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Queensland mining driving state economy
Mining is continuing to drive Queensland’s economy, with figures published by Queensland Resources Council revealing one in every five dollars spent in Queensland last year came from mining, and one in every eight Queensland jobs was supported by the sector.
IT skills shortage driven by mining
IT technologies and expertise are in huge demand in Australia's booming mining and energy sector and in the business intelligence sector, according to Hay's Australia
Top 10 global skills shortages
Financial, IT and ‘green’ energy and construction skills are topping the list of skills in greatest demand by their clients, according to recruitment specialist Hays.
‘Massive’ Western Australia ICT skills shortage
A huge spike in demand for skilled ICT staff in Western Australia is spelling opportunity for job seekers, as the state faces a “massive capability and skills shortage”.
Australia the world’s fastest-growing construction market
Skilled construction workers will be in high demand as Australia prepares for a $114 billion infrastructure boom over the next decade, as new ports and railways are built to service the growing demand for Australian commodities in Asia.
Mining triggers trades and construction shortage
Demand for construction and trade workers is burgeoning, squeezing Australia’s labour market ever tighter as new mining and infrastructure projects start up in the first quarter of this year, according to the Australian Mines and Metals Association.
Aussie mining investment hits a high
Australia’s buoyant mining sector looks set to grow jobs and economic prosperity for the long-term, as a new report from the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) reveals record mining investment totalling nearly $232 billion.
Mining boom boosts Aussie economy
Australia’s growth for the September quarter almost matched Asia's, boosted by massive resources projects and strong household spending, according to the latest set of national accounts.
Record mining jobs for WA
The number of jobs in the mining sector has hit a milestone in Western Australia, passing the 100,000 mark for the first time in history, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Aussie employers target UK & SA engineers
Australian employers are turning to overseas workers in the UK and South Africa to fill urgent skill shortages in the engineering sector, according to recruitment specialist Clarius.
Overseas workers fill baby boomer gaps
The retirement of the baby boomer generation is leaving huge skills gaps in the Australian workforce, causing the nation’s employers to recruit offshore, and driving up reliance on 457 visa holders.
New visa fee system announced
Australian Immigration Minister, Chris Bowen, has announced a new visa fee system to take effect from 1 January 2012. While student visas will see a decrease in visa costs in an effort to attract foreign students, other visas will see a sharp increase in application fees.
WA energy sector calls out for skilled workers
More skilled workers must go west, and rules for skilled migrants need to be relaxed, if Australia is to keep pace with the growing Asian demand for resources, says Woodside Petroleum CEO Peter Coleman.
New Skilled Migration Selection Model for 2012
Australia will introduce a new Skilled Migrant Selection Model in July 2012 in one of the biggest changes to the Australian immigration system in years.
Skills shortage hits Aussie health sector
Australia is facing a worsening shortage of health professionals over the next 15 years as the country’s ageing health workforce begins to retire.
Australian skills shortage demands urgent action
A growing skills shortage is placing Australia’s industries in the firing line, with advisory firm Deloitte warning of the need for urgent preventative measures from Australia’s government and business sector.
Mining drives construction jobs
Research by Pitcrew Consultants has revealed that demand for construction jobs within the resources sector will reach 40,000 workers in the second half of this year, jumping to 60,000 by 2015 and 85,000 by 2016.
Labour shortages ‘flip side’ of mining boom
As Australia’s mining investment gears up to hit $83 billion a year by 2015, skill shortages will be making their presence felt as the raft of mega projects struggles to find enough workers to stay afloat.
IT business analysts, network engineers in demand
Demand for seasoned IT professionals is picking up pace as large public sector upgrades gather steam and Australia’s IT industry braces itself for a serious skills shortage, with more than a 1000 IT new positions to fill in Canberra alone.
Construction skills shortage in Queensland
With more than $80 billion in new resources projects just approved across Queensland, it's doubtful that the Australian labour force will cope with the sheer scale of the building associated with the state’s planned coal and gas developments.
