Manufacturing Skills Queensland’s Strategic Advisory Group has been established to provide high level advice and insights on current challenges and opportunities in Queensland’s manufacturing industry. This executive-level group explores new and comprehensive models, ideas, and concepts relevant to the entire manufacturing ecosystem, now and into the future.
The significance of Queensland’s manufacturing industry in today’s global economy cannot be overstated. The industry is dynamic—not only contributing to the productivity of the country but providing immense value to local communities. As the industry adapts and grows, we need to ensure our investment in training and skills keeps pace, supporting manufacturers to innovate, stay competitive and build domestic capability.
The Strategic Advisory Group is a ‘by invitation-only’ thought leadership community that connects respected manufacturers with a presence in Queensland, to discover first-mover workforce ideas, share professional insights, pool expertise, and build relationships that make an enduring impact. The Strategic Advisory Group informs MSQ’s major workforce investment and Annual Training Plan.
By bringing together the best minds in manufacturing, we can collectively achieve more, driving the strategic support and transformation of the manufacturing industry. A future-proofed manufacturing industry is at the heart of our discussion. The Strategic Advisory Group meets to discuss:
The Strategic Advisory Group supports investment in training, skills and workforce solutions that ensures our manufacturing industry is robust, skilled, and ready for the future.
Joe Bryant
Aeromech
Dean Deighton
Ai Group
Josh Linwood
Allweld Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Paul Baxter
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Sheree Taylor
BlueScope Steel
Kim Mitchell
BlueScope Steel
Joshua Griffin
Cook Medical
James Horwill
EGR
Gina Boyce-Rowe
Everhard Industries
Will Shrapnel
HeliMods
Andrew Hayes
Norsta Maritime
Carl Quarterman
Queensland Gasketts
Alicia O’Donoghue
Sime Darby Industrial
Lauren Pulitano
Volvo Australia
The Strategic Advisory Group is redefining how the manufacturing industry looks at solutions to skills, training, and workforce challenges. The group meets several times a year, virtually or in-person.
We encourage executives and owners of manufacturing organisations to register to contribute to our Strategic Advisory Group. Members come from a range of manufacturing sub-industries and are committed to ensuring the manufacturing workforce is skilled and prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Membership is by invitation or approved application only. Contact us to be part of this pivotal journey.
We encourage organisations to register for our state and regional event series. These events give industry representatives access to new ideas, economic analysis and insights, guest speakers and more.
If you want to join this group, attend as a guest, or register to attend our engagement event series, please fill out the form to submit your interest.