Projects and programs
Skills Tasmania is currently progressing the following projects:
High-Vis army extension
- The Government is progressing its 2030 Strong plan by committing an additional $6 million to boost the highly successful High Vis Army to 2027.
- Initial discussions have been held with several members of the High-Vis Army and National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) around the desired outcomes and how best to align the workforce initiatives with industry needs.
For more information about the High-Vis army go to High-Vis Army Program
Early Childhood Education and Care Sector
Growing and upskilling the Early Childhood Education and Care sector will occur through the Early Years Workforce Development Fund. The fund will provide scholarships, settling incentives and retention incentives to encourage staff to relocate to regional locations.
Earth Works Training Site at Quercus Park
Tasmania’s first purpose-built Earth Works Training Site will be built at Quercus Park. This will be an open work site, delivering real life training in a safe, controlled and authentic industry setting. It will provide faster, safer and more efficient training for plant and machinery operators as well as a wide range of other jobs, including truck drivers and road traffic controllers, and those working in safety roles, pipe laying and other industry-specific areas with training needs.
Macquarie Point Stadium - Workforce Training Plan
In 2025 Keystone Tasmania, in its ministerial advisory role, was engaged to assist in the preparation of a workforce planning and training needs assessment for the proposed multi-purpose stadium at Macquarie Point.
The Workforce Training Plan was commissioned by the Tasmanian Government through the Department of State Growth. The purpose of this Workforce Training Plan is to assess opportunities for the State Government to maximise local building and construction industry workforce development outcomes from the Macquarie Point stadium construction project.
The production of this report relied on the considerable contributions and expertise of key stakeholders in the building and construction industry along with the VET and education sectors.
Macquarie Point Stadium - Workforce Training Plan (PDF 2.3 MB)