BBAMZ to lead the Northern Employment and Business Hub

The Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone, (BBAMZ) today has announced the launch of its new northern initiative, the Northern Employment and Business Hub (NEBHub) to assist local businesses in finding the right employees for them.

“Many local businesses find it difficult to secure the right staff and this will help them to find the right people and grow their businesses potential,” said Susie Bower, the CEO of BBAMZ.

“Modelled off the South East Employment Hub which has been incredibly successful in connecting the right people with the right businesses.

“NEBHub offers a place-based support service to help local businesses find the right people for their jobs.

“The NEBHub has been made possible by a three-year funding grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund and the partnership between BBAMZ, the City of Launceston, West Tamar and George Town councils.

“I would also like to acknowledge the tremendous support of Andrew Hyatt from SERDA who has been extremely generous with his support in setting up NEBHub, “ Ms Bower said.

BBAMZ has employed Nicole Grose as its Northern Workforce Development Facilitator to lead the NEBHub through this funding support, who works with local businesses to strengthen the development of the local workforce and match local people for local jobs in the key industries of:

·     Manufacturing

·     Agriculture

·     Health and Aged Care

·     Tourism and Hospitality

“We have already connected many people with local jobs since its inception in late 2020,” Nicole Grose said.

“One person had been unemployed for 6 years, but after discussing their qualifications and matching them with an employer they have now started full time work.

“This is the difference we can make by spending time with every job seeker and business to ensure we connect the right person with the right job.

“Our service is free for businesses in the West Tamar, City of Launceston and George Town municipalities, and you can find all available jobs via our website, www.nebhub.com.au ” Ms Grose said.

City of Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said the Council fully supports the Northern Employment and Business Hub mode, which has already proven to be a success.

"In a post-COVID environment, it will be vitally important that all sectors worked collaboratively to provide support for job-making initiatives," Mayor van Zetten said.

"With the University of Tasmania's new Northern campus at Inveresk having a strong focus on manufacturing and agriculture moving forward, it's vitally important that industry and the government sectors work together to capitalise on the expected growth in these key areas.

"The Council believes that the Northern Employment and Business Hub will do just that by providing the pivotal link between job seekers and those in industry looking for suitably skilled employees."

Media Contacts:

Susie Bower, CEO:                                           0427 311 400