It is one component of the suite of programs delivered under the revitalised Back to Work initiative, which is designed to give businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment and help workers facing disadvantage in the labour market.
The fund provides:
The fund will support industry organisations to primarily support people from the following groups:
The fund is administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
This project aims to address the shortage of Swim Teachers and Aquatic Professionals in Queensland by supporting individuals in gaining employment and creating career pathways for long-term employment and retention in the aquatic industry.
The project will focus on attracting and support various roles within the industry including entry-level Swim Teachers, Pool Lifeguards, Coaches, Swim School managers, Pool Operators, Aquatic Technical Operators and Customer Service Team Members.
Support and development opportunities will be offered to both new and experienced employees to foster long-term engagement and retention within the aquatic industry.
Our goal is to place 150 job seekers into entry-level aquatic courses and to support 75 current aquatic professionals across Queensland in undertaking advanced training and extension programs.
enquiries@aquajobsqld.com.auThis Growing Workforce Participation Fund project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Please note that all student enquiries should be directed to enquiries@aquajobsqld.com.au, not to individual organisations, unless you are already enrolled in a course with that RTO.
ABN 23 857 817 889
Sports House, 150 Caxton Street, Milton QLD 4065
P: 07 3367 0833
ABN 60 478 008 791
RTO 5431
1204 New Cleveland Road, Gumdale QLD 4154
P: 07 3823 2823
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This Growing Workforce Participation Fund project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
This Project is a proud collaboration between Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance, AUSTSWIM, SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia and Royal Life Saving Society Queensland.