Future of Work

Jobs Queensland has heard from stakeholders that work, industries and skills are changing, and that there is a need for an adaptable workforce in our state. There has also been significant media attention on the future of work as we move further into the 21st century, with much reporting focused largely on technological impacts.

Through research, consultation and other activities, Jobs Queensland is considering what the future of work means for employment and skills policy in Queensland.

This project is investigating what the future of work could look like in 2030 for Queenslanders and our economy. This includes considering the implications for skills and employment policy of technological change, social and demographic trends, and institutional frameworks.

PROJECT STAGES

The project is being undertaken in three stages.

Stage 1: Literature Review and Discussion Paper

• An extensive review of the literature around the future of work and its impacts (see below)
• Development of a discussion paper to be used as basis for consultation with Queenslanders (see below).

Stage 2: Consultation and reporting

• Statewide consultation on the discussion paper and supporting social research project
• Reporting on findings from engagement activities and research to date.

Stage 3: Further research

• Identification of further research on the impact of future work trends and models and their impacts on Queenslanders.

HAVE YOUR SAY

There are several opportunities to respond to the discussion paper.

• Participate in a workshop
  • Central Queensland (Rockhampton) – 5 March 2019
  • Darling Downs South West (Toowoomba) – 7 March 2019
  • Outback North (Mt Isa) – 12 March 2019
  • Far North Queensland (Cairns) – 14 March 2019
  • Sunshine Coast (Nambour) – 20 March 2019
  • Webinar – 22 March 2019 (Please complete an EOI form)
  • South east Queensland (Logan) – 25 March 2019
• Provide a written submission to engagement@jobsqueensland.qld.gov.au based on the questions listed in the discussion paper.
  Submissions close on 15 March 2019.

Together we can influence and create the future we want for Queensland. Jobs Queensland encourages you to participate in these upcoming consultation activities.

Together we can influence and create the future we want for Queensland.

Jobs Queensland encourages you to participate in these upcoming consultation activities.;