Toyota to cut 160 jobs at its Technical Centre before 2017
Toyota Australia Motor Corp. has confirmed that it will axe additional 160 jobs at its Technical Centre in Victoria before ending all car manufacturing operations...
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)...
Move to More: Regional Australia Institute kickstarts nation’s biggest recruitment drive
The Regional Australia Institute is launching the biggest recruitment drive ever in Australia’s history, with 91,000 well-paying job offers for workers in regional Australia.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Australian Defence Force to grow over 100,000 by 2040
The government of Australia has announced plans to grow the country's defence force by around 30% by 2040, with the total permanent workforce to...
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...
Advancing workforce training key to scaling up Australian manufacturing— Intertek SAI Global Commercial Director
Skill shortage has emerged as a pressing concern in the Australian manufacturing landscape as volumes of migration into the country increase and the need to fill the manpower gap reverberates throughout the industry.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
