Putting our future in the hands of a new generation
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.
Transport and Logistics Jobs Showcase
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.
Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week media launch
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.
Access eligible workers for entry-level positions
The Federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has opportunities available for businesses to deliver projects under the Launch into Work program.
TAFE EV workshop showcases readiness for technology transition
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.
Albanese’s first budget highlights trouble ahead
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.
Peak bodies unite for Female-Only job seeker plan
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.
Who will help with women who weld?
HVIA is looking for a member to host the highly successful “Women Who Weld” program at a Queensland trailer manufacturing facility in early 2023.
Australian Industry Trade College Rookies Challenge
HVIA was recently invited to the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) Rookies Challenge at Emu Gully.
Shortages, summits and submissions
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.
Step in the Right Direction
THe "Much more than just a job” campaign, showcases career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
Skills shortages are impacting productivity
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.