Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Manufacturing jobs among priorities in Victoria’s 10-year clean economy plan

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.

‘Build a Life in WA’ campaign extends global reach to construction and manufacturing workers

The Western Australian government is expanding its “Build a Life in WA” initiative globally to help attract skilled workers to WA and address workforce...

Victorian gov’t program to offer 100 manufacturing roles in southeast Melbourne

The Victorian government has entered a $2 million partnership with Chislom Institute aimed at helping disadvantaged jobseekers to get into careers in engineering and manufacturing in southeast Melbourne. 

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...

Victoria boosts electricians upskilling program for solar boom

The Victorian government has announced a $900,000 investment to train more electricians and electrical engineers.  

Qld invests $5m in advanced manufacturing, cyber security training

The Queensland government has unveiled over $5 million in investments to boost jobs in the state’s cyber security and advanced manufacturing sectors. 

Game-changing biotech company coming soon to Springfield

Biopharmaceuticals company Aegros will build a new $352 million manufacturing facility in  Greater Springfield thanks to support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Invested in Queensland program. 

Queensland’s $1B pipeline project to unlock jobs in renewable hydrogen, manufacturing

More jobs in renewable hydrogen and manufacturing are expected to be created in Central Queensland, with the construction of a new $983 million water pipeline that will run from Fitzroy to Gladstone. 

Construction company expansion in Victoria backs more local manufacturing jobs

Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing announced the completion of family-owned manufacturing business LV Shade & Shutters’ new dual-purpose hub, which is thrice the size of the previous site and can now accommodate a four-fold increase in production while creating seven new jobs.

NT’s advanced manufacturing fund to create more jobs over the next three years

The Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF) is set to create up to 100 new manufacturing jobs and provide $35 million to the Northern Territory's economy over the next three years, paving the way for a burgeoning advanced manufacturing industry.
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Unlock global potential with Bank of Sydney’s trade finance solutions

In an increasingly globalised economy, Australian manufacturers face the dual challenge of managing complex international supply chains while seizing opportunities for global expansion. Trade finance, a crucial financial tool, can help businesses mitigate risks, improve cash flow, and facilitate cross-border trade with confidence.