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Key Insights and Vision for the Future Emerge from the Pilbara region
The Pilbara region is demonstrating what is possible when industry, education providers and local communities work together to…
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RAAA Convention 2026: A Sector Under Pressure and Poised for Transformation
The RAAA Convention 2026 brought together a broad cross-section of Australia’s regional aviation community from airlines and flight…
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Industry Skills Australia Roundtables Wrap Up – Key Themes and Insights
Over the past month, Industry Skills Australia hosted a series of roundtables across transport and supply chain hubsin…
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The Australian Rail Track Corporation: Creating a national approach to rail safeworking
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is delivering one of the most significant rail safety initiatives ever undertaken…
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2026 ARISO Rail Safety Conference
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) was represented at the 2026 ARISO Rail Safety Conference, with Industry Engagement Manager Carly…
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Working Together for a Stronger Road Transport Sector: ISA at Trucking Australia 2026
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) joined industry leaders at the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) annual Trucking Australia 2026 conference,…
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SafeSkies 2026: Advancing Safety, Skills and Innovation in Aviation
The SafeSkies 2026 conference, held in Canberra in May, brought together industry leaders, regulators, workforce experts, and defence…
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CCAA Heavy Vehicle Workshop Brings Industry Together to Address Key Sector Challenges
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) hosted its National Heavy Vehicle Workshop on 19–20 May in Brisbane, bringing…
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RotorTech 2026 and AAM Summit Highlight Workforce and Training as Critical Enablers for Growth
RotorTech 2026 and the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit brought together leaders from the rotary-wing, uncrewed, and AAM…
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Key Insights from the TDA Convention: Shaping the Future of Vocational Education and Training
In May, ISA attended the TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) Convention alongside sector leaders, government representatives, and industry partners…
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ISA Joins Industry Leaders at “2026 Blueprint for a Maritime Nation” Conference
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) was proud to attend the 2026 Blueprint for a Maritime Nation Conference, which incorporated…
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ISA Engages Industry at IFCBAA National Conference in Hobart
The International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia Ltd (IFCBAA) recently hosted its National Conference in Hobart,…
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Tackling Workforce Shortages Through Inclusive Employment
Australia’s transport and logistics sector continues to face acute workforce shortages, particularly in entry level operational roles that…
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Building Stronger Rail Workforce Partnerships in Newcastle
Industry Skills Australia’s Rail Industry Engagement Manager, Carly Grigg, made the most of a productive visit to Newcastle…
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Industry Engagement Strengthened Through Townsville Site Visits
David Forbes, Regional Industry Engagement Manager, and Anna Jerrems, Maritime Industry Engagement Manager, recently travelled to Townsville to…
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ISS Facilities Site Visit
Last week, Mori Hajizadeh, Aviation Industry Engagement Manager, and Trish Fidock, Aviation Project Specialist from Industry Skills Australia,…
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Strengthening Industry Connections: ISA Engagements in Western Australia
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) continued to strengthen industry engagement and collaboration in Western Australia, with Industry Engagement Manager…
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Joint Training and Licensing Program Launched to Boost Women in Transport
Following the success of the Iron Women pilot program, Volvo Trucks Australia, WomenCan Australia, Wodonga TAFE (part of…
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SEGRA National Summit Highlights Regional Transformation and the Power of Skills
The SEGRA Foundationâs 29th National Regional and Economic Development Summit brought together the thinkers, tinkerers, doers, and improvers…
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Key Industry Challenges and Opportunities Highlighted at VTA Conference
Camilla Elmes, Senior Engagement Manager, and Dale Northeast, Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics, attended the Victorian…
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RPAS in Australian Skies 2026 conference – Preparing the Workforce and Regulations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
What does it take to safely unlock a sky filled with drones? Australia is gearing up for a…
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Celebrating Diversity in Transport and Logistics
Camilla Elmes, Senior Engagement Manager, represented ISA at the Celebrating Diversity in Transport and Logistics breakfast event hosted…
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Yakka Training Drives Employment and Training Success in Rail
Yakka Training, a 100% Indigenous-owned business, is continuing to create powerful employment pathways through its dedicated training initiatives,…
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ISA Meets with Training Ahead Australia to Strengthen Collaboration Across Rail Training
Carly Grigg, Industry Engagement Manager at ISA, recently met with the leadership team at Training Ahead Australia (TAA),…
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ISA Experience Next Generation Heavy Vehicle Simulation at Deakin
Engagement Managers Camilla Elmes and David Forbes visited Deakin Universityâs Geelong campus to gain firsthand insight into its…
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Ground Operations Put in the Spotlight at CASAâs GO Safe Forum
Ground operations are the hidden engine of aviation. Long before an aircraft pushes back, rotates, or climbs through…
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Spotlight on South Australiaâs Transport & Logistics Workforce
Our Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics, Dale Northeast, recently met with Steve Shearer, Executive Director of…
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Creating Career Pathways in the Maritime Industry
Recently, Anita Kauffmann, Board Member for ISA, had the privilege of visiting Svitzer’s Port of Newcastle base in…
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Svitzer Invests in Cutting-Edge Training Technology at Port of Newcastle
Recently, Anita Kauffmann, Board Member for ISA, had the privilege of visiting Svitzerâs Port of Newcastle base in…
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Showcasing Innovation and Workforce Development in Rail at AusRAIL Plus 2025
The largest rail event in the Asia-Pacific region, AusRAIL Plus 2025, delivered an outstanding program across three days,…
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Shaping tomorrow’s workforce – what industry leaders across Australia told us
Over the past four months, ISA has had the privilege of hearing firsthand from leaders across the Transport…
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Driving Regional Workforce Solutions – How Local Partnerships Are Making a Difference
Regional Australia is feeling the strain as the movement of goods, people, and services across rural landscapes face…
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ISA Gains Valuable Insights During Flinders Port Holdings Tour
ISAâs Industry Engagement Manager, Anna Jerrems, participated in a guided tour of Flinders Port Holdings, gaining firsthand insight…
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Navigating Change: ISA joins Maritime leaders to tackle workforce and skills shortages
ISA was proud to participate in two key maritime events held in Adelaide this November, reinforcing our commitment…
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ISA Engages with GAAN to Shape the Future of Aviation Workforce Planning
ISAâs Aviation Industry Engagement Manager, Mori Hajizadeh, recently met with the General Aviation Advisory Network (GAAN) at Parliament…
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ISA Joins National Conversation at ACCI Business Leaders’ Summit and Gala Dinner
ISA was honoured to attend the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)'s Business Leaders' Summit and Gala…
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Women in Aviation/Aerospace Melbourne Summit: Driving Inclusion and Innovation
The Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia Melbourne Summit brought together a community of professionals committed to shaping a more…
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Driving change: Bus Industry unites to tackle workforce challenges
The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) held its annual conference in Perth last week, bringing together key stakeholders under…
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Dry Creek Rail Operations and Maintenance Depot site visit
Industry Engagement Manager for Rail, Carly Grigg, made the most of her recent visit to South Australia by…
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South Australian Freight Conference 2025
The 2025 SA Freight Council Conference, held on 16 October at SkyCity Adelaide, gathered key stakeholders from across…
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Bold Ideas and Practical Action 2025 Regions Rising National Summit Reimagined the Future of Regional Australia
The Regional Australia Instituteâs 2025 Regions Rising National Summit, held on 8 October at Parliament House, Canberra, brought…
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Industry Unites at Road Freight NSW Conference and Awards 2025
The 2025 Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) Conference and Awards brought together leaders and stakeholders from across the road…
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ISA Visits RISSB in Brisbane
Following the Brisbane roundtables, Carly Grigg, Industry Engagement Manager for Rail, visited the new Brisbane CBD office of…
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Elevating Australiaâs Aviation Workforce Through Airborne Operations Qualifications
Australiaâs aviation industry is soaring – driven by innovation, resilience, and a growing demand for highly skilled professionals.…
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Building Awareness and Pathways for the Future of Rail
Australiaâs Rail industry is a cornerstone of national infrastructure and economic growth. Yet, outdated perceptions persist – many…
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Insights from the 2025 Aviation Summit
This yearâs Aviation Summit brought together Australiaâs leading minds in aviation to explore the challenges, innovations, and opportunities…
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Collaboration, Resilience and Reform: Highlights from the ALC Supply Chain Summit 2025
The ALC Supply Chain Summit 2025, attended by our CEO Paul Walsh, brought together leading voices from government…
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Driving Change: Women Powering the Future of Australiaâs Transport and Logistics Industry
The transport and logistics (T&L) industry is growing, with truck driver shortages emerging as a critical national issue.…
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A Day on the Water with Svitzer
Our CEO Paul Walsh had the pleasure of visiting Svitzerâs Port Botany operations recently to gain a firsthand…
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Leidos Australia first to award new national aircrew qualifications
Leidos Australia has become the first organisation to award nationally recognised qualifications for fixed-wing aircrew training, as an…
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Glenala Trade Skills Centre Showcases Pathways into Transport and Logistics
The Glenala Trade Skills Centre hosted a business breakfast that brought together educators, students, and industry representatives to…
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Australiaâs Rail Industry Unites to Tackle Workforce Challenges
Last week marked a significant milestone for Australiaâs rail industry, with a series of events focused on workforce…
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Strengthening Workforce Pathways in Freight Forwarding at the IFCBAA NSW Trade and Logistics Forum
Camilla represented Industry Skills Australia (ISA) at the International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) NSW…
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ISA at the 18th Australian Space Forum
Our Aviation Industry Engagement Manager, Mori Hajizadeh, recently joined a panel at the 18th Australian Space Forum in…
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WA to build new truck driver training centre
The Western Australian Government will spend $17.4 million to build a new truck driver training centre in Neerabup,…
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Jobs and Skills Australia releases regional roadmap
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the first phase of the Jobs and Skills Roadmap for Regional…
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Forging Pathways for Sustainable Aviation and Workforce Innovation
Mori Hajizadeh, Aviation Industry Engagement Manager at Industry Skills Australia (ISA), met with Natalie Heazlewood, Head of Policy…
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ISA Highlights Workforce Innovation at RPAS in Australian Skies 2025
Mori delivered a presentation highlighting ISAâs pivotal role in workforce development, with a particular focus on the 2025…
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Stepping Back in Time at Bendigo Heritage Attractions
Industry Engagement Manager Carly Grigg recently took a step back in time during a unique site visit to…
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Regional Australia Institute Hosts Regions Rising Conference in Cairns
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is hosting its flagship Regions Rising conference last week in Cairns, bringing together…
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Building Australiaâs Future Maritime Workforce
In response to growing maritime skills shortages, Industry Skills Australia (ISA) is working in collaboration with industry to…
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Exploring Career Pathways at Aldiâs Stapylton Distribution Centre
Camilla Elmes, our Senior Industry Engagement Manager, joined a guided tour of the Aldi Distribution Centre (DC) in…
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Record Crowds Celebrate Innovation and Inclusion at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show
Last week marked the 58th year of the Brisbane Truck Show (âthe Showâ), and it did not disappoint.…
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Australiaâs rail safety leaders unite at the 25th Annual RISSB Rail Safety Conference
The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) hosted its landmark 25th Annual Rail Safety Conference in Sydney…
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Building Capability Through Collaboration – A Visit to the Rail Academy Newport
Carly Grigg, our Rail Industry Engagement Manager, recently had the privilege of visiting the Rail Academy in Newport,…
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Exciting Developments at the Trucking Australia 2025 Conference
Industry Engagement Manager Camilla Elmes recently attended the Trucking Australia 2025 Conference in Adelaide.
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2025 National Rural Carriers Convention
Camilla Elmes, Industry Engagement Manager, attended the 2025 National Rural Carriers Convention in Canberra over the weekend. The…
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Addressing Workforce Challenges at Aurizonâs Freight Terminal in Alice Springs
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) Engagement Managers Carly Grigg and David Forbes recently visited Aurizonâs Freight Terminal â Bulk…
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Safety, Innovation, and Workforce Development Take Centre Stage at the 2025 VTA Conference
The 2025 VTA State Conference took place from Sunday, 23 March to Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at the…
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Addressing Workforce Challenges in Freight Forwarding & Customs Broking
Last Friday, Camilla Elmes, Transport and Logistics Engagement Manager, met with key stakeholders to discuss the ongoing workforce…
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A Firsthand Look at Livestock Transport Operations and Workforce Development
Last week, Camilla Elmes, our Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics, had the opportunity to visit Martinâs…
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Strengthening Australia’s Maritime Workforce with the launch of the National Maritime Skills Network
The Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training launched the National Maritime Skills Network (âThe Networkâ)…
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Industry Leaders Discuss Future of the Transport and Logistics Workforce at Driving Tomorrowâs Workforce Event
The future of Australiaâs transport and logistics workforce took centre stage at the Driving Tomorrowâs Workforce event, hosted…
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ISA Highlights Training Priorities at Aviation Australiaâs Aerospace Teacher Conference
Our Aviation Industry Engagement Manager, Mori Hajizadeh, was invited as a guest speaker at Aviation Australiaâs Aerospace Teacher…
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Exploring Workforce Development in Aviation
Mori Hajizadeh, our Aviation Industry Engagement Manager, recently visited Qantas Hangar 3 at Brisbane Airport, the largest single…
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Workforce Australia â Level Up Industry Tour at Alstom
On 17 February, Carly Grigg, our Industry Engagement Manager, attended the Workforce Australia â Level Up Industry Tour…
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Maritime Skills Roundtable Held in Fremantle to Address Industry Challenges
The Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training hosted a Maritime Skills Roundtable last week at…
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On the Right Track – The Hands-On Approach to Rail Industry Engagement
In her ongoing efforts to deepen understanding and collaboration within the rail industry, Carly Grigg, Industry Engagement Manager…
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Farewell to a Remarkable Leader, Tony Wilks Steps Down as Chair of the ISA Board
It is with heartfelt gratitude and admiration that we bid farewell to Tony Wilks, who is stepping down…
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Driving Workforce Solutions in Transport & Logistics with Border Express
Border Express is a nationwide bulk and parcel express distribution service with over 40 years of history, delivering…
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All Purpose Transport’s Training Program Shaping the Future of Workforce Development
Minister Andrew Giles, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and Rowan Holzberger, Labor candidate for the Ford electorate, visited All Purpose…
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The second meeting of the Industry Advisory Council
ISAâs Industry Advisory Council (IAC) recently convened for its second meeting with a focus on opportunities and initiatives…
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Better Together – Job and Skills Report Roadshow 2024
The Roadshow showcased the Better Together â The Jobs and Skills Report 2024 and insightful panel discussions with…
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Industry Skills Australiaâs Supply Chain Leadersâ Summit Sparks Vital Conversations on Workforce Transformation
Our Supply Chain Leadersâ Summit brought over 150 participants to Parliament House, including industry leaders, union representatives, parliamentarians…
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Rail Industry Excellence Showcased at AusRAIL 2024
Our own Industry Engagement Manager – Rail, Carly Grigg, presented at one of the concurrent sessions at AusRail…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Training Excellence: Highlights from the Australian Training Awards
Last week, our CEO Paul Walsh and our General Manager for Policy, Joshua Rayner, attended the Australian Training…
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Driving Solutions for the Future: ISA at the BIC National Conference
Last week, Camilla Elmes, Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics at Industry Skills Australia (ISA), attended the…
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Industry Engagement Manager Carly Grigg Visits ARA Head Office, Previews AusRAIL Speaking Engagement
Carly Grigg, Our Industry Engagement Manager for Rail, recently visited the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) head office in…
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Industry feature: Young Guns Container Crew â A community approach to attracting talent
Young Guns Container Crew stands as a testament to the power of community, innovation, and a relentless commitment…
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On the Right Track to Breaking Barriers
Jess Hutchinson's Inspiring Journey
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Lifelong learning and the road to success
All Purpose Transport (APT) has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Australian Training…
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Initial Workforce Plans
Our Industry Engagement Managers have quickly moved into planning mode to produce Initial Workforce Plans for each of…
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Strategic Workforce Planning Committees
Since our June 2023 establishment, a key focus of our Jobs and Skills Council has been the establishment…
→December: Message from Paul Walsh, CEO, Industry Skills Australia
In June this year, Industry Skills Australia (ISA) was appointed by the Federal Government as the Jobs and…
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National Jobs and Skills Council launches in Hobart: ‘Tasmania pivotal to nation’s skills challenge’
Industry Skills Australia (ISA), the newly created Jobs and Skills Council for Australiaâs transport and logistics industries has…
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Industry Skills Australia appointed as the Jobs and Skills Council for Australiaâs transport and logistics industry
The Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon Brendan OâConnor MP, has announced the appointment of Industry Skills…
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