Pulp, Paper, Packaging and Hygiene

The pulp, paper, packaging and hygiene products industry produces essential materials that underpin healthcare, sanitation and the movement of food, goods and services across the economy, while driving sustainability and technological modernisation across critical manufacturing systems.

At a glance

Produces pulp, paper, packaging and hygiene products, including everyday household items, food and goods packaging, health care and essential services.
Employs a workforce across complex industrial operations, including operators, technicians and specialists responsible for process control, troubleshooting, quality and team leadership.
Supports health, hygiene and essential services, delivering products that Australia relies on across households, health care and retail.

Projects

Current

Regional, Rural and Remote VET Policy Decision Making

Vocational Education and Training Workforce Project

Completed

Attraction and Retention Guidance Project

Exploring Training Demand & Supply Challenges Project

Ways to get involved

Industry participation helps ensure training, qualifications and workforce planning reflect real jobs and on‑the‑ground conditions.

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Governance for this industry

Our work to support this industry is guided by a Stakeholder Network that provides expert advice and connects industry priorities through Skills Insight’s governance structures. It is one of 13 Networks that guides our work. Each Network also nominates a representative and a proxy for the Stakeholder Forum.