Support for Avebury Mine workers

The Rockliff Liberal Government will continue to support workers and their families impacted by the decision to transition the Avebury Nickel Mine into care and maintenance. 

Minister for Skills, Training and Workplace Growth and Minister for Resources, Felix Ellis, said funding was being made available to ensure impacted workers can find new jobs and re-training options immediately. 

“We are ready with a range of assistance available to connect workers to new job opportunities including through the Regional Jobs Hub Network and the Career Connector service or to get into suitable training," Minister Ellis said.   

“Whether it is finding a job in the same field or retraining for another trade, we can connect these workers with the people that can help and also assisting with training and licensing costs up to $3000 through our Rapid Response Skills Initiative. 

“Our team at Jobs Tasmania is engaging with Avebury to ensure impacted employees receive comprehensive support and information about their options to find new work.” 

Minister Ellis said the workers from Avebury were skilled and capable with a wide range of transferable skills that could be readily deployed to other local businesses. 

“We’ve got strong demand for skilled workers including in advanced manufacturing and civil construction and we can help connect these workers with those jobs. 

“We’ll initially be holding information sessions on the west coast for workers as well as providing support for the drive-in drive-out workforce across the state. 

“This decision will have a big impact on the community and the Rockliff Liberal Government is stepping up to support employees to find new work as soon as possible. 

Other businesses concerned about the impact of the Avebury decision, including suppliers and contractors, should contact Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 for advice and support.