Jobs Queensland

Discover brand-new employment projections for Queensland! 🔑 Key takeaways 💡 Our Anticipating Future Skills data projects employment growth across urban, regional and remote Queensland between 2023–24 and 2027–28. More than 70% of additional jobs are projected to be in four industries: - Health care and social assistance - Public administration and safety - Professional, scientific and technical services - Education and training. The top five regions for employment growth are projected to be: -  Sunshine Coast -  Logan-Beaudesert -  Moreton Bay -  Gold Coast -  Brisbane. Queensland’s workforce will also be more skilled than ever, with over 2.2 million working Queenslanders (72%) holding a Certificate III or above as their highest qualification. ✨ Discover more 🌟: https://lnkd.in/gyzx8g3s #JobsQueensland #FutureSkills #FutureWork #FutureQueensland #AnticipatingFutureSkills #data #employmentprojections #QueenslandJobs

During Jobs Queensland's engagement in the Toowoomba region, our board members visited McLean Farms - a 3,650 hectare farm which is paving the way for large-scale ethical egg production. JQ was treated to a tour of the grading and packing floor which utilises a fully automated process to ensure both caged and free range-eggs remain untouched by human hands throughout the process, from chicken to consumer. The visit allowed the team to gain insight around immediate and long-term workforce needs of the farming industry in Toowoomba, while also observing best practices, sustainability measures and environmentally friendly farming techniques. To find out more about Jobs Queensland's work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gMuP3-iP #JobsQueensland #McLeanFarms #Toowoomba #farming #skills #training #innovation Jim Varghese, AM Danielle Carey

Jobs Queensland was proud to attend the Australian Training Awards last Friday in Canberra. 🌟 As long-standing event sponsor of the Queensland Training Awards regional finals, it was a privilege to be able to celebrate all those who made it to the national awards. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists – what a fantastic celebration of talent from the vocational education and training sector from across the country. #JobsQueensland #ATA2024 #VET #training #awards #QTA2024 Kate Venables Jim Varghese, AM Kipley Nink, PhD

The Jobs Queensland board recently visited the TAFE Queensland Toowoomba campus to learn about their innovative Horitculture Learning Hub. The hub is utilising state-of-the-art equipment to enhance TAFE's training programs, with the end goal of addressing skills shortages in the region. The board members had a turn of the Virtual Reality headsets which assist students with onsite practical training, such as chain sawing. The time spent on campus allowed JQ to better understand how TAFE programs are incorporating innovative practices and technologies into their training to aid future skills needs. To find out more about JQ's work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gMuP3-iP #JobsQueensland #TAFEQld #skills #training #horticulture #learning #VET Jim Varghese, AM Danielle Carey Kate Venables Trent Young Walter Kuhn

Queenslanders from across the state plan their future workforce ✔️ Over 85 people joined us this week to learn how to develop a workforce plan for their region. Hailing from Wujal Wujal to Goondiwindi, they discovered the fundamentals of workforce planning and networked with peers experiencing similar workforce challenges and opportunities. As the first of its kind, this course was developed in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast and Local Government Association of Queensland. It’s funded by Jobs Queensland and powered by the Queensland Workforce Strategy. Discover more: http://unisc.edu.au/wpr #JobsQueensland #GrowYourOwn #QldWorkforceStrategy

🌟 Hospitality on the Horizon 🌟 Queensland's hospitality industry is set for a shift with major events like the 2032 Olympic Games and new entertainment and lifestyle precincts like Queens Wharf positioning the state as a premier tourism, leisure and entertainment destination. As a result, the demand on the hospitality industry is high - driving the need for more and better-skilled workers. Significant opportunities exist for attracting and retaining the right talent, and implementing the right skilling and training strategies now will help the industry grow its workforce. Jobs Queensland is proud to release an environmental scan in partnership with Queensland Hotels Association to provide a point-in-time foundational reference that will guide potential workforce planning activities to ensure the sustainable growth and development of the hospitality sector in Queensland. To read the e-scan, visit: https://ow.ly/pzrr50TSgYJ #JobsQueensland #QueenslandHotelsAssociation #HospitalityIndustry #WorkforcePlanning

🚀 Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Workforce Empowerment Initiative 🚲 Congratulations Queensland Country Tourism on receiving Grow Your Own (GYO) Round 3 funding! Along the breadth of the 161-kilometre Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT), there is need for a dedicated workforce plan to address critical shortages and support the growth of the local tourism industry. The trail attracts a diverse visitor base including families, fitness enthusiasts, retirees and agritourism seekers, which has created high demand for skilled workers in accommodation, food services, retail, trail maintenance and specialty tourism services. This project aims to address the ongoing recruitment and retention challenges including, high turnover rates in tourism-related jobs, alongside growing demand for soft skills, digital marketing expertise and business acumen. To learn more about the project, visit: https://ow.ly/aRjV50U9BJU GYO is funded by Jobs Queensland and powered by the Queensland Government’s Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032. #JobsQueensland #QldWorkforceStrategy #GYO

Jobs Queensland recently presented on megatrends and their impact on regional workforces at Local Government Association of Queensland Workforce Strategy and Planning Forum. This was an opportunity to highlight outcomes of our partnership with LGAQ and our ongoing commitment to support regions grow through building skills and capabilities at a local level. #JobsQueensland #WorkforcePlanning #RegionsRock #Futureskills #FutureWork #FutureQueensland

📢 Maranoa Region set to benefit from new Workforce Development Plan 🎉 Congratulations to Roma Commerce and Tourism for receiving Grow Your Own (GYO) Round 3 funding! The Maranoa region, despite its small population of 13,255, boasts a surplus of job opportunities, with 8,458 local jobs spread across 2615 registered businesses. To capitalise on these opportunities, this project aims to provide economic stability and a pathway forward for the region's key growth sectors such as Agriculture, Resources & Support Services, Health & Community Services and Retail, to address workforce shortages and skill gaps. To find out more about the project, visit: https://ow.ly/zG3B50TBSV3 Funded by Jobs Queensland and powered by the Queensland Government’s Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032. #JobsQueensland #QldWorkforceStrategy #GYO

Farewell and thank you to our Executive Director, Joshua Rayner. Jobs Queensland Board Chair Jim Varghese, AM said on behalf of the board and team: “Having just returned from our regional activation in Toowoomba I am reflective of the critically important role our regions play in the success of our state. It was wonderful to meet with over 150 local leaders and industry champions last week to hear firsthand their challenges and opportunities for employment in their region. I farewell our Executive Director, Joshua Rayner, with a deep sense of gratitude and respect. Over the past five years, Joshua has shown unwavering passion and dedication for the Jobs Queensland mission and the role of the JQ Board. His leadership has been instrumental in preserving Jobs Queensland’s independence and this relentless commitment to our mission has proven to be the cornerstone of JQ’s success. The legacy of Joshua’s accomplishments with reputation building and the many industry partnerships will continue to influence JQs success and Queensland’s jobs and skills landscape for many years to come. As an interim measure Brett Hall will be acting in the role and I welcome Brett’s experience and previous work with Jobs Queensland.”