Ageing workforce, manufacturers moving overseas threaten Australia’s making economy
The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert.
South Australia unemployment rate hits 15-year high
Australia’s unemployment rate has spiralled to 8.2%, the highest recorded level since February 2000.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force figures, South...
250 new jobs in Geelong with new ABS Centre of Excellence
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will establish a new Centre of Excellence in Geelong in collaboration with Deakin University, which will upgrade the site of the...
Alstom, Bombardier agree jobs transfer to keep skilled manufacturing jobs in Ballarat
Australian manufacturers Alstom and Bombardier have worked together with the Victorian State Government and two unions to secure a jobs transfer between them and...
Australian transport and mining companies prepare to axe more jobs
The slowdown in Australia’s mining boom has prompted the country’s logistics and coal-mining companies to cut a combined total of 130 jobs, illustrating the...
Queensland invests $51.7M for skills development in 2024
The Queensland Government is ushering in the New Year with a transformative investment of $51.7 million, aiming to provide targeted and tailored training, along with employment pathways for up to 7,020 vulnerable job seekers across the state.
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.
Manufacturing sector ready to absorb new hirings, according to survey
The latest Manpower Employment Outlook survey has found that there are positive hiring intentions in the manufacturing sector, with employers in Finance, Insurance and...
The Community Learning initiative offers hope to over 1700 disadvantaged people
Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek has announced that over 1700 disadvantaged job-seekers will be trained for real jobs under the latest round...
ABS report shows strong growth in employment in November
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a 2.5 per cent increase in employment in November compared to the same period in 2014.
"The trend...
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