Local Jobs Program - Darling Downs

LOCKYER VALLEY: Limited stallholder places remain for the 2026 Lockyer Valley Jobs and Careers Expo! 👀

▶️ Employers, training providers and support organisations still have an opportunity to get involved in this year’s expo in Gatton.

Meet local people exploring new opportunities - including students, school leavers, career changers and job seekers ready for their next step.

📍 Gatton Shire Hall
📅 Tuesday 4 August | 🕘 9.00am - 3.00pm

✔️ Connect with local talent
✔️ Promote current vacancies
✔️ Showcase career and training pathways
✔️ Build your future workforce

Remaining stallholder spaces are limited! Register here 👉 https://champ.ly/TjMM6xlf



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Apprenticeships and traineeships for Western Downs locals 🔧

Applications for the next Shell QGC Pathways Program open soon, with apprenticeship applications opening Monday 29 June 2026!

📍 It’s a great opportunity for Western Downs locals looking to start a hands-on career close to home with Shell's QGC business!

The program, supported by MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees helps people build a career in the Western Downs, with opportunities across areas including:
▪️ Mechanical fitting
▪️ Electrical and instrumentation
▪️ Process plant and wellsite operations
▪️ Warehousing and logistics

Participants receive safety training, hands-on experience and mentoring, with the opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

✅ Mature age workers, women and Indigenous people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Register your interest here 👉 https://bit.ly/49yNwcj


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ID CONNECT: The right ID can open doors to employment, training, healthcare and government services. 🔑

ID Connect is coming to ▶️ Oakey, bringing government agencies and community supports together in one place to help people get connected.

📍 Oakey Cultural Centre, 62 Campbell St
📅 Thursday 25June | 9am-2pm
✅ Open to everyone

Bring any ID you have, and we'll use it to help get what you need, including:
📜 Birth Certificates
🚗 Learner Driver Licences
🆔 Photo ID Cards
💼 Tax File Numbers
➕ Plus support with Centrelink, Medicare, Electoral Enrolment, Blue Cards and more.



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TOOWOOMBA | Employment Services Roles

atWork Australia is hosting an Assessment Centre in Toowoomba on 18 June 2026 for people interested in a career supporting job seekers into employment.

The organisation is recruiting for a range of roles and is seeking people interested in helping people find and retain meaningful work.

📍 Toowoomba 📅 18 June 2026

More information and applications 👉 https://champ.ly/QS383fxK

Only 2 spots left for intake 2!

Have you used Workforce Australia or another employment service recently?

The Australian Government is seeking people with lived experience of employment services to help inform future reforms.

▶️ The new Lived Experience Panel will provide opportunities for participants to share their experiences through online working groups, focus groups, surveys and other consultation activities.

Applications are encouraged from people across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia, including:
▪️ First Nations people
▪️ People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
▪️ People with disability or health conditions
▪️ Carers and parents
▪️ People with lived experience of mental health challenges, homelessness or the justice system

Selected participants may receive an incentive payment, with no impact on current employment services or income support payments.

📅 Expressions of Interest close 24 June 2026

More information and applications: https://champ.ly/Kawx_x5E

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TOOWOOMBA: Want a Job in Hospitality?

🌟 The next Job Ready: Hospitality program is specially tailored for migrants and refugees registered with Workforce Australia .

Gain practical skills, kitchen experience and connections to local employers to help you move into hospitality employment!

🍳 8 days TAFE training
🍳 5 days kitchen experience
🍳 Pathways to jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships

📅 Info Session: Thursday 18 June
📅 Program starts: Monday 29 June

Speak to your Workforce Australia Employment Consultant to find out more.

Developed in partnership with the Department of Trade, Employment and Training Skills for Queensland with training provided by TAFE Queensland.

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Power Up Your Workforce ⚡

Got apprentices or an electrical team to support? This free Toowoomba session from Skills for Queensland will share the latest practical assistance available for businesses, supervisors and teams.

The session will cover mentoring and training support, free micro-credentials, and resources to help with supervision, safety, compliance and workforce retention.

📍 Middle Ridge Golf Club, Toowoomba
📅 Thursday 18 June 2026 | 🕞 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Register here: https://champ.ly/4yh7DWWn

🏃‍♀️ Hurry: registrations close 5.00pm Friday 12 June.

Interested in trades or manufacturing? 🔧👷‍♀️

Forge Her Future is a free 3-day program in Toowoomba designed to help women build confidence, try hands-on activities, meet local employers and explore career opportunities in trades and manufacturing. ⚙️🏭✨

📅 23-25 June 2026
📍 Australian Well Control Centre, Toowoomba

To submit an expression of interest, visit: https://champ.ly/1dvLL8i-

Delivered by Empowered Women in Trades - EWIT in partnership withAMWU - Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union and hosted by the AWCC - Australian Well Control Centre - RTO 41356.

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