Government unveils $8.3m for Indigenous leadership plans
The federal government has announced $8.36 million in funding for the delivery of leadership programs to Indigenous groups.
21 June 2013
Over 260,000 Australians employed as a result of the investment in mining, oil and gas projects
The growth in Australia’s mining industry was recently highlighted by the Fairfax Employment Forecast (May 2013), which revealed that there has been a rise in the number of mining jobs over the last 12 months.
21 June 2013
Queensland’s CSG/LNG industry hits ‘new high’ of almost 30,000 workers
The Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry in Queensland is strengthening the state’s industrial base and attracting billions of dollars in investment, with royalties paid by mining companies helping to fund important community infrastructure such as hospitals and roads.
18 June 2013
Indigenous employment given government boost
Indigenous employment is set to be given a boost following news that the federal government is restructuring one of its funding initiatives.
17 June 2013
Mature age workers can save employers thousands a year
It’s not too late for older workers to consider a change in career, with a wide range of mature age apprenticeships available to train up for a new skill.
14 June 2013
Surat Basin Energy & Mining Expo – June 19 & 20
If you are considering apprenticeships in Queensland in the energy or mining industries, then head along to the Surat Basin Energy and Mining Expo this June!
14 June 2013
Remote jobs and communities program to benefit Far North Queenslanders
The Cape York communities of Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw are among the Queensland towns that will benefit from the Australian government’s $1.5 billion Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP).
4 June 2013
Self-awareness helped put Dylan’s automotive career path in perspective
Only a few weeks ago, R U BUSY? graduate Dylan Cameron faced many personal challenges that could have seen his career aspirations go spiralling down the drain, but a change of perspective has seen Dylan aim for a future in automotives.
27 May 2013
New $6.1 million strategy to help school students with career development
While there are a number of ways that students can get a taste of their future career, such as school-based apprenticeships, implementing more initiatives and resources dedicated to career development is a welcome gesture.
24 May 2013
Job interview scheduled? Five tips to prepare!
Meeting your potential employer for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience, but if you prepare well enough for your job interview, you’ll be ready to tackle those hard questions and make a good impression.
24 May 2013
