Workforce Events

EVENT HOST: MG Aussie
LOCATION: Regus Surfers Paradise

 Boost employee motivation, retention, and performance by building a culture of engagement and accountability.

Employee engagement is a necessary strategy for companies that want to succeed in the marketplace. Employee engagement is not an HR initiative that managers are reminded to do once a year. It is a key strategic driver of employee performance, accomplishment, and continuous improvement all year long. It is the outcome of how your organisation interacts with people to drive business results. This Employee Engagement training is suitable for anyone that works in a management or leadership role.

EVENT HOST: MG Aissie
LOCATION: Regus Surfers Paradise

 Turn people potential into performance through smart hiring, growth, and retention strategies.

This 1 Day Talent Management course provides a practical understanding of how organizations attract, develop, engage, and retain high-performing employees. The course covers the full talent lifecycle, from workforce planning and recruitment to performance management and succession planning. It focuses on aligning talent strategies with business objectives while addressing modern workforce challenges. Concepts are explained in simple language with real workplace examples to ensure clarity and application. The session equips learners with actionable insights to build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline.

EVENT HOST: MG Assie
LOCATION: Regus Surfers Paradise

Explore 2026 skill trends, AI impact, future job demands, digital transformation, and workforce strategies for the evolving workplace.

This 1 Day course gives a strategic understanding of the upskilling landscape in 2026. You explore emerging skill trends, the influence of AI on job roles, and how organizations are transforming through digital technologies. The course highlights the growing skill gap, evolving workforce expectations, and new talent development strategies. You gain clarity on future job demands, reskilling approaches, and how HR and L&D teams can prepare employees for rapid workplace changes. The session provides actionable insights to help leaders build resilient, future-ready teams.

EVENT HOST: MG Aussie
LOCATION: Regus Surfers Paradise

 Build essential corporate skills to improve employability, workplace confidence, and readiness for professional roles.

This course is designed to help underemployed professionals strengthen essential corporate skills required in today’s workplace. It focuses on communication, professionalism, teamwork, problem-solving, and workplace expectations. The session bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real corporate requirements. Practical examples and guided activities help build confidence, clarity, and job readiness within one day.

EVENT HOST: Experience GOLDCOAST
LOCATION: Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, Carrara

The Gold Coast Careers Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Queensland, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Whether you’re a high school student, parent, career changer or job seeker, the Gold Coast Careers Festival provides access to a diverse collective of educators, career specialists, industry experts, guest speakers and employers through an informative, interactive and engaging experience.

• Find out about studying at Southern Cross University, Bond University, TAFE Queensland, and Griffith University, plus opportunities with ADF
• Visit 50+ exhibitors from a wide range of institutions and sectors
• Learn more about career pathways - courses, professional development, apprenticeships and traineeships
• Connect with Gold Coast employers about job opportunities – both current and future
• Career advice – chat with a Career Advisor about your career direction, job search or get a CV health check
• Seminars - hear directly from current students and industry experts
• Entertaining stage demonstrations and careers development workshops

School bookings including FREE bus travel will open soon – be the first to know and register your interest today.

EVENT HOST: Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast 
LOCATION: JW Marriot, Surfers Paradise

Explore new opportunities, connect with leading employers, and take the next step in your career. Following the outstanding success of last year’s event, which featured 53 stallholders and attracted over 1,000 job seekers, the Multicultural Employment Expo (MEExpo) is returning even bigger in 2026.

This year, host MCCGC will welcome 75 to 80 stallholders and an estimated 1,300 job seekers from the Gold Coast and surrounding regions.

MEExpo 2026 will offer a variety of employment support services and mini-workshops, including:

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Interview preparation
• How to use AI in your job search
• And much more!

Employers are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to participate as stallholders.