Careers in manufacturing
The manufacturing sector provides around 180 000 full-time jobs - 10 per cent of Queensland's workforce. The sector is the largest employer of full-time workers.
Queensland's dynamic manufacturing industry has much to offer school-leavers - exciting job prospects, the opportunity to learn new technologies and gain essential skills and training through apprenticeships and traineeships.
Opportunities for employment and careers exist right across the main manufacturing industry sectors. Are you willing to take on the challenge to become part of the following innovative and highly-skilled sectors?
Aerospace
The aerospace sector is an energetic and rapidly expanding part of Queensland's manufacturing industry.
Boatbuilding
The marine sector is part of the vibrant and progressive Queensland manufacturing industry with boatbuilding gaining a reputation as a world leader dominating the pleasure boat market.
Biotechnology
Queensland has an international reputation for innovation, creativity and excellence in the biotechnology sector, positioning our state at the forefront of the 'knowledge economy'.
Electronic equipment manufacturing
Queensland's electronic equipment manufacturing sector has experienced rapid growth over the last decade and the opportunities for young people to become part of this high-tech industry are numerous.
Engineering, machinery and equipment manufacturing
There are substantial opportunities for you to pursue a long-term career in manufacturing in Queensland, with enormous potential to get a job, secure a career and play a part in this innovative industry sector.
Food processing and supply
The food processing and supply sector is a significant part of Queensland's vibrant and burgeoning manufacturing industry.
Light metals
Light metals are shaping as Australia's star industry in the 21st century due to a great raw material base, operational know-how that is second to none, and the development of innovative technologies to process metal.
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