Workforce Australia Local Jobs

Introduction to Workforce Australia Local Jobs in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt Regions

Workforce Australia Local Jobs is a part of the national government initiative that provides targeted support to help communities shape their own workforce solutions. It facilitates the upskilling, reskilling and employment pathways for job seekers while assisting local businesses with recruitment and training needs. This program is uniquely designed to consider the specific demands and economic conditions of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt regions.

What is Workforce Australia Local Jobs?

Objectives of the Local Jobs Program

The program aims to:

Foster long-term employment and address inter-generational unemployment.
Support First Nations peoples with custom-tailored initiatives to improve their job market involvement.
Enhance the connectivity between local businesses and potential employees, emphasizing support for small businesses in creating effective recruitment and onboarding strategies.

Key Components of the Program

Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce: This group brings together local stakeholders, including employers, training providers, and community leaders, to identify and address the employment needs of the region.
Local Jobs Plan: This strategic document outlines the region’s workforce challenges and sets forth initiatives and projects designed to stimulate employment and training outcomes.
Local Recovery Fund: Projects that align with the priorities identified in the Local Jobs Plan may receive funding to support their implementation.
Employment Facilitators: These are local professionals appointed to help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers, ensuring that both parties can access the necessary support and resources.

Challenges and Strategies

The Great Southern and Wheatbelt regions face several challenges such as:

Adapting to changes in business operations and economic conditions leading to job redundancies.
Addressing the scarcity of skilled labor in emerging industries like clean energy and defense.
Overcoming geographical and logistical barriers that hinder the delivery of training and employment services.

In response, the Local Jobs Program is committed to:

Developing targeted training programs that are responsive to both market needs and the unique circumstances of long-term unemployed individuals.
Engaging with Indigenous communities to create employment opportunities that are culturally appropriate and supportive.
Implementing recruitment strategies that help small businesses streamline their hiring processes and access a broader pool of job candidates.

Get Involved

Employers, training providers, community organisations and job seekers interested in learning more about the program or participating in it are encouraged to connect with the regional Employment Facilitator. This role is pivotal in navigating government resources and funding opportunities to support local employment initiatives.

Meet the Great Southern & Wheatbelt Workforce Australia Local Jobs Team

Wheatbelt

Employment Facilitator
(Wheatbelt)

Great Southern

Support Officer

(Great Southern)

The Workforce Australia Local Jobs program represents a crucial step toward dynamic and sustainable workforce development in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt regions. By aligning local resources and needs with national support structures, it promises to build a resilient and prosperous economic future for all community members.