About TQN Personnel — Unlocking the New Chapter

Who we are

TQN Personnel is a profit-for-purpose organisation supporting Australia’s humanitarian entrants into the construction industry. Our program provides in-depth preparation and support to both refugees and people seeking asylum who are either currently working in construction, or looking to restart their professional career in Australia.

Our program supports asylum seekers and refugees who strive to establish their careers in infrastructure projects:

• Skilled trades
• General labourers
• Cleaners
• Plant operators
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships

These participants undertake casual work opportunities that provide local experience, a local reference and help them establish a network within their chosen profession.

Our story

TQN was the name of the semi-broken boat Mohammad arrived in at Christmas Island along with 99 other refugees in 2013.

“As a refugee myself, I understand the challenges people face in finding employment in a new country, after seeking asylum. When I arrived in Australia, I was only 16 years old. I studied hard, learnt English and gained a bachelor’s degree, but I still faced various challenges before eventually securing full-time employment. That’s why I’m now proud to lead TQN, to ensure refugees have access to a fair go and employment opportunities.”
— Mohammad Sakhvidi, CEO of TQN