Blue Collar Skills

More tradies to head to WA as $10,000 Construction Visa Subsidy Program lure extended.

More than 1000 overseas tradies have signed up to come to WA as part of a Construction Visa Subsidy Program which offers firms looking to hire construction workers from overseas subsidies of $10,000 to offset migration agent fees, visa applications and relocation costs. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Lpbph0

More tradies to head west as $10,000 lure extended A program that offers a $10,000 sweetener to lure overseas tradies to WA will be extended for another year as the State Government looks to bolster its under-manned construction workforce.

Helping Injured Tradies Upskill As Vocational Trainers.

The Allan Labor Government is helping injured tradies to re-skill as Vocational Education Trainers - as more and more students enrol in VET courses at school.

Minister for Education Ben Carroll today visited Ringwood Secondary College, where Nick Holloway will teach Engineering and Metal Fabrication after completing the VET Trainer Career Pathway Pilot Program. Read more:https://hubs.la/Q02LpcJ50

Helping Injured Tradies Upskill As Vocational Trainers The Allan Labor Government is helping injured tradies to re-skill as Vocational Education Trainers - as more and more students enrol in VET courses at

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Discusses Adelaide Infrastructure, Labour Shortages, and Australia's Olympic Future: An In-Depth Interview.

PRIME MINISTER Said: It certainly is. We know that we need to train more doctors, we need to train more nurses, we need to train more people right across the health system, including in aged care. The other thing that we need to do is to make sure that doctors do go into becoming GPs. There was a real skew, if you like, towards people becoming specialists and not going into general practice. And GPs are the people who look after us on a day to day basis. They're the people who we have a relationship with throughout our life. They're the people who we can pick up the phone to and it's such an important role that they play. One of the reasons why we tripled the bulk billing incentive in last year's Budget that's had an enormous impact in the number of people who can see their GP for free is that we really wanted to incentivise GP practices. So we understand that this is one of the challenges in the health system and Mark Butler, a great South Australian, is dealing with it. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Lpfj-0

Laid-back tradie casually reveals the staggering amount of money he can earn in just ONE week.

A laid-black tradie has casually revealed the eyewatering amount of money he can make in just one week.

The tree lopper from Queensland in a TikTok video interview by job app Getahead, said he's currently earning $35 an hour but has previously raked in $26,000 cash for a 40 hour week. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02LpbbW0

Aussie tradie stuns after revealing how much he made in a week The Queenslander was being interviewed for a TikTok video by the job app Getahead on a Brisbane street in early August.

Brisbane tradies reveal how much they really earn in GetAhead survey.

The highest earner of the bunch was an underground coal miner, earning an annual salary of about $300,000 per year.

That’s about double the average wage of a miner in Australia, according to Seek data based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers on job ads.

But the coal miner also clarified that he owns the business he works for.

The second-highest salaries were revealed by a crane operator who said he earns over $200,000 annually, and a fire technician who said that same figure was at the top end of his annual earning capacity, matching the average earnings for the roles. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02LpbP00

Tradies shock with the truth about their earnings Workers are lifting the lid on just how much money they make.

The initiative is transforming lives while helping the ongoing teacher shortage across the state.

Injured Melbourne tradies getting a second lease on life | 7NEWS - YouTube

Injured Melbourne tradies getting a second lease on life | 7NEWS A new program is giving injured Melbourne tradies a second chance. The initiative is transforming lives while helping the ongoing teacher shortage across the...

Aussie tradie wins $3.2 million payout in landmark case: 'Beyond my belief'

An Aussie miner has been awarded $3.2 million in compensation after developing a terminal illness on the job. Craig Keogh was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis (also known as black lung disease) after working for years as a machine operator at NSW and Queensland mines. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Lpb510

Aussie tradie wins $3.2 million payout in landmark case: 'Beyond my belief' Craig Keogh's case has been dubbed the 'tip of the iceberg'.

Bleak issue costing Aussie tradies $4,144 a year: 'Won't be able to do the job.

Tradies like Jake Oldfield say the job does take it's toll on their bodies. (Source: Supplied)
A staggering number of tradies are suffering injuries while on the job and it could spell disaster at a time when the industry is facing a huge shortage of workers. A new study from the Australian Physiotherapy Association found nine in 10 tradies have suffered work-related injuries and half are living in severe pain. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Lpbrk0

Bleak issue costing Aussie tradies $4,144 a year: 'Won't be able to do the job' Tradies like Jake Oldfield say the job is taking a toll on their bodies.

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SKILLED TRADES IN AUSTRALIA!

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a rewarding career and a chance to immigrate to Australia? This is your time!

Australian businesses are experiencing a surge in demand for skilled trades workers across various industries. A recent Ai Group survey revealed that 77% of businesses are struggling to find qualified technicians and tradespeople, making it a fantastic time for skilled migrants to consider Australia.

Why the High Demand?

This trend is on the rise. In just four years, the number of businesses reporting a need for these skills has grown significantly, from 49% in 2020 to a staggering 77% in 2024. This increased demand creates a prime opportunity for qualified migrants to build a successful career in Australia.

What Skills Are Most In-Demand?

The specific trades in high demand will vary depending on the industry, but the survey highlights a general need for a wide range of technical and practical skills.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02BDZtn0

Australia Needs You! 77% of Businesses Seek Skilled Trades. Is your trade in demand? This is your chance to immigrate & build a successful career in Australia. Get help with the immigration process!

Technical and trade skills in high demand and hard to find in 2024.

Ai Group's Centre for Education and Training (CET) today released survey data showing Technicians and Trades workers are in high demand, and increasingly hard to find. 77% of businesses surveyed reported an increased need for these skills, and 79% said they were having difficulty finding or training staff to meet this need.

Businesses also reported an increased demand for Managers and Professionals but are finding them slightly easier to source. 69% of the businesses surveyed reported an increased need for Managers, with 58% having difficulty finding or training staff to meet this need. 66% reported an increased skill need in relation to Professionals, with 61% having difficulty finding or training to meet this need.

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elink.clickdimensions.com Ai Group's Centre for Education and Training (CET) today released survey data showing Technicians and Trades workers are in high demand, and increasingly hard to find. 77% of businesses surveyed reported an increased need for these skills, and 79% said they were having difficulty finding or training...

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Plumbers, builders and engineers have been left off a list of skills for visas while yoga instructors and jewellery designers are in, despite the nation grappling with a housing crisis.

The government will soon make changes to its 482 visa, where migrants are sponsored in certain industries to work for Australian companies, and replace it with a new model.

One of the three new pathways will be open to anyone earning more than $70,000 and working in an occpuation on the ‘Core Skills Occupation List’ - meaning it’s in demand.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02B1Dsj0

‘Clown show’: Tradie visa move slammed Plumbers, builders and engineers have been left off a list of skills for visas while yoga instructors and jewellery designers are in, despite the nation grappling with a housing crisis.

Housing and construction skills programs get $90m boost.

Some 15,000 fee-free TAFE and VET places will be made available over two years from January 1, to address Australia's housing crisis.

Next week's federal budget for 2024/25 will also deliver an additional 5000 places in pre-apprenticeship programs.

An additional $1.8 million will be spent to streamline and fast-track skills assessments for about 1900 potential migrants with qualifications in construction and housing, and the processing of evaluations for new arrivals in targeted occupations.

Next week's federal budget will deliver an additional 5000 places in pre-apprenticeship programs. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

The federal government aims to build 1.2 million more homes as Australia's population, currently almost 27 million people, grows.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02xJ1x70

Housing and construction skills programs get $90m boost An extra 20,000 training places will be funded under a $90 million national package to boost the number of tradies in construction and housing.

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom.

Thousands more Australians could be lured to the construction sector as the government attempts to boost a struggling workforce and hit housing targets.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02xJ1BL0

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to...

The federal government will fund an additional 20,000 fee-free TAFE places in next week’s budget in an effort to boost a chronic shortage of tradies plaguing Australia’s construction sector.

Labor will invest a total of $90.6m for an extra 15,000 free TAFE and VET places and 5000 pre-apprenticeships to increase a pipeline of skilled workers in the construction and housing industry.

Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor said the new investment would support more people to enter secure and well-paid work and strengthen Australia’s housing supply.

“This is a great opportunity for people to gain a trade while accessing government incentives and reduce cost of living pressures through more affordable housing,” Mr O’Connor said.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02xJ1sT0

Millions to fight tradie shortages The federal government says Australia needs more tradies to reach its ambitious housing goal and has a plan to achieve it.

Australian budget to target housing woes with more construction workers.

SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - The Australian government will boost the number of skilled workers in the housing sector in next week's national budget, spending A$90.6 million ($59.76 million) on free training and making it easier for skilled construction workers to migrate, officials said.
The budget to be handed down on May 14 will have a big focus on housing, officials said on Tuesday evening.
Rising rents, interest rate hikes and surging living costs in the past few years have inflamed what was already among the world's least affordable housing rental markets, where record numbers of people can no longer afford to buy after a surge in house prices.

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Amping Up the Trades: Australia’s Bold Plan to Fill the Skills Gap

As Australia faces a daunting tradie shortage, the government is not just sitting back. They’re launching a massive $90.6 million initiative to boost vocational training and address the critical skills gap in the construction and housing sectors. This strategic investment aims to open up 20,000 TAFE spots, which include 15,000 new training places and 5,000 pre-apprenticeships. It’s a direct response to the looming challenge of building 1.2 million new homes by 2029, a target that’s looking tough with the current shortage of skilled workers.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02xJ0Hb0

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Australia Invests $90.6M to Revamp Trade Education and Tackle Tradie Shortage Discover how Australia's $90.6 million funding aims to combat tradie shortages by offering 20,000 fee-free TAFE spots in critical sectors.

Tradies are the hidden heroes of the housing crisis

Australia is in the middle of a massive housing crisis. The finger-pointing game is well underway.

But as per usual, the truth comes down to basic economics. First - there’s demand.

Record-high immigration has pushed rents and house prices sky-high. This has left many young Australians and low-income families in the lurch.

The second factor is supply. Or in other words, our inability to build enough houses.

I’m sure you’ve read the headlines.

Every week, another construction company goes bust. Every month, there’s new stats showing that we’re not building anywhere near enough houses to keep up with demand.

But you can’t blame tradies. Read more: https://hubz.li/Q02sYK-80

Tradies are the hidden heroes of the housing crisis - why don't they get a fair go? The people who are building the houses we need to fix the housing crisis are some of the most disadvantaged when it comes to conquering the housing crisis and getting on the property ladder.

Women tradies face in the workforce

A new report has found women tradies often resort to changing their names to appear more masculine just to get a foot in the workforce door.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02sYLjP0

Disheartening' trend women tradies face in the workforce A new report has found women tradies often resort to changing their names to appear more masculine just to get a foot in the workforce door.

Women Struggling To Make It As Tradies Across Australia

As Australia struggles through a housing crisis, it appears the solution could be right in front of us, but women are struggling to get a foothold in the construction industry all because of their gender.

Watch: https://hubs.la/Q02sYLjL0

Women Struggling To Make It As Tradies Across Australia As Australia struggles through a housing crisis, it appears the solution could be right in front of us, but women are struggling to get a foothold in the con...

Australia's 2024–25 Permanent Migration Program

Australia is planning its migration program with a focus on enhancing economic prosperity, social cohesion, and improving access to services such as healthcare and education, as discussed in a public input process by the Department of Home Affairs. Read more:https://hubl.li/Q02nkktn0

Western Australia and Telangana set to collaborate on healthcare workforce skilling

Western Australia is planning to sign a letter of intent with the Telangana government, which will help in skilling of healthcare workers Read more: https://hubl.li/Q02nkp-L0

Western Australia and Telangana set to collaborate on healthcare workforce skilling Western Australia plans to collaborate with Telangana for healthcare skilling, aiming to address the shortage of healthcare workers.

Calling all Mechanical Fitters: Your Aussie Adventure Starts Now!

Australia's booming, especially for folks who can keep the machines humming. If you're a Mechanical Fitter with dreams of working Down Under, this guide is your golden ticket to landing a killer job and loving every minute of it.

What's a Mechanical Fitter Do?

Think of them as the mechanics who keep Australia's industries running smoothly. They're the rockstars who:
👉Set up new equipment like it's nobody's business, making sure it runs perfectly for years to come.
👉Diagnose and fix problems faster than you can say "G'day," preventing costly shutdowns.
👉Are whizzes with all sorts of tools, both fancy and old-school, and get the job done flawlessly every time.
👉Can read blueprints like a detective reads clues, following even the most complex instructions to a tee.
👉Prioritize safety above all else, keeping themselves and everyone around them safe and sound.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02q43040

Calling all Mechanical Fitters: Your Aussie Adventure Starts Now! Calling all Mechanical Fitters!🇦🇺 Your dream Aussie job awaits. Get a guide to landing a killer gig, stellar salary, and amazing lifestyle Down Under.

Australian governments have never managed net migration.

With all the migration policies and visa announcements made across both major parties, neither has considered the long-term implications for net migration, writes Dr Abul Rizvi.

Australian governments have historically confined themselves to managing the number of permanent visas issued. If a minister wants to increase permanent visas issued in a particular category, this has to fit within the overall permanent migration target or the minister must convince Cabinet to change the target. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02qwHfd0

Australian governments have never managed net migration With all the migration policies and visa announcements made across both major parties, neither has considered the long-term implications for net migration.

How sunseekers are transforming Australia’s migration trends

Residents of Australia’s capital cities are fleeing the big smoke for greener pastures, with regional migration at its highest level in over 12 months. Read more: https://hubl.li/Q02nkg0_0

How sunseekers are transforming Australia’s migration trends Residents of Australia’s capital cities are fleeing the big smoke for greener pastures, with regional migration at its highest level in over 12 months.

Women tapped to fill lucrative tradie jobs as Australia struggles with tradie labour shortage

As industry experts point to a failure of attracting women into trades for Australia’s labour shortage, one “lady tradie” is proof of the lucrative potential in the traditionally male-dominated fields.

Melbourne plumber turned tiny home builder Aimee Stanton, 30, said she was on a salary of $120,000 in her early 20s after choosing to do an apprenticeship in plumbing. Read more: https://hubl.li/Q02nkg0R0

Is your industry facing skill shortages? The Feb 2024 International Labour Market update reveals ongoing challenges in care, transport, retail, and more. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02mPqbf0

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Analysing Australia's State and Territory Nominations for the 2023-24 Program Year

The latest data highlights significant activities across various visa subclasses, particularly the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated, the Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188), and notably, the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). While there have been no nominations for the Business Innovation and Investment visa, sparking speculation about its future, the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) stands out for its direct path to permanent residency for skilled workers without requiring state or territory nomination. Read More: https://hubs.la/Q02mjS6d0

Analysing Australia's State and Territory Nominations for the 2023-24 Program Year Discover the latest trends in Australia's Skilled Nominated and Skilled Work Regional visa nominations for the 2023-24 program year. Explore insights on regional preferences, occupation demands, and the impact on Australia's migration strategy and regional development.

Australia: 2024 Migration Strategy Plan

Australia introduced its new migration strategy plan for 2024, which aims to revamp the country’s immigration system. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02kPmyw0

The Enhanced UK-Australia Working Holiday Visa Scheme (Subclass 417)

In a groundbreaking move that celebrates the deepening ties between Australia and the United Kingdom, exciting new developments have emerged in the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program and Youth Mobility Scheme, thanks to the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (Australia-UK FTA). This evolution heralds a fresh chapter for UK passport holders, offering expanded opportunities and a streamlined path to adventure down under. Here's everything you need to know about the new Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa arrangements, marking a significant shift in international mobility and cultural exchange. Read more. https://hubs.la/Q02m0Cvv0

The Enhanced UK-Australia Working Holiday Visa Scheme (Subclass 417) Discover the revolutionary enhancements to the UK-Australia Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) effective from July 2023. This blog covers everything from expanded age limits and simplified application processes to the exciting possibility of a three-year stay without specified work requirements. Di...