A key milestone has been reached in Collie's transformation journey with the appointment of South West builder Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd to construct the town's new training facility.
The development at Lots 18-20 Cockie Bend is part of an initiative designed to support Collie as it transitions away from coal-powered energy generation.
Construction of the new training facility is expected to begin shortly, with completion anticipated by mid-2026. The project is expected to create around 90 jobs in the South West during the construction phase.
The new training facility, located in the heart of Collie's light industrial area, offers strategic linkages to local industries and is in close proximity to other training facilities, including the DFES Koolinup Emergency Services Centre.
The facility will complement the existing South Regional TAFE Collie Campus and provide impacted workers and the broader community with access to training opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of the region.
Interim training measures are already in place to assist workers while the new facility is under development.
A range of qualifications, accredited courses, and skill sets delivered through South Regional TAFE's Collie campus are available to workers transitioning into new employment, as well as the broader community.
The Collie Jobs and Skills Centre, located at 56 Forrest Street, is actively offering free career, training, and employment support for workers, their families, and the broader community. Through personalised guidance from training transition consultants, workers can access:
- Options for training to gain new skills
- Help and guidance for career planning
- Resources to assist with recognising transferable skills
- Job searching and job matching
- Assistance with finding employment, including updating their CV/resumé and writing job applications
- Referrals to other available support services if required
For more information on available training and career opportunities, contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
Read the official media release here.