McDonald’s to create 1,000 new jobs with $62 million investment in Victoria
Fast food giant McDonald's has announced eight new outlets in Victoria, “just a week after it expressed concerns over its performance in Australia”, The...
Queensland rolls out Industry 4.0 program to drive technology skills
The Queensland Future Skills (QFS) Partnership is paving the way for Industry 4.0 by offering a new program dubbed, Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies (10935NAT), designed to address the critical skills gap and prepare workers and their employers for the rapidly increasing rollout of inter-connected technology in the industry.
Weld Australia’s MEM Training Packaging Resources suite wins Endeavour Award
Weld Australia has clinched the Excellence and Manufacturing Skills Development Award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards for its MEM Training Packaging Resources.
Hundreds of Holden engineers “to be given marching orders” early
400 highly qualified Holden workers may find themselves on the job market sooner than expected as the carmaker is rumoured to have accelerated plans...
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.
Recruitment underway for skilled manufacturing roles on Victoria’s X’Trapolis 2.0 train build
The Victorian Government has announced that recruitment has commenced for skilled manufacturing, procurement, testing, and factory fit-out roles as part of the X’Trapolis 2.0...
WA’s TAFE lecturers Immerse in industry placements to address skills gap
The Western Australian Government has earmarked $9.9 million to facilitate industry placements for TAFE college lecturers, allowing them to gain firsthand insight into the skills and workforce requirements of various industries.
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.
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.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut
Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.
