17 Mar 2021 – Launch of the Building and Construction Workforce Action Plan

The Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Workforce Action Plan 2021, lays out recommended actions to support the growth of the industry and support Tasmania’s recovery from the effects of COVID-19.

It encompasses activities that are proposed as well as those that are already underway in the building and construction sector, and was created through a series of engagements with industry, education and community stakeholders. Stakeholders identified five key areas where targeted action would support improved workforce development and training outcomes for the sector.

They are as follows and are further explored within The Plan.

• Attracting new people to the sector
• Mentoring for success and retention
• Growing and sustaining diversity
• Building business resilience and productivity
• Sectoral strategic planning.

Click here to view The Plan.

Click here to see the Minister's media release.