Tag: jobs

Forestry industry growth plan

The State Government officially launched its South Australian Wood Fibre and Timber Industry Master Plan in the Limestone Coast last week. The plan has been...

Timber future is now

NeXTimber’s Australia’s first Radiata Pine Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing facility has officially opened in Tarpeena. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas...

Trial steers transport towards greener future

The State Government has announced a $200,000 investment for Fennell Forestry to commence phase two of an electric log truck trial through the South...

New homes for essential workers

The Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme continues to achieve key milestones, with a Limestone Coast builder sought to construct the second lot of homes...

Student teacher embraces on job learning

UniSA student Kelsie Wilkinson has been working at Millicent High School since the beginning of the 2023 school year to help address teacher shortages. As...

Rules set in stone

Strict new regulations on the processing of engineered stone products come into effect in a bid to reduce the risk of dust diseases. All workers...

Hydrogeology skills dry up

The Department for Environment and Water in this region is short-staffed according to Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven. She said the DEW currently employs a...

Chefs in hot demand

Businesses across the Limestone Coast hospitality sector have reported a staff shortage in the industry, especially for chefs. Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast, which advertise...

Site locked in for key worker housing

The first block of land to build homes for key workers including teachers, police officers and health care workers in Mount Gambier has been...

Regional jobs and skills on display

The Limestone Coast Jobs and Skills Showcase will be held for a second year tomorrow in Mount Gambier. The annual event, coordinated by Workforce Australia...

Job seekers to come face-to-face with potential employers

Limestone Coast employers are invited to register for an upcoming Jobs and Skills Showcase. Hosted by Workforce Australia Local Jobs Murray and South East, the...

Hospitality immersion gives students taste of career potential

Local students have spent a month immersed in the hospitality industry to introduce them to a range of careers. TAFE SA Lecturers Lisa Fewins and...

Staff pursue opportunities

Staff turnover at Wattle Range Council is substantially higher than usual according to its chief executive Ben Gower. He was responding to a query from...

Job figures at record high

South Australia has produced its best employment figures in history. There are now 40,000 more South Australians in work than at the time of the...

GTE honours workers

Group Training Employment (GTE) held its annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards presentation at its offices recently. The awards recognise the outstanding efforts...