You’re invited to a Workforce Attraction and Retention Forum, hosted by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training, focused on helping businesses become employers of choice and strengthen the regional workforce.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 18th November 2026
Time: 7:30am – 9:30am
Location: Kingaroy RSL, Markwell St, Kingaroy
Cost: FREE
Key benefits include:
- Practical tools and strategies to support workforce attraction and retention, including employment initiatives, and available grants and funding. Opportunities to hear from local business leaders, industry professionals, and government representatives
- Access to customised programs and resources designed to meet the unique needs of your business.
- Light Breakfast provided.
Guest Speakers:
- Annelies Maxwell - Global Engineering and Construction
- Matthew Ricketts and Kate Goebel - Astills Electrical Services
- Kate Reardon - Queensland Farmers Federation (Industry Workforce Advisor)
- Nick Hess - Small Business Financial Counselling
- Joe Proctor - QLD Government Department of Small & Family Business
- Karen Mostyn - QLD Government Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
If you have any questions, please email ddsw@dtet.qld.gov.au