Employer Resources

Curated for employers in the Cairns Reion to help you easily access relevant jobs programs and initiatives, workforce planning tools, plus business and region information to help attract and retain employees.

State Government Programs

  • Starting a Business

    Find what you need to know to help you start your business in Queensland.

     

  • Business Launchpad

    Save time and effort when starting and running your business by using the Business Launchpad, a digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs.

     

  • Skilling Queenslanders for Work

    • Community Work Skills assists disadvantaged Queenslanders to gain nationally recognised skills and qualifications up to a certificate III level.
    • Work Skills Traineeships funds paid work placements on community, public works and environmental projects for up to six months.
    • Get Set for Work provides intensive employment and training assistance over a 12 month period to young, disengaged Queenslanders aged 15-19.
    • Ready for Work assists disadvantaged Queenslanders to transition into the workforce by providing 6-8 week courses focused on job search assistance and training.
    • Youth Skills provides nationally recognised training and employment support to 15-24 year olds who are engaged with Youth Justice Services or Queensland Corrective Services.
    • Community Foundation Skills assists disadvantaged Queenslanders with low level language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills to gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to participate successfully in a modern knowledge economy.
    • Skill Up provides assistance to adults 25 years and older to upskill or reskill in entry level positions in high priority industries to maximise existing and future job opportunities.

  • Gateway to Industry Schools Program

  • Regional School to Industry Pathway Program (RSIP)

    The RSIP program aims to strengthen school-industry partnerships and support school-to-work transitions that respond to local skills and industry needs and contribute to the government priorities and strategies for building Queensland's workforce.  Get in touch with the FNQ Manager michael.goodrich@qed.qld.gov.au and see how your business can increase awareness of and participation in - your industry. 

Federal Government Programs & Initiatives

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