How to Employ

Practical guidance to help Redlands Coast businesses hire and support staff with confidence.

What Is “How to Employ” ?

Hiring new staff can feel complex, from understanding compliance requirements to creating a positive workplace culture. Our How to Employ initiative simplifies this process by providing local businesses with clear guidance and practical tools.

How to Employ exists to help Employers:

Why It Matters on the Redlands Coast?

Local businesses are the backbone of the Redlands economy. Ensuring employers have the knowledge and tools to hire and support staff effectively means:

Videos

Hear from experts and local business leaders as they share insights on key employment topics — from HR and legal compliance to workplace wellbeing and recruitment strategies.

2025 HR, Legal & Wellbeing Event

This event was designed to equip local business owners and managers with the tools and insights to lead confident, compliant, and healthy workplaces.

RJC Business Event Overview

A dynamic business event where Redlands employers gained practical HR insights, explored smarter workforce strategies and connected with expert support. Attendees left empowered with fresh ideas, meaningful connections and renewed confidence to strengthen their teams and grow sustainably.

Get Skilled Empowering Redlands Coast Careers

A dynamic look at how upskilling strengthens the Redlands Coast workforce. Local employers and training leaders share practical pathways, industry-aligned training options and real career progression, empowering individuals and businesses to grow with confidence in a changing economy.

Karen Abraham ,Deputy Principal at Cleveland District State High School

Karen Abraham, Deputy Principal at Cleveland District State High School, champions school-to-work programs that give students practical experience, industry connections and confidence, helping them build real-world skills and clearer career pathways that prepare them for successful futures across the Redlands Coast.

Paul Mcmanus from Kubunity

Paul McManus, Project Manager at Kubunity, highlights how local construction businesses can better navigate industry growth by using the support available across the Redlands Coast to attract, develop and retain skilled people through the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee.

How To Guides

Explore our practical guides, templates, and checklists to help you manage recruitment, HR, and workplace practices with confidence.

Employers Guide to Work Experience

School to work programs FACT SHEET

Workforce Diversification Tip Sheet

Onboarding 101 A Simple Checklist for Redlands Employers

Industry Leader Talks

Gain insights from local industry leaders as they share their perspectives on recruitment, compliance, workplace culture, and building strong teams.

In Industry Spotlight Hospitality & Tourism

Students spend a day inside real Redlands hospitality and tourism venues, meeting employers, exploring back-of-house, and hearing genuine career stories. The RJC removes barriers like transport so young people can discover local pathways, gain confidence and even land jobs ahead of Brisbane 2032.

HR, Legal & Wellbeing Event Panel Q&A

Highlighting our HR, Legal and Wellbeing Q&A panel, where local experts shared practical advice to help Redlands Coast employers build stronger, compliant and supportive workplaces.

Des Kerr People and Culture Consulting

Des Kerr is a people and culture consultant drawing on decades in retail, pharmacy and HR to help small businesses with practical support, stronger leadership, better communication and healthier, engaged workplaces across the Redlands region.

Ben Schefe McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Ben Schefe is a sharp workplace law specialist from McCarthy Durie Lawyers who helps businesses navigate performance management with clarity, confidence and compliance while keeping teams protected, prepared and on the right side of Fair Work.

Dr Tom Hannan Evolve Wellbeing Psychology

Focusing on psychological safety, this session unpacks stress, burnout and absenteeism, and shows leaders how to model healthy habits, build open communication and use EAP support so teams feel safe, supported and equipped to thrive.

RJC Top Trade Talent Event

A dynamic pathway event connecting top young trade talent with local employers. Students dive into hands-on experiences, real conversations and genuine opportunities, gaining confidence, industry insights and direct apprenticeship leads that spark clear, exciting next steps in their careers.

Nasir Chowdhury, Procurement Manager – Golden Cockerel

A proud Mount Cotton local, he shares how Golden Cockerel powers Queensland with premium protein while driving innovation, career opportunities and leading sustainability. From tech driven processing to green initiatives, he shows students the future of food is smarter and cleaner.

Michael Mrowka, founder and owner of REA Global, REA Solar, and Renewable Engineering Australia

Michael Mrowka shares his journey from Alexandra Hills State High student to founder of REA, leading breakthroughs in safer solar technology and next-generation battery storage while championing renewable energy, innovation and a future powered by sustainable, accessible solutions.

Chris Vize, City Plan Review Project Coordinator – Redland City Council

Chris Vize brings town planning to life through an engaging journey with “Jane,” showing how thoughtful design shapes vibrant, accessible communities across every life stage. He highlights why planning matters and invites young people to help shape Redlands’ future.

Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, Research Consultant, Analytics and Decision Sciences – CSIRO

Dr Stefan Hajkowicz is a CSIRO strategist and global megatrends expert. A leading voice in foresight, AI and digital change, he guides governments and industries to prepare for future challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

The Honourable Amanda Stoker MP

Amanda Stoker MP, representing Minister Rosslyn Bates, brings deep legal and government experience. A former Senator and seasoned barrister, she champions economic growth, strong governance and building a skilled Queensland workforce for the future.

Redlands Coast Careers and Course Expo

The expo brought students, job seekers and employers together to explore real career options, discover training pathways and connect directly with local industries. A dynamic, supportive space that opened doors, sparked conversations and expanded futures across the Redlands Coast community.

Exploring Future Opportunities in Health

Students explored real health careers up close, gaining hands-on insight into pathways from nursing to allied health. The experience expanded their horizons, showcased diverse training options and highlighted how accessible, practical and rewarding a future in healthcare can be.

Expert Panel Chat, Q&A Session

A lively Q&A where local employers, advisors and industry experts unpack real workforce challenges, from training costs to IR changes, youth employment and mature-age talent. Practical insights, candid answers and plenty to take back to your workplace.

Enhancing Workforce Skills with Industry Skills Advisors

A clear look at how Industry Skills Advisors strengthen business capability by guiding training investment, shaping future skills, supporting digital readiness and ensuring Queensland employers access responsive, industry aligned workforce development for long term growth and competitiveness.

Industrial Relations for Small Businesses

A concise overview of essential industrial relations changes, giving small businesses practical guidance on navigating new employment obligations, strengthening compliance and preparing confidently for upcoming workforce reforms that shape fair, sustainable and future focused workplace practices.

Workforce Advice from Industry Workforce Advisors

A practical look at how Industry Workforce Advisors empower businesses to strengthen capability, close skill gaps and plan for the future through tailored guidance, proven tools and collaborative support fully funded to help employers build a confident and resilient workforce.

Chasing Unicorns in Recruitment

A sharp look at modern recruitment that turns chaos into clarity, guiding employers to attract genuine talent through smart strategy, human focused hiring and everyday actions that shape stronger teams and more sustainable business success.

Building a Vibrant Workplace Culture

People and culture consultant Dez Kerr reveals how intentional leadership, smart pre boarding and thoughtful onboarding shape vibrant workplace cultures, helping Redlands Coast businesses attract, protect and retain great people while becoming employers of choice.

Empowering Local Industry

Women of Trades showcases how local support, industry collaboration and RJC guidance empower women to access meaningful employment pathways, build confidence and pursue outdoor trade careers, strengthening small business growth across the Redlands Coast.

2023 Redlands Coast Futures Forum

Students engage directly with industry, gaining meaningful workplace exposure, career insights and real connections, highlighting the diverse opportunities, hands-on learning and community collaboration shaping future workforce pathways across the Redlands Coast.

Work Diversification Redlands Regional Jobs Committee

Workforce diversification strengthens business outcomes by fostering inclusion, expanding capability and enhancing workplace culture. The content guides employers in building resilient, future-ready teams that reflect community needs and support long term growth across the Redlands Coast.

Suzie Tafolo from Tafolo Realty

Suzie Tafolo, Principal of Tafolo Realty and Chamber President, highlights how investing in team development has helped the business keep pace with rapid growth, supported by the practical workforce resources and guidance available through the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee across the Redlands Coast.

Melissa Millar from Millar’s Plumbing Services

Millar’s Plumbing Service highlights the realities of attracting talent in a competitive market and showcases how Redlands Coast Jobs provides practical support, expert guidance and workforce solutions that help local businesses grow confidently across the Redlands Coast.

Connecting Redlands Schools to Industry Through Work Experience

The Redlands Regional Jobs Committee helps connect Redlands Coast schools with industry through meaningful work experience opportunities, giving students real-world skills and employers the chance to nurture future talent and strengthen their workforce.

Articles & Information

Explore insights and advice on recruitment, HR, legal and wellbeing tailored for local businesses.

Useful Links

Access helpful information, services, and further reading on employing staff.

TAFE Queensland: Back to Work

Improve the gender diversity of your business

Financial support for hiring

How to write a great business profile

How to write a great job ad

Hiring your next employee

Workforce Australia Online

Find a provider

TAFE Queensland: Back to Work

Jobs Queensland Workforce Planning Connect Workbook

A practical resource for micro business and small enterprises to build a workforce plan in full or to focus on key activities to support specific workforce needs.

How to Employ

What Is “How to Employ” ?

Why It Matters on the Redlands Coast?

Videos

2025 HR, Legal & Wellbeing Event

RJC Business Event Overview

Get Skilled Empowering Redlands Coast Careers

Karen Abraham ,Deputy Principal at Cleveland District State High School

Paul Mcmanus from Kubunity

How To Guides

Industry Leader Talks

In Industry Spotlight Hospitality & Tourism

HR, Legal & Wellbeing Event Panel Q&A

Des Kerr People and Culture Consulting

Ben Schefe McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Dr Tom Hannan Evolve Wellbeing Psychology

RJC Top Trade Talent Event

Nasir Chowdhury, Procurement Manager – Golden Cockerel

Michael Mrowka, founder and owner of REA Global, REA Solar, and Renewable Engineering Australia

Chris Vize, City Plan Review Project Coordinator – Redland City Council

Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, Research Consultant, Analytics and Decision Sciences – CSIRO

The Honourable Amanda Stoker MP

Redlands Coast Careers and Course Expo

Exploring Future Opportunities in Health

Expert Panel Chat, Q&A Session

Enhancing Workforce Skills with Industry Skills Advisors

Industrial Relations for Small Businesses

Workforce Advice from Industry Workforce Advisors

Chasing Unicorns in Recruitment

Building a Vibrant Workplace Culture

Empowering Local Industry

2023 Redlands Coast Futures Forum

Work Diversification Redlands Regional Jobs Committee

Suzie Tafolo from Tafolo Realty

Melissa Millar from Millar’s Plumbing Services

Connecting Redlands Schools to Industry Through Work Experience

Articles & Information

Useful Links

TAFE Queensland: Back to Work

Improve the gender diversity of your business

Financial support for hiring

How to write a great business profile

How to write a great job ad

Hiring your next employee

Workforce Australia Online

Find a provider

TAFE Queensland: Back to Work

Set up the apprenticeship or traineeship

Steps to employ an apprentice or trainee

Employer obligations

Finding and hiring staff

Leadership and managing staff

Hiring and recruitment

Your responsibilities as an employer

TAFE Queensland: Back to Work

Find your apprentice

Workforce Evolve

4 ways to find the employee you really want

The importance of keywords in job ads

Master your Standout Job Ad

Webinar: How to write better job ads

How to write a job ad like a copywriter

Why candidates aren’t applying for your job

Are candidates seeing your job ad? Make these changes

Make sure your job ad is complete with the job ad checklist

5 simple things to include in your job ad to boost applications

Use the best job ad, find the best people

TAFE Queensland: Back to Work

Working with new parents

Employing mature aged people

Employing people with disability

Employing CALD people

Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Equal opportunity and diversity