for federal funding to establish a national network of Indigenous Welding Schools to unlock more skilled jobs for Indigenous Australians.
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.
Queensland unveils funding to connect employers with skilled workers
The Queensland government has announced a funding program that would allow partner entities to trial workforce solutions.
Regional Victoria records nation-leading low unemployment levels
Victoria has recorded the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia, sitting at 2.9 per cent while the nation is at 3.1 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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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