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Ignite the Future of Queensland's Transport and Logistics through Industry Intelligence and Engagement!

The transport and logistics industry in Queensland is facing significant challenges in the skills and labour market.

With rapid technological advances and evolving industry demands, it is essential to gather industry intelligence through effective engagement to address current and emerging challenges.

QTA's Industry Skills and Jobs Engagement Managers are here to be your sounding board, hearing what you have to say to inform stakeholders, including the government, on vital skills, jobs, and vocation and educuational training (VET) issues.

State of the Skills and Labour Market in Queensland:

The transport and logistics sector is pivotal to Queensland’s economy, but it faces various hurdles, including labour shortages, skill gaps, and attraction and retention issues. Enhanced industry engagement is crucial to inform government stakeholders about the unique needs of our workforce, ensuring that the industry can operate effectively and safely.

Sector-Specific Insights

Road Freight: A backbone of Queensland's economy, road freight is experiencing a growing demand for skilled drivers and logistics coordinators. Insufficient qualified personnel highlights the urgent need for targeted training programs.
Passenger Freight: As public transport systems expand, there’s a heightened demand for customer service skills and safety training, which are essential for enhancing the passenger experience and ensuring safety.
Rail: The rail sector requires highly specialised skills, particularly in engineering and operating. As rail infrastructure expands, it’s crucial to have the most relevant qualifications available to attract and retain talent that can manage and sustain these developments.
Aviation: The aviation industry is still rebounding post-pandemic and is struggling with shortages in air traffic control, maintenance, and customer service roles. Continuous training and development in these areas are vital for safety and efficiency.
Maritime: Queensland’s maritime sector is critical for trade and tourism. Skills in navigation, marine engineering, and safety protocols are essential for maintaining safety and operational standards.
Marine: The marine industry demands skilled workers in shipbuilding, repair, and operational safety. Investing in training and skill development is necessary to keep up with industry advancements.
Warehousing: With the rise of e-commerce, there's an increasing need for skilled workers in warehouse management. Emphasising inventory control and technology integration is essential for optimising operations.

We Want You - Choose How to Get Involved 👇

Stay Informed: Subscribe to updates from QTA and industry bodies. Knowledge is power, so keep abreast of training programs, government policies, and labor market trends.
Get Engaged: Participate in industry forums, workshops, and networking events. Connect with peers to exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions to workforce challenges.
Share your Expertise: The highest level of engagement where you your insights and knowledge will drive the future of Queensland's transport and logistics workforce.

Together, we can attract talent, build skills, and propel our industry to new heights! Join us on this exciting journey by getting in touch today!

Tamika Horan

Industry Skills & Jobs Engagement Manager

(Road Transport and Warehousing)

Mobile: 0435 626 620

Email: tamika@qta.com.au

About Tamika

As the Engagement Manager for road freight, passenger transport, and warehousing, Tamika will act as a key liaison between industry and government. Tamika's role requires her to stay informed and responsive to the challenges businesses face across the sector, from driver shortages and workforce pressures to compliance issues. Tamika encourages employers and industry stakeholders to reach out, as she can activley support you to address training and skilling issues and bridge gaps.

Tamika brings over 15 years of experience within the trucking and transport industry. She began her career at a family manufacturing business where the primary contract involved manufacturing truck sleeper cabins for Mack Trucks. As the Operations Manager, this role focused heavily on aftermarket modifications designed to maximise comfort for Australian truck drivers, recognising that many drivers spend more time in their sleeper than at home.

Tamika later moved into the role of Transport Manager at Neilsen’s Concrete & Quarries, overseeing a diverse fleet including agitators, tippers, and powder tankers. This position gave Tamika firsthand insight into the operational, regulatory, and workforce challenges faced by transport operators, as well as a clear understanding of how rapidly the industry is changing and how unprepared many businesses are for what lies ahead.

Tamika now looks forward to engaging with businesses across the sector to better understand their challenges and to work collaboratively on solutions that ensure the industry remains resilient through current pressures and future change.

PS. Tamika is partial to a meeting over a parmi 😉

Maya Hajrovic

Industry Skills & Jobs Engagement Manager

(Rail, Aviation, Maritime and Marine)

Mobile: 0401 968 058

Email: maya@qta.com.au

About Maya

With over 10 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across transport and related sectors, Maya brings a strong understanding of the workforce challenges facing industry.

Maya's role involves working closely with employers, training providers, and government to identify current and emerging workforce needs, analyse skills gaps, and support the alignment of training, qualifications, and career pathways with real industry demand. She is particularly focused on ensuring workforce solutions are practical, future-focused, and responsive to industry change, technology adoption, and regulatory requirements.

She has a proven ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and to act as a strong advocate for industry needs. Maya works collaboratively to support workforce planning, skills development, and sustainable talent pipelines across rail, aviation, marine and maritime sectors.

Maya is passionate about strengthening industry training, government collaboration, improving workforce participation, and supporting career pathways that deliver skilled, job-ready workers while supporting long-term industry productivity and growth.