Queensland / Northern Territory

The Queensland / Northern Territory Branch of the ACA led the development of the ACA Salary Survey and the ACA HR Templates, and has a vibrant event calendar across the year. 

ACA National Salary Survey.

Conducted bi-annually, the National Salary Survey provides vital industry intelligence and is complemented by analysis and industry commentary.

HR Policy Templates

The HR Policy Templates are an ACA – Qld / NT initiative and are available to all members nationally. The templates consists of the following:

• Recruitment and Selection Policy
• Employee Management Policy
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Leave Policy

These templates can be easily integrated into practices or adapted to suit specific needs.

Professional Development

ACA – Qld / NT  conducts monthly professional development activities including lunch forums on practice-related issues and site tours of exemplar projects. These events also provide attendees with formal and informal CPD points.

Other key activities include the following:

• Working in conjunction with education providers in response to the trend away from workplace learning in our universities. A curriculum is being prepared to ensure that graduates enter the workforce with appropriate practical skills. Representation on the Australian Construction Industry Forum.  
• Representing members at, and contributing to, construction industry conferences.  
• Appointing working parties to address and resolve special ongoing issues.
• Regular liaison with Practice Managers’ Group and invitation to attend numerous events to further develop a cohesive relationship.
• Monthly Branch Committee meetings.

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Queensland / NT Partners 2017

ACA – Qld / NT enjoys the support of a range of corporate partners, who enable the branch to present a great program of CPD events and site visits. 

ACA – Qld / NT corporate partners for 2017 are: James Hardie, GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens, Stokes Wheeler, Kennedy’s Classic Aged Timbers, Ashburner Francis, Enware Australia, Interface, Stiebel Eltron and Armstrong Commercial Flooring. 

ACA – Qld / NT's education program is supported by Ardex.