Employer Resources
Comprehensive information for Toowoomba employers to help you easily access relevant jobs programs and initiatives, workforce planning tools, plus business and region information to help attract and retain employees.
Local Jobs Programs
Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce – Business Connect Pathways Program
Downs Industry Schools Co-op (DISCO)
TAFE Queensland – Trade Tasters
Catholic Care – Toowoomba Refugee and Migrant Services (TRAMS)
Mercy Community – Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS)
Year 10 Work Experience – local high schools
State Government Programs & Initiatives
Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program
Diverse Queensland Workforce Program
Gateway to Industry Schools Program
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- Advanced Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Agribusiness (Highfields SHS, Downlands College, Wilsonton SHS, Oakey SHS, Pittsworth SHS)
- Building and Construction (Highfields SHS, St Joseph’s College, Tmba SHS, Wilsonton SHS)
- Community Services (Wilsonton SHS)
- Tourism and Hospitality (Centenary Heights SHS, St Joseph’s College, St Saviour’s College)
- Health (St Saviour’s College)
- Information and Communication Technology
- Minerals and Energy (Centenary Heights SHS, Downlands College, Oakey SHS, Pittsworth SHS, Toowoomba SHS)
- Screen and Media
Federal Government Programs & Initiatives
Indigenous Skills Engagement and Employment Program
Multicultural Australia Programs
Recruitment Resources
Visit the Recruitment Support page
Training Resources
Workplace Diversity
Welcoming refugees into your workforce
Access for employers – Disability – Job Access
Workforce Tools
Attracting New Residents

Business & Industry
Regional Development Australia – Darling Down and South West Inc
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE)
Construction Skills Queensland
Government
Queensland Dept of Education, Small Business and Training
Queensland Dept of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
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