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EVENT

State of the Independent School Workforce Webinar.

Summarising the perspectives of staff across the Sector.

DATE

19 Aug 2025

TIME

8:30 am -

9:15 am

(AEST)

Location

Zoom

Event Overview

Join Mike Hennessy as he unveils the findings of the State of the Queensland Independent Sector Workforce project. This comprehensive survey of schools and staff across Queensland’s independent schools highlights the unique characteristics of the sector.

Event Topics

  • Teacher Workforce Shortage: Explore the current challenges and opportunities within the independent school workforce

  • Sector Distinctions: Understand what sets the independent sector apart from others

  • Diversity Celebration: Appreciate the varied experiences and backgrounds within sector and its workforce

  • Data-Driven Analysis: Gain insights from staff surveys, school-provided data on workforce shortages and recruitment, and data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Australia (WGEA)

  • Key Issues and Opportunities: Identify critical issues and potential opportunities for Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) employing entities

  • This session will include a facilitated Q&A about what the report findings mean for the independent sector, what schools can do to capitalise on opportunities and mitigate risks.

SPEAKERS

Mike Hennessy

Chief Research & Insights Officer
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