Jobs and careers galore at local Industry Showcase

from Hervey Bay Advertiser and Hervey Bay Property Guide

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JOBSEEKERS of all ages are being encouraged to go along to the Fraser Coast Industry & Careers Showcase to get direct access to current job vacancies, apprenticeship opportunities and long-term career pathways.

The free event is the region’s premier employment expo, taking place at Maryborough Showgrounds from 1pm5pm on June 7, and is a partnership between Jobs Fraser Coast and Fraser Coast Regional Council. Its key aims are to fill vacancies, address local skills shortages and help local people into local jobs, by bringing businesses, trainers and support agencies together with students, jobseekers and career changers all in the one place.

“The Showcase will feature more than 80 organisations ready to hire or train local workers, from industries including trades and manufacturing, timber and agriculture, health and aged care, police and emergency services, and more,” said Mayor George Seymour.

“We really want to see local people benefiting from all the great opportunities on offer in the region at the moment, and this event will be one of the best ways to do it.”

Jobs Fraser Coast Chair Michelle Hay said the Maryborough Showgrounds would once again be abuzz with live-action demonstrations, up-close and hands-on experiences, and plenty of opportunities to chat informally to industry experts.

“This event is designed to be practical and meaningful, so there’ll be things like trucks, tractors and tanks, and the chance to try out all sorts of equipment,” she said. “We’re also excited about our biggest single exhibit – a huge site led by Downer and shared with John Holland and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.”

One business returning to the Showcase is Moddex, a

Maryborough-based handrail and balustrade manufacturer that employed two new recruits to join its Design Academy thanks to last year’s event.

“The Showcase was great because it enabled us to talk to interested people there and then,” said Nick Lester, Moddex’s National Projects and Design Manager.

“Not only did we fill the open positions we had, it also generated further interest and put our name out there.”