SA energy, mining sector posts record level job vacancies in Q4 2023
The South Australian energy and resources sector is witnessing significant growth as new data reveals a record number of job advertisements in the last quarter of 2023.
Aboriginal trainees successfully finish industrial vocational courses in WA
Thirty-two Aboriginal trainees have completed their nationally accredited vocational training courses at the Australian Potash’s Laverton Training Centre (LTC).
Beginning in March, Central Regional TAFE...
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.
McGowan Government’s 2021-22 State Budget to invest $100m in the jobs of the future
The McGowan Labor Government has announced a $100 million investment for the establishment of the Investment Attraction and New Industries Fund (IANIF), intended to...
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.
Victoria boosts electricians upskilling program for solar boom
The Victorian government has announced a $900,000 investment to train more electricians and electrical engineers.
Australian job vacancies ease in February but remain high historically
Australia's job vacancies dropped in the three months leading up to February, the third consecutive quarter of decline, but figures remain significantly higher than levels prior to the pandemic, indicating a competitive labour market, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
Victoria invests in new TAFE campus to address skills gap
Victorians in the Northeast will soon have a new TAFE campus in central Benalla that will address skill shortages and improve access to education and training, following funding support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Tax incentives proposed for small businesses’ digital and tech programs
The Australian government issued draft legislation Monday to introduce two tax incentives that would allow small businesses to train and upskill employees and improve...
7,000 new jobs in Melbourne thanks to the $580m Chadstone expansion
A major expansion of the Chadstone Shopping Centre is set to generate about seven thousand jobs in south-east Melbourne, and creating new business opportunities in the retail, service...