BuildSkills Australia has appointed experienced water sector leader Dave Cameron as its new Industry Engagement Lead – Water. With more than 17 years in senior roles across Australia’s water and irrigation industries, Dave brings deep expertise in workforce development and national sector initiatives.

Our new Housing Workforce Capacity Study projects that an additional 116,700 workers will be needed to achieve the national Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes by mid-2029. The Study explores how this can be achieved through apprenticeships, female participation, migration and productivity.

BuildSkills Australia Board Co-Chair Ms Gabrielle Trainor AO will retire from her role effective 30 June 2025. Following Ms Trainor's retirement, Mr Peter Daly will commence as Co-Chair of BuildSkills Australia, commencing 1 July 2025.