Hospitality Review: October/November 2024

Workforce Development

Sourcing Season Talent: Find summer staff

work in their areas.

https://www.jt.tas.gov.au/regional_jobs_hub

As we look forward to a bumper summer and the trade that it brings with it, we know lots of venues are searching through every drawer and cupboard looking for one thing, staff! Across Tasmania, staff shortages continue to be a massive problem. The pool we recruit from has shrunk, and as an industry we need to try dipping our toes into other areas to help staff our venues. So in preparation for the silly season, we have put together a list of free recruitment avenues available to you to help fill your ranks.

Schools

working

with

THA

Workforce

Development Program

THA’s Workforce Development program works with students all over Tasmania and can play a role in trying to help businesses recruit students interested in Hospitality who live in their local area.

Head Space

Headspace support young people with mental health, physical health, alcohol, and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, they work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. A large part of this is helping young people find employment. They often have young people who are eager to work and have a support network around them to help the young person and the Employer.

Tas Tourism and Hospitality Jobs

Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality Jobs is a free portal connecting jobseekers with job opportunities across Tasmania’s tourism and hospitality businesses. If you’re keen to find your perfect role in Tassie’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry, build your skills, and help create once-in-a-lifetime moments for visitors to our state, you’re in the right place. Sign up and become a member today to take full advantage of this one-stop jobs portal. If you’re a Tasmanian tourism or hospitality businesses seeking new employees? Post your job vacancies on the portal at no cost and find the talented applicants your team needs.

Facebook Groups

Groups like Bartenders & Hospitality of Hobart, Tasmania Backpackers, Tasmanian Chef Exchange, Community Noticeboards are full of skilled and entry level job seekers looking for temporary to permanent work.

https://www.tastourismandhospitalityjobs.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ BartendersofHobart/

The Migrant Resource Centre

The Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) supports and empowers migrants and refugees to settle and live fulfilling lives in Tasmania through effective, targeted, and meaningful services. They have a wide network of eager Migrants wanting to find work.

https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1278007408944773

https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1043676612350127

https://mrctas.org.au/

Workforce Development Enquiries? Contact Jack Milbourne E: jack@tha.asn.au Ph: 0439763977

Regional Jobs Hub

A part of Jobs Tasmania, the Jobs Hubs connect jobseekers and businesses. They help Tasmanians find new opportunities through meaningful work and break through barriers that might be holding them back. They have lists of people actively looking for

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