The prospects for people seeking jobs in Mackay could be about to improve, with Queensland government officials meeting in the city to discuss a range of projects aimed at boosting local employment opportunities.
Queensland’s retail sector saw turnover climb 0.3 per cent in January, bringing year-on-year growth to 2.4 per cent. The industry’s continued strength in recent months could spell good news for jobs in the state.
A $1.7 billion gas initiative on the western Darling Downs is set to support 1,600 employees this year, which could provide a boost for Queensland’s apprentices and trainees.
Organisations have created thousands of new jobs in Queensland over the last year, with State Treasurer Curtis Pitt welcoming recent employment data as good news for the population and the economy.
The Queensland government has announced that $2.4 billion worth of renewable energy projects are on the horizon, providing a significant boost for jobs in the state.
The number of new houses under construction in Queensland jumped almost 23 per cent year on year in the December quarter of 2015, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). There was also a 10.8 per cent rise in dwellings built over the three-month period when compared with the preceding quarter.
The development of the Koombana North precinct is expected to create 120 jobs in Western Australia, as the WA government looks to revitalise the Bunbury Waterfront.
Western Australia’s best apprentices and trainees are set to receive recognition for their achievements, as applications open for the state government’s WA Training Awards 2016.
A new partnership between industry organisations is designed to boost agricultural jobs in Queensland while also supporting producers and employers. The Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) will see government agencies work alongside key farming bodies to identify skills gaps and help fill them.
The Mackay Regional Council has revealed that the construction of the Dudley Denny City Library will provide a much-needed boost for local jobs in Queensland, particularly among tradespeople.
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