The inaugural Jobs & Skills Month kicks off this week, bringing together employers, educators, training providers and industry organisations to explore how we can strengthen Australia’s workforce and create more opportunities for lifelong learning.
Running from October 20 to November 20, 2026, the Jobs and Skills Australia initiative carries the theme ‘Pathways to Success’, recognising the many different routes people take into employment, through their careers and into new opportunities.
For HVIA, the theme aligns closely with our expanding Workforce & Industry Capability agenda. Building a skilled, resilient and sustainable heavy vehicle industry means more than attracting new entrants. It means raising awareness of the diverse careers our industry offers, supporting effective training and development, helping people progress, and creating workplaces where they can thrive.
Opportunities To Learn And Contribute
As Australia’s Jobs and Skills Council for the automotive sector, the Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is offering several opportunities for HVIA members to engage in important workforce conversations through its upcoming webinar series:
>> October 28 – ‘Women in Automotive: Turning Conversations into Action’. Exploring challenges, opportunities and practical approaches to building a more inclusive automotive workforce.
>> November 11 – ‘AI In Industry: Automotive’. Presented in collaboration with the Future Skills Organisation, featuring 10 examples of AI already being used across the automotive industry.
>> November 16 – ‘Yarns For Change: Driving Indigenous Careers Into The Automotive Industry’. Examining how employers can attract, retain and support Indigenous employees and build sustainable career pathways.
>> December 7 – ‘AUSMASA Wrapped: 2026’. A review of the year’s major projects, industry consultations and outcomes.
All webinars run from 12:00pm (AEDT), with registrations available through the AUSMASA webinar series.
Learn more about the national initiative at Jobs & Skills Month.