Boosting STEM careers to address Australia’s skills gap
Among a great number of critical problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is also looking at a future plagued by the lack of enough skilled workers across various industries, such as manufacturing.
Legislation to establish Jobs and Skills Australia permanently
Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor announced that the Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill, which establishes the permanent functions and governance arrangements for JSA, has been introduced to Parliament as the Albanese Government continues to address the national skills crisis.
Tasmanian businesses seek to hire more people
Job vacancies in Tasmania have increased over the month by 12.8 per cent, according to the latest data released by 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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
SA manufacturer Micromet to create 75 new manufacturing jobs
Micromet, an Adelaide-based manufacturing company, has received a $20,000 grant from the State Government's Export Partnership Program for job creation.
The water management company has...
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The future of steel engineering: Using CRM systems across supply chains
The construction industry has undergone significant transformation over the past twenty years. Speedpanel, a leading Australian manufacturer of lightweight, fire-rated, and acoustic wall systems, made a groundbreaking entrance in the early '90s, revolutionising the Australian construction landscape.
