Workforce Events

EVENT HOST: Queensland Tourism Industry Council
LOCATION: The Club at Parkwood

QTIC invites tourism, hospitality, travel and events businesses in the Gold Coast to take part in QTIC’s Future Ready Workforce Consultation – a practical, industry-led session focused on shaping the future workforce of our region.

This interactive 90-minute consultation brings together tourism-related business owners, managers, HR professionals and industry stakeholders to share insights, validate workforce challenges, and co-design solutions that support attraction, retention and capability development across the Gold Coast.

Your input will directly contribute to statewide workforce planning and help ensure regional priorities are reflected in future policy, funding and programs.

What you’ll gain

• A voice in shaping workforce solutions for the Gold Coast
• The opportunity to validate and build on findings from the QTIC Workforce Priorities Report (Nov 2023)
• Practical discussion on skills shortages, training pathways, workforce attraction and retention
• Connection with local industry peers and workforce partners
• A post-session summary showing how your feedback will inform next steps

EVENT HOST: Kari Foundation
LOCATION: Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community? To explore and immerse yourself in all things Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander? If so, then KARI Foundation’s Community Unity Event is the perfect way to do just that. Held annually in April, Unity Day provides a one-stop shop for members of the community to explore and experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture first hand. There will be stalls, business consultations, employment opportunities, cultural activities, and more – there’s something for everyone at this special event! So come and join us – let’s celebrate our culture and community together!

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.