Industry Engagement Team

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

I have worked in the Vocational Education and Training and Employment sectors for over 20 years, with a diverse background encompassing state and federal government programs. Much of my time has been spent supporting the construction industry from grass roots pre-employment programs to apprenticeships, to up-skilling. I enjoy connecting with stakeholders and collaborating on solutions to workforce shortages. Personally, my father is an electrician, and my brother is a cabinet maker. I grew up seeing first-hand the diverse opportunities for tradies and the endless career trajectories that come from pursuing careers in construction.

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

My passion for this industry is limitless. I enjoy supporting and guiding new entrants to consider careers in construction, to their full journey from apprentice to tradesperson and beyond. It is critical in a labour shortage such as we are experiencing to think outside the box and attract talent via all avenues. My primary focus is both in impressing upon individuals and employers the benefits from upskilling and lifelong learning. I enjoy maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, that bring about tangible outcomes for the construction industry.

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 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

I have been around the industry for 20 years in several different roles. My time in the sector has been primarily spent developing relationships with businesses and manufacturers to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes. My experience in the industry has ranged from territory/region management to delivering technical training and support for businesses and consumers. Construction, maintenance, training, and technical support have been the corner stones of my career and have allowed me to develop a keen interest in the future of opportunities in construction.

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

I am passionate about partnering with businesses to develop opportunities in the marketplace. Innovation and agility are key to maintaining direction in the current world of construction, and I believe that starts with having the right training and development. The construction sector can be a complex and rewarding industry, and I have always taken pride in supporting businesses and consumers to better outcomes. Together, we can build a stronger future in construction.

Relationship with the construction and / or training industry

My journey in the construction industry began over 32 years ago as an apprentice bricklayer in the UK. I migrated to Australia in 2006 with my skills and experience, contracting to builders around Queensland. An upskilling opportunity funded by CSQ provided me with a pathway into the training industry, where for the past 10 years I have been passing on my knowledge of building and construction to others. Through both my Stakeholder and Industry engagements I have been able to not only attract people to the industry but assist with training, mentoring and coaching, resulting in great outcomes for the construction industry.

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

I really enjoy helping others to succeed. Connecting with industry and building relationships across Stakeholders employers and apprentices, enables me to provide guidance to those wishing to undertake a career within the construction industry. I enjoy helping businesses to grow whilst working in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement, enables me to contribute back to an industry that has served me well.

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 15 years, 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 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

My construction industry journey started at my parents’ civil construction business. Working in civil construction allowed me to obtain a good cross section of experiences in areas such as, Workplace Health and Safety, Site Supervision, Tender Writing, and Estimating. When I was looking to expand my career, I transferred a lot of this knowledge into the Mining sector which then started my journey in Vocational Education and Training. Being back in the construction industry and working at CSQ feels like coming home to me.

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

I love assisting businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to utilize training and develop their employees through upskilling opportunities, which enhances their overall future business capability. Seeing training enable businesses to grow and give back to their communities by way of employment, support, training, and community engagement is incredibly rewarding.

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.