Residential, industrial, and transport infrastructure investment is accelerating, supported by strong demand across renewable energy and mining. But delivering this pipeline will place significant pressure on the region’s workforce and construction capacity.
Andrew Chapman from the Queensland Major Contractors Association will provide an overview of Townsville’s infrastructure pipeline, the delivery challenges ahead, and what industry can do to respond.
Joshua Barber from the Department of Trade, Employment and Training will unpack Queensland’s current labour market, local skills shortages, and how the vocational education and training sector is adapting to support Townsville’s growth.
Following the presentations, Nimai Hawkins from Oreana will join our speakers to share on-the-ground experience with regional workforce pressures and explore practical ways industry can support long-term regional growth.
Hear the latest market intelligence, understand the workforce challenges ahead, and gain practical insights to help your business prepare for the opportunities emerging across the region.
Secure your spot today.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
7:00am for a 7:30am start – 9:00am
Rydges Southbank Townsville
23 Palmer Street, South
Townsville QLD 4810
Member: $80
Member Table of 8: $640
Non-Member: $105
Non-Member Table of 8: $840
5:00 PM, Thursday 30 July 2026
Hot-plated breakfast, brewed coffee and tea
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Major Contractors Association
Acting Executive Director – Data and Analytics | Strategy and Skills Performance Division
Department of Trade, Employment and Training
Project Director
Oreana
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