2022 – 2023 Annual Wage Review Decision Announced
3 June 23
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase to the national minimum wage and a 5.75% increase to award minimum wages following its 2022-2023 annual wage review.
READ MORE2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge results
24 May 23
The 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge went down to the wire before the Queensland team of Lachlan Tate (Brown & Hurley) and Brayden Conaghan (Penske Australia) took out the title with a flawless fault-finding final.
READ MOREPutting our future in the hands of a new generation
3 May 23
We have been delighted by the enthusiasm from students and their schools to come to the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show to look at career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MORETransport and Logistics Jobs Showcase
26 April 23
Workforce and skills shortages are still one of the most pressing issues facing the industry, so we value opportunities like these to talk to job seekers about career opportunities.
READ MOREAustralian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week media launch
19 April 23
This year’s Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week officially launched at South Bank, Brisbane this week, unveiling the country’s biggest ever program of heavy vehicle events and activities and the largest display of zero-emissions vehicles in the southern hemisphere.
READ MOREAccess eligible workers for entry-level positions
11 January 23
The Federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has opportunities available for businesses to deliver projects under the Launch into Work program.
READ MORETAFE EV workshop showcases readiness for technology transition
9 November 22
TAFE Queensland demonstrated just how advanced they are in preparing the training arena for the transition to electromobility at their Acacia Ridge Training Centre last week.
READ MOREChampion apprentices reunite at Supercars GC500
2 November 22
It was worth the wait for 2021 National Apprentice Challenge champions, Luke Kneebone of Webster Trucks in Tasmania and Sam Allan of Ballarat Isuzu.
READ MOREAlbanese’s first budget highlights trouble ahead
26 October 22
The Albanese Government’s first budget, handed down by Treasurer the Hon Jim Chalmers MP in Canberra last night, forecasts skyrocketing energy prices and ongoing inflationary pressures.
READ MOREPeak bodies unite for Female-Only job seeker plan
5 October 22
Enabling exclusive invitations to females to enter the male dominated heavy vehicle and logistics industries is a win-win – but needs anti-discrimination commission buy-in to proceed.
READ MOREWho will help with women who weld?
14 September 22
HVIA is looking for a member to host the highly successful “Women Who Weld” program at a Queensland trailer manufacturing facility in early 2023.
READ MOREAustralian Industry Trade College Rookies Challenge
31 August 22
HVIA was recently invited to the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) Rookies Challenge at Emu Gully.
READ MOREShortages, summits and submissions
24 August 22
HVIA is attending the Government’s Transport Jobs and Skills Roundtable this week, to outline the industry's critical skills shortages ahead of the Prime Minister’s highly anticipated Jobs and Skills Summit.
READ MOREStep in the Right Direction
9 August 22
more than just a job” campaign, showcasing career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
READ MORESkills shortages are impacting productivity
27 July 22
In a move welcomed by HVIA, the Albanese Government has already announced a Jobs Summit and one of their first Acts to be introduced, is the legislation to create the new agency Jobs & Skills Australia.
READ MOREYear in review 2021/22
29 June 22
A snapshot of some of HVIA's achievements and benefits to our members during the last financial year.
READ MOREHVIA campaign to build pipeline of new starters
22 June 22
Members are invited to get involved in a new HVIA campaign showcasing career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
READ MOREEOI for Queensland Apprentice trials
20 April 22
Queensland based HVIA members are invited to consider trialling an apprenticeship candidate free of charge who is work ready through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
READ MORETruck driving apprenticeship to become a reality
21 December 21
“Certificate III in Driving Operations” will see the transport and logistics industry work with states and territory governments to develop a truck driving apprenticeship for the first time.
READ MOREIs a career with heavy vehicles fate or destiny?
8 December 21
Sometimes, in the face of our problems and challenges, we need to take inspiration from our successes, because the answers might be right under our nose.
One of those is hosting Schools to Industry tours of the Brisbane Truck Show.
HVIA State Committee online special recording – Dec 2021
7 December 21
This is a special recording of the December 2021 HVIA State Committee meeting as the live stream experienced technical difficulties.
READ MOREHVIA supports TAFE Skillstech Apprentice Awards
1 December 21
Sam Gray was named the TAFE Queensland Skillstech 2021 Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by HVIA, at a gala event in Brisbane last week.
READ MOREHVIA community partnership delivering skills to industry
25 November 21
The Queensland Department of Education has produced a video highlighting the successful partnership between HVIA and Brisbane's Glenala Senior High School, supporting their Trades Skills Centre.
READ MORENational Award winners showcase industry’s resilience
19 November 21
The winners of HVIA’s suite of awards for leadership and innovation in the heavy vehicle sector have been presented at a Gala event in Brisbane.
READ MOREA pipeline of skilled, smart tradies
29 September 21
A flexible system and a refreshing focus on industry gives HVIA hope that there will be a pipeline of highly educated and enthusiastic tradespeople for many years to come.
READ MOREElectromobility – a new set of skills challenges
22 September 21
Before the roll-out of zero emissions trucks can happen in earnest, there are a range of significant common challenges that will require a coordinated and strategic approach to resolve.
READ MOREHVIA interactive online training endorsed to improve heavy vehicle safety
9 September 21
HVIA's “Safety Through Education” project will receive key funding through the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Federal Government.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 National Apprentice of the Year
18 August 21
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award (sponsored by Warby Tools) has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MOREAn online Associate Degree in Engineering with zero course fees
2 August 21
A partnership between the Australian Government and UniSA gives small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to enrol their employees into their 100% online Associate Degree in Engineering with zero course fees.
READ MOREExhibit for free at an upcoming Jobs Fair
30 June 21
As a business, attending a Jobs Fair is a great way to promote your available job opportunities directly to job seekers in your local area.
READ MOREYear in Review 2020/21
21 June 21
The 2020/21 year saw HVIA's largest membership growth to date, reflecting increased prominence, outcomes and value appreciated by the broader industry.
READ MOREInvitation to contribute to new automotive training in Australia
26 May 21
PwC's Skills for Australia and the Automotive IRCs are seeking input and feedback from industry experts on new vocational education and training for the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair (AUR) Training Package.
READ MORESouthern Team flip the script in HVIA National Apprentice Challenge final
18 May 21
On the first day of competition Jack and Shaneet from the Eastern team took on Beau and Bekitemba from Western team.
READ MOREThe BTS Jobs Hub is an opportunity not to be missed
14 April 21
Almost daily, HVIA encounters anecdotes from our members of the difficulty in recruiting and retaining good employees. Our LinkedIn feed is filled with positions vacant and career opportunities in the industry.
READ MOREGovernment Backs Thousands of New Apprentice and Trainee Jobs
9 March 21
HVIA has welcomed the expansion of the Australian Government’s targeted wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees, as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan.
READ MOREFunding for women’s leadership development available
10 February 21
Are you a woman working in the transport and logistics industry? Women & Leadership Australia is currently offering scholarships worth up to $5,000 to support participation in an online leadership development program.
READ MOREInspiring activations coming to the BTS21 Jobs Hub
3 February 21
It is full steam ahead with preparations for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show and with each week more details are being revealed about exciting displays, events and activations taking place within and alongside the show.
READ MORE2020 HVIA National Award Winners
20 November 20
Winners of the 2020 HVIA National Awards were announced at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning and broadcast around the country.
READ MOREInnovation and commitment celebrated at HVIA National Awards Breakfast
20 November 20
HVIA today announced the winners of a suite of awards, for leadership and innovation, in the heavy vehicle sector.
READ MOREHeavy Vehicles 101 – the new induction course for new starters
30 October 20
HVIA’s online Learning Management System (LMS) is now live with a comprehensive new training package for entrants to the industry, staff in back-of-house or non-technical roles, and industry stakeholder organisations.
READ MORENational Apprentice Challenge – are you up for the challenge?
21 October 20
The call for apprentices from around the country is out now. The opportunity to compete in the National Apprentice Challenge, with selected teams taking on the best-of-the-best from all over the country, has been raised another notch.
READ MOREGovernment going halves on 100,000 new apprenticeship positions
5 October 20
The Morrison Government is backing trades to play a big role in Australia's economic recovery, offering a 50 per cent wage subsidy on new apprenticeships, effective immediately.
READ MORENew grants support participation in business events
11 September 20
HVIA is pleased to share with you the Australian Government’s announcement this morning of a $50 million injection into Australia's vital business events sector ahead of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MORE2019 National Apprentice of the Year
10 August 20
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MORENew JobTrainer, plus extensions to JobKeeper and loan guarantees
21 July 20
Significant announcements have been made to stimulus measures over the last few days including and extension and forthcoming changes to the JobKeeper scheme and to SME Loan guarantees, and the new JobTrainer scheme.
READ MOREJobKeeper extended but there’s a catch
20 July 20
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the JobKeeper Payment will be extended by six months, offering businesses and their workers a continued lifeline.
READ MOREJobTrainer Skills Package
16 July 20
The Prime Minister has announced a $2 billion program to give hundreds of thousands of Australians access to new skills by retraining and upskilling them into sectors with job opportunities, as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
READ MOREAdd leadership and communication skills to your new trade
16 July 20
HVIA is one of four peak automotive industry bodies that have partnered to offer the Automotive Industry Ambassador Program for late stage apprentices and early trades people.
READ MOREReflections: Here’s to the year ahead
24 June 20
It is at times like these that we need to band together and be there for each other.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking has written to Members reflecting on 2019-20 and outlining HVIA's year ahead.
Year in Review 2019/20
23 June 20
The 2019/20 year has certainly presented circumstances and a business environment that no one could have predicted, nor would have wished for. That didn't stop HVIA and its members from rising to the challenges.
READ MOREGateway to Industry Work placements Employers Guide
26 May 20
The Gateway to Industry Schools program is addressing the skills shortage issue by investing and creating talent pipelines in high schools.
READ MORETAFE Queensland’s free isolearn micro-credentials
29 April 20
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE Queensland, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, is offering a range of free education and training to support individuals, and small, medium and large businesses.
READ MOREKeeping apprentices in their apprenticeship
1 April 20
Community Solutions, Apprentices and Trainees, have five Heavy Commercial Vehicle Apprentices available for placement with a new host employer.
READ MOREAutomotive skills still vital to Australia’s economy
18 February 20
The skillsets of automotive industry workers set to be displaced by the departure of Holden are still highly sought after in Australia.
READ MOREBuchholz praises heavy vehicle ingenuity at HVIA Gala Awards
19 November 19
The heavy vehicle industry’s appetite for innovation was quenched at the 2019 HVIA Gala Awards Dinner held at South Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel on Friday night.
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz MP praised the quality nominations competing for HVIA’s suite of awards.
Report shows trade studies set students up for a fruitful career
14 August 19
HVIA says Grattan Institute report shows the vast majority of schools are currently a bit blinkered to the opportunities available through trades and other vocational study.
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