News: Consultants
Tourism identified as vital to Australia's future prosperity
Tourism representatives have welcomed indications that a significant new report will highlight the key role tourism can play in Australia's future economic growth. A preview of...
Oct 10, 2013
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James Eastes joins the gemba Group
The gemba Group has announced that James Eastes has been appointed to the role of Strategy Consultant as part of the expansion of its Venues & Facilities division into Sydney....
Oct 8, 2013
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Xyst consultancy welcomes Paul Wilson and annouces expansion into Australia
The New Zealand-based Xyst consultancy has announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as a Senior Consultant. Wilson was previously the General Manager Community Services at...
Oct 5, 2013
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New staff and new programs for dolphins at Resorts World Sentosa's Marine Life Park
The Marine Life Park at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has employed 36 trainers for its 24 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins ahead of the imminent opening of its Dolphin...
Sep 29, 2013
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Harsh Qatari labour conditions move centre stage as FIFA debates 2022 World Cup timing
Controversy over conditions for unskilled and semi-skilled workers in Qatar involved in the construction of World Cup-related infrastructure as well as for flight attendants of...
Sep 27, 2013
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Australian University Sport to link with British counterparts on research
Australian University Sport (AUS), the governing body of university sport in Australia, supporting athletics and competition at over 50 member institutions, has recently agreed...
Sep 16, 2013
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Korean Government reveals plans to add 40,000 sport industry jobs
The Republic of Korea's Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry has announced plans to add 40,000 more jobs in the country's sports industry. The Ministry has drawn up strategies...
Sep 12, 2013
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Workplace survey shows long work hours and long term industry commitment
With information collection still underway for the 2013 Sportspeople Workplace Survey, preliminary results are showing some interesting trends in the aquatic, fitness,...
Sep 8, 2013
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Department of Conservation job cuts 'a nightmare for New Zealanders'
The loss of more than a hundred experienced Department of Conservation staff is a blow for conservation says New Zealand First Labour Relations spokesperson Barbara Stewart....
Sep 2, 2013
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Leisure/service industry careers highlighted as part of National Skills Week
A Service Skills Australia TV program on leisure/service industry careers, focussing on the various support roles that assist the Cricket NSW Blues, will be broadcast tomorrow...
Aug 29, 2013
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Brisbane Lions to relocate training and administration base to new elite facility
The Brisbane Lions are to move their training and administration base from the Gabba to a location at Springfield, west of Brisbane. The new $60 million club facility will be...
Aug 23, 2013
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Tourism industry wants lower wage rates
Tourism industry associations are urging the next Australian Government to reduce wage costs with both the Accommodation Association of Australia (AAA) and Australian Tourism...
Aug 10, 2013
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Contract wins for Belgravia Leisure
Belgravia Leisure has enjoyed a successful period of business growth with a series of contract wins and re-appointments. The company has been appointed to manage the new...
Aug 9, 2013
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gemba appointed to explore investment innovation in community sport facilities
Wodonga Council has appointed gemba to undertake an industry research study into best practice innovation in commercial and private investment in community sport and recreation...
Aug 8, 2013
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Report indicates leisure industry skills shortage
A study by Michael Page Hospitality and Leisure has indicated that a skill shortage in the leisure and hospitality sectors of the Australian economy may lead to higher salaries....
Aug 6, 2013
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Survey on future demand for service industry occupations
Service Skills Australia is undertaking a survey to gather industry views on the likely future demand for service industry occupations. Each year, the Department of Education,...
Aug 4, 2013
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ATEC welcomes seasonal worker extension
The announcement of the extension of the Seasonal Worker Program trial to cover accommodation businesses across the whole of Western Australia by Federal Employment Minister...
Aug 3, 2013
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gemba Group expands its Venues & Facilities division
The gemba Group has announced the expansion of its Venues & Facilities division into Sydney. Since its launch in Melbourne in early 2012, the Venues & Facilities division has...
Jul 31, 2013
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Ernst & Young global survey shows link between sport and high performing women
New research from Ernst & Young shows that 67% of women occupying a C-level management position (such as chief executive, chief financial officer) had participated in sports as...
Jul 21, 2013
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Workforce development conference to bring industry and training providers together in Brisbane
Following the success of its inaugural event in 2012, the 2013 Queensland Fitness, Sport and Recreation Workforce Development Conference will be bringing industry and training...
Jul 17, 2013
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Gold Coast Turf Club to cooperate with Queensland racing inquiry
The Gold Coast Turf Club says it will cooperate with the Queensland Government's $3 million inquiry into the State's racing industry. The inquiry, which began in Brisbane...
Jul 16, 2013
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AECOM strengthens its position in Asia's leisure industry
AECOM is strengthening its presence in Asia's leisure industry through increasing the Asian components in its annual Theme and Museum Index (undertaken with the Themed...
Jul 8, 2013
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Les Mills Asia Pacific recognised as a Great Place to Work
Les Mills Asia Pacific has been acclaimed by BRW Magazine and the Great Places to Work® Australia Institute as being among the top 50 places to work in Australia for 2013. The...
Jul 5, 2013
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Aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport employment and salary trends under the microscope
People working in aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport jobs in Australia and New Zealand are being called upon to participate in a national survey which opens this week,...
Jun 20, 2013
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