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Townsville: Securing our Workforce

Join us for a practical look at Townsville’s construction outlook, including the growing project pipeline, workforce pressures, and delivery challenges shaping the region’s next phase of growth.

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.

Kieran Benfield 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.

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.

Event summary

Date

Thursday, 6 August 2026

Time

7:00am for a 7:30am start – 9:00am

Location

Rydges Southbank Townsville
23 Palmer Street, South
Townsville QLD 4810 

Price

Member: $80
Member Table of 8: $640
Non-Member: $105
Non-Member Table of 8: $840 

 

RSVP

5:00 PM, Thursday 30 July 2026 

Hot-plated breakfast, brewed coffee and tea

Speakers

Andrew Chapman

Chief Executive Officer

Queensland Major Contractors Association

Kieran Benfield

Executive Director – Data and Analytics Strategy and Skills Performance

Department of Trade, Employment and Training

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