Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network
QAWN is an industry-led rural jobs initiative funded by the Queensland Government. It consists of seven agriculture workforce officers based with agriculture industry organisations including Growcom, Bowen Gumlu Growers Association, Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Mackay Canegrowers and FNQ Growers, who are working in partnership with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to help address agriculture’s labour and skill needs.
QAWN Officers work with growers to understand workforce needs, connecting growers with the most appropriate solution. This could include information on the variety of available employment options and wage subsidies, connecting growers with local recruitment and training providers, and/or providing an update on what funding opportunities are available to upskill workers.
Contact your QAWN Regional Officer
Kym Wessling (Southern Queensland)
kwessling@growcom.com.au
0499 833 868
Blair Brown (South East Qld)
bbrown@growcom.com.au
0456 639 098
Kylie Jackson (Wide Bay Burnett)
kylie.jackson@bfvg.com.au
0488 533 801
Meg McCosker (Central Highlands & Central West)
meg@chrrup.org.au
0419 137 998
Peter Albertson (Central Qld)
Peter_Albertson@canegrowers.com.au
0423 370 368
Julia Wheway (North Qld)
workforce@bowengumlugrowers.com.au
0427 009 929
Leanne Kruss (Far North Qld)
leannefnqagriculture@gmail.com
0431 743 633
QAWN Coordinator (DAF)
Greg Crossan
greg.crossan@daf.qld.gov.au
0472 817 537
