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Peter Voorhoeve

“Australia is standing on the precipice of a serious truck driver shortage, the effects of which will be felt far beyond the transport industry. If the industry does not find ways to attract more drivers to the industry, we will all feel the pain in higher prices for the things that trucks move up and down our highways – food, clothing, construction materials, medical supplies and consumer goods to name just a few.”

President and CEO of Volve Group Australia

Is there really work available in these industries?

We’ve selected some key projects and organisations, simply to highlight the work happening right now, in our regions. In short, YES there is work in these industries.

In Victoria

Major transport projects creating jobs for Victoria. There is currently a massive overhaul of the transport network right across Victoria, which is creating tens of thousands of jobs across a vareiety of sectors, from construction and engineering, to human resources and administration. With opportunities to work within the private sector, through construction partners, or through roles within the public sector.

A website has been created to help make job searching for roles within theses major projects easier.

Big Build Jobs

The Victorian Government's Major Projects Skills Guarantee also provides opportunities for apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets to work on Victoria's biggest building and construction, infrastructure and civil engineering projects, read more below!

Major Project Skills Guarentee

110+Major Roads and Rail projects

15,000+People in jobs across Victoria

10%At least 10% Apprentices, Trainees or Engineering Cadets

20+Construction & Engineering Partners

IN NORTH EAST VICTORIA (AND ALBURY!)

Transport

There is a shortage of employees, particularly young people, in these industries. That means there are some great opportunities too!

Logic Centre

Border Express

Mainfreight

Ron Finemore Transport

Linfox

Logistics & Warehousing

The Transport, Logistics and Civil Construction industries are expected to grow significantly in Australia in the next 5 years.

Woolworths Distribution Centre

SCT Logistics

Civil Construction

Lavington Sports Ground Redvelopment

Wodonga Library Redevelopment

Inland Rail Project

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE (INDUSTRY GROWTH, IMPACT OF AUTOMATION)

You may hear things like “trucks are going to be driverless soon, you’ll be out of a job” or “warehouses are all automated these days, there aren’t any jobs” and “you need a job in IT and tech to have a job in the future”. So how will automation, technology and innovation REALLY impact the transport, logistics and civil construction industries?

Automation

Remotely piloted aircraft (drones) are delivering parcels; manual tasks are being automated; a large volume of real-time data is being produced daily; and electric vehicles are being trialled for rollout.

VR Opportunities

Nearly a third of businesses within the Transport and Logistics industry are investigating how to integrate VR to improve occupational health and safety training.

Technology Improvements

Internet of Things (IoT), the connected network of digital devices, appliances, software and sensors, is also opening up new frontiers. The flow of information generated by these devices can enable companies to have a strong data capability which can create many benefits; such as dynamic routing, anticipatory shipping, real-time tracking of shipments. The sensors and connected devices can track temperature, quality, battery level, and issues affecting assets, goods, or vehicles in transit.

So... there will be less jobs in these industries right? WRONG!

Skill Needs

AI cannot work independently of humans; it will serve as a trusted advisor to supply chain workers. Therefore, the workforce must be digitally adept and literate in data analytics and higher order skills.

Skill needs include the safe operation, maintenance, engagement and disengagement of automated systems as well as awareness of cyber security risks.

Soft Skills & Problem solving

Nontechnical skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity are integral to the successful adoption and implementation of disruptive technologies. Creativity and problem-solving skills will help individuals to explore new technologies and deploy them effectively in the workplace.

Industry experts and participants at the AIS Industry Skills Forums during 2018 emphasised the significance of soft skills as well as lifelong learning in order to have a workforce prepared for the future. Having an agile and resilient workforce, which is ready to adapt to changes, is essential.

Digital Literacy

The proposed adoption of global data standards and collaborative electronic platforms will require digital literacy, data management, and associated skills in cyber security.

These skills will ensure reliable and efficient freight and passenger movement with improved productivity.

New Opportunities

These innovations offer new opportunities, as well as disruptions to organisations, making upskilling and retraining the current and future workforce a priority to keep pace with changes.