Industry Engagement Team

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have been in the construction and training industry for over 40 years. A large part of that time consisted of running my own painting and decorating business and have been involved in the training area for approximately 15 years. The industry has been very good to me and if I was given the opportunity to do it all over again, I 100% would.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

Having spent most of my working life in construction and the training industry, I’m very passionate about it. I am very keen to pass on my knowledge and assist people to progress in this industry through training and upskilling. In this industry, you will never stop learning. There is always someone you are working with or around that can teach you something new. You only have to listen and ask.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

A trade qualified Licensed Plumber, I have enjoyed working in and around the construction industry for over 20 years. In this time I have seen many changes in the industry which requires workers to regularly undertake training and upskilling to maintain currency in their field. For the last 15years, I have been working in the RTO / GTO sector where I have developed a passion for assisting business owners and their staff to grow their careers and personal development

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

The identification of training needs and support available to workers in the construction industry. I like to assist others to maintain a high level of skills and quality of work whilst maintaining safety in the workplace.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have been involved in the Training and Employment Industry for 18 years across varying roles of Stakeholder Engagement.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

Training provides significant skilling and morale benefits to both employers and employees. I really enjoy creating opportunities allowing individuals to develop and grow personally and professionally.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have devoted my entire career working in the vocational education and training sector. My primary focus has been to help businesses and individuals find the best training solutions to suit their needs. Sometimes the industry can be challenging but I find it to be very rewarding.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

I am focused on encouraging and supporting the local building and construction industry to invest in skills and training for the future which will ensure we have a skilled workforce to deliver significant projects in the region. I believe an apprenticeship or traineeship provides an ideal pathway to employment. As a former trainee myself, I have experienced first-hand the opportunities and benefits the program created for me.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

Having previously worked for manufactures’ within the paint, electrical & dairy industries, I have a good understanding of the challenges that businesses & employers face. Each day brings variety. From a Sole Trader, to a Builder or a Principle Contractor of a Major Project, each with their own challenges to overcome.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

I have a passion for helping SME’s be successful and grow their businesses. Training and skilling of themselves and their employees enables growth and success.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have lived on the Gold Coast for nearly 15 years and have seen instrumental growth in the construction industry over this time. I worked in the education space for most of my life in a number of roles from early childhood educator through to business development for trades for a major RTOs. Through my years in the education space, I have developed a passion to assist new entrants to follow their dreams and established workers to develop more skills. I also enjoy helping businesses to understand their workforce capability and designing a plan to make the most out of their team.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

I love to see people of all ages find their passion and develop themselves from a new entrant to a leader within their chosen field. I find chatting with people face to face, developing a rapport with them, gives them a go-to person within the industry where they feel comfortable to ask questions and gather the information they need. I am confident the building and construction industry is in a growth phase and hope that working with construction businesses to upskill their workforce, will place them in a good position to tackle what lies ahead. I hope to provide workforce solutions to businesses of all sizes from the one-man band to tier 1 companies.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

For around 20 years in a previous life, I was principally involved with apprentices/trainees. From managing a New Apprenticeship Centre, to managing a small local training company, developing business in Group Training, and to regulating employment of apprentices/trainees in government.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

My passion has always been promoting customer service in small to medium sized businesses through training and development. I have found my niche in CSQ, educating construction companies in the benefits of utilizing CSQ’s subsidized courses, assisting them with training needs analysis, promoting workforce development and acting as a conduit for them to other funding sources, contacts and opportunities.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have enjoyed working within Queensland’s construction industry for over twenty years and initially found my start as a fitter and turner. Since then, I have enjoyed a broad range of roles and my most recent experience has focused solely on construction training (in particular, qualifications and short courses).

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

As a tradesperson, I have always seen the advantages of upskilling and now, in my current role, I am able to assist individuals in taking a step forward in their training journey. The Brisbane region provides so many opportunities for small to medium business and my passion is to help facilitate the training that the industry needs.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have worked within the construction industry for over 25 years. After my journey as a Trade Qualified Cabinetmaker, I moved into management roles supplying product for SME, residential, and commercial buildings throughout the Central Queensland and the Mackay/Whitsundays regions.

What is your construction and / or training industry focus / passion

I’m excited to be in a position to give back to the industry that has allowed me to do so much throughout my career. I look forward to assisting individuals and businesses in upskilling so that we continue to shape the construction workforce for future generations. I’m passionate about infrastructure at all levels and being around the workforce that make it happen.