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Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is hitting the road again in October and November 2026, bringing together stakeholders from across Australia to explore the latest labour market trends, workforce challenges and emerging opportunities.
The JSA Roadshow is a chance to hear directly from JSA, state and territory governments, industry leaders and local experts through presentations and panel discussions. Together, we’ll discuss the latest evidence and insights shaping Australia’s jobs, skills and training landscape.
Whether you’re from government, industry, education, the training sector, business, unions or the community, the Roadshow provides an opportunity to connect with others, exchange ideas and learn more about JSA’s work.
This year the JSA Roadshow is taking place in Jobs and Skills Month, a collaborative, not-for-profit initiative led by JSA. Learn more about this inaugural event!
Registrations
| Location | Registration |
|---|---|
| Canberra - Canberra Institute of Technology - Woden Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
Registrations closed |
| Adelaide - Adelaide Convention Centre Friday 23 October 2026 |
Registrations closed |
| Melbourne - Aerial South Wharf Monday 26 October 2026 |
Registrations closed |
| Perth - The University Club of Western Australia Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Registrations closed |
| Hobart - Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart Thursday 5 November 2026 |
Register |
| Online - Virtual Monday 9 November 2026 |
Register |
| Wodonga - The Cube Wodonga Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
Register |
| Brisbane - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Thursday 12 November 2026 |
Register |
| Darwin - Charles Darwin University, Education and Community Precinct Monday 16 November 2026 |
Register |
| Sydney - NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre Thursday 19 November 2026 |
Register |
Speakers and panellists
Canberra / National Launch
- Kate Starick - Deputy Director General, Economic Development, ACT Government
- Skye Cappuccio - CEO, COSBOA
- David Henry - Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union
Adelaide
- Kim Eldridge - Executive Director, Skills SA
- Estha van der Linden - SA State Head, Australian Industry Group
- Gaynor Maree - Big Sister Mentor Lead, Electrical Trade Unions SA
Melbourne
- David Miller - CEO, Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
- Matt Kunkel – CEO, Migrant Workers Centre
- Kent Johns – Head of Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, National Electrical and Communications Association
Perth
- Greg Hilton - Director Industry & Regional Workforce Development, Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Dr Jeff Wilson - Head of Research and Economics, Australian Industry Group
- Steve McCartney - State Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
Hobart
- Peta Sugden - Acting General Manager - Skills and Workforce, Skills Tasmania
- Naomi Walsh - President, Chartered Accountants ANZ & Academic Lead Industry Engagement, Launceston Institute, University of Tasmania
- Thirza White - General Secretary, Community & Public Sector Union (SPSFT)
Online
- Catherine de Fontenay - Commissioner, Productivity Commission
- Liam O'Brien - Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions
- Brook Orr – Director, Northern Australia Universities Alliance
Wodonga
- Hon Fiona Nash - Regional Education Commissioner | Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) Commissioner
- Simon Pryor - Director, Research and Policy, Regional Australia Institute
- Alison Kairns - Secretary, North-East Border Trades and Labour Council
- Phil Paterson - CEO, Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE
Brisbane
- Alexandra Winter - Executive Director - Skills Policy, Department of Trade, Employment and Training
- Brett Hall - General Manager - Policy, Research and Projects in Australian Industry Group’s Centre for Education and Training
- Matt Journeaux - Federal Secretary, Australasian Meat Industry Employees' Union
Darwin
- Trenna Gibsone - General Manager, Apprenticeships Northern Territory
- Sashim Maskey - Acting Operations Manager, Industry Skills Advisory Council NT
- Bronwyn Channon - Regional Lead NT, United Workers Union
Sydney
- Jeremy Kurucz - Acting Deputy Secretary, Education & Skills Reform, NSW Department of Education
- Peita Davis - Director Skills, Education and Research, Business Council of Australia
- Emily McMillan - National Assistant Secretary, Transport Workers Union
As seen at Roadshow
Australia's AI Transition - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
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DownloadAustralia's AI Transition - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
australias_ai_transition_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf480592
DownloadDisplaced Workers - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
displaced_workers_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx232458
DownloadDisplaced Workers - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
displaced_workers_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf203341
DownloadEmployment Projections - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
employment_projections_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx187712
DownloadEmployment Projections - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
employment_projections_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf166411
DownloadEmployment Region Dashboards and Profiles - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
employment_region_dashboards_and_profiles_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx182880
DownloadEmployment Region Dashboards and Profiles - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
employment_region_dashboards_and_profiles_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf184295
DownloadFirst Nations VET Workforce Research Paper 1 - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
first_nations_vet_workforce_research_paper_1_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx288921
DownloadFirst Nations VET Workforce Research Paper 1 - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
first_nations_vet_workforce_research_paper_1_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf244412
DownloadLifelong learning - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
lifelong_learning_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx231646
DownloadLifelong learning - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
lifelong_learning_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf201624
DownloadNational Skills Taxonomy - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
national_skills_taxonomy_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx271002
DownloadNational Skills Taxonomy - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
national_skills_taxonomy_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf249665
DownloadSkills Definition - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
skills_definition_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx245594
DownloadSkills Definition - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
skills_definition_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf225791
DownloadVET Workforce Blueprint 2026 - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
vet_workforce_blueprint_2026_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx186459
DownloadVET Workforce Blueprint 2026 - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
vet_workforce_blueprint_2026_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf165352
DownloadVET Workforce Study 2026 - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
vet_workforce_study_2026_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.docx293066
DownloadVET Workforce Study 2026 - Roadshow 2026 factsheet
vet_workforce_study_2026_-_roadshow_2026_factsheet.pdf321867
DownloadContact
For enquiries, please contact ConnectWithUs@jobsandskills.gov.au.