Deploy Workforce Solutions

PADDOCK PROJECT

WE DON’T JUST TALK ABOUT SKILLS. WE PUT THEM TO WORK.

This one started with a rusted-out telehandler bucket sitting in a paddock at the Calliope Men’s Shed.

The lads needed it back in action so they could move materials around their yard.

So… we got to work.

Our mentor Swamy organised the bucket to be delivered to Mark in the workshop back at Deploy.

Tristan and Carl, two of our Alumin8 participants, jumped at the chance to work on it.

Gas cutting.
Welding.
Fabrication.
Problem solving.
Working with real equipment.
On a real job that needed doing.

Big shout out to some of our local businesses getting behind local people and local projects — without needing a big song and dance about it.

Xtreme Engineering Pty Ltd for transporting the bucket to us.
Halo Technologies for cutting and rolling the steel for the new bucket
Walz Group for blasting, painting AND delivering the finished bucket back to the Men’s Shed

From rusted out in a paddock…
to back in the yard doing its job.

Along the way, two young fellas got the chance to put their hands on tools, work alongside industry and learn skills they can take with them into the workforce.

That’s what Paddock Projects are about.

Find a problem.
Bring people together.
Get stuck in.
Build skills.
Give something back.

Just industry, community and people getting things done.

🖤🧡

Real gear. Real skills. Site-ready.

Thanks to Grant Sutherland and NRG for dropping off valves, actuators, expansion joints, flanges and pipe spooling for our students to strip down, rebuild, and master.

This is how we build tomorrow’s workforce today.

Just upgraded the lighting above the work benches in the workshop and wow — didn’t realise how dingy it was in there until we saw the difference! 💡

Massive shout out to Kelian from Voltix for the install — absolute legend, honeycomb light grid looks unreal and the whole workshop feels brighter and safer to work in.

Lights sourced from — thanks for sorting us out with the good gear.

If you’re after an electrician who does quality work and makes your space look this good, give Kelian and the Voltix Co team a call. 🙌⚡


Voltix Co.

One of the things I love most about living and working in a regional community is that people look after each other.

Over the past few months we’ve had the opportunity to help out the team at the Calliope Men’s Shed with a few small projects. We certainly weren’t expecting anything in return, so we were genuinely touched when the boys turned up with this beautiful set of gum timber steps they had milled and handcrafted as a thank you.

The craftsmanship is incredible, but what really got me was the Deploy logo carved into the timber. It’s such a thoughtful gesture and something we’ll proudly look at every day.

Two of our current trainees, Katie and Shenae, didn’t stand back and watch—they grabbed the tools and installed the steps themselves. Both women are working towards transitioning into heavy industry, and every chance to build practical skills and have a go helps build the confidence they’ll take onto site.

Workforce development isn’t always about classrooms or assessments. It’s about creating opportunities for people to contribute, learn, and feel like they belong. It’s about communities investing in each other.

To the whole crew at the Calliope Men’s Shed, and our Veteran Mentor Swampy who set this one up, thank you. Your generosity means far more than a set of steps. You’ve reminded us that when local people back local people, everyone moves forward.

That’s the kind of community we’re proud to be part of.

GPC apprenticeship and traineeship infor sessions are being held on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11 down at the Marina,
great opportunity for thise looking at applying for trade careers

Kick off your career in Oil & Gas

Highly recommend this pathway, I have seen some great careers have started right here. Any of our past graduates who are thinking of applying and need assistance, touch base and I will set up a time to catch up.

Shell's QGC business

It’s that time of year again.

QAL APPRENTICESHIPS INFORMATION EVENING

SPREAD THE WORD

Are you a Year 11 or 12 student exploring career pathways? Join us for our 2027 Apprentice Program Information Sessions.

Hear from current apprentices, meet the QAL team, and discover what it’s like to work at one of the world’s largest alumina refineries. Family members are welcome to attend.

Apprenticeships available:
• Electrical & Instrumentation (dual trade)
• Fitting & Machining
• Boilermaker

📅 Sessions: Wednesday 3 June or Thursday 4 June
🕓 Time: 4:15 pm arrival (4:30 pm start)
📍 Location: Bob Druitt Training Centre at QAL

📩 Questions: [email protected]

👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/qalapprentice2027

If under 18, please attend with a parent or guardian.

Into the final 2 weeks of our second program for the year — and this crew is stepping into industry the right way.

They have been busy building new skills and learning about our local industry pathways

Goals have been set and placements and onboarding have already begun.

Next programs are scheduled for June and July. If you are looking for a pathway into industry send your resume to [email protected] - tell us abit about yourself and why you would be a good candidate for the next program.