Show Notes
In August 2020, the Queensland Security Industry Workforce Development Plan was released, which identified significant challenges and opportunities from emerging technologies, evolving licensing requirements, changing workforce demographics and adjustments to training packages.
Coupled with the increasing complexity of the profession and the significant role that the industry plays in keeping Queenslanders safe, the security industry faces the momentous task of maintaining day-to-day operations while scaling up in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games.
In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Bernie Hogan and Bryan de Caires about how the security industry can plan for what we know is coming, be ready to adapt along the way, and how can you get involved?”
Mr Bernie Hogan, Jobs Queensland Board Member and Chief executive of the Queensland Hotels Association, the peak industry body representing the hotels, hospitality and tourism accommodation sector in Queensland.
Bernie has enjoyed a career in advocacy, media and government, working his way up from his start behind the bar. He is passionate about his industry, the people within it, and associated industries like the security industry.
Bryan de Caires is the Chief Executive Office of ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Limited), the peak body for security professionals.
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