Industry Skills Australia is currently undertaking a project to review the Maritime Training Package so that it aligns with a new maritime regulation known as Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National Law). As a result of this project, several maritime units that are used in aquaculture, fishing, and conservation and ecosystem management qualifications…
The JSC CEO Network Forum met in Sydney on Tuesday, 5 March 2024. The CEOs discussed the strategic role of JSCs as system leaders and industry stewards. The CEOs also shared reflections on their current progress over the previous quarter and ongoing opportunities to collaborate and support industry. Read the full communique
Professor Barney Glover AO has been appointed the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). Professor Glover’s career includes significant dual-sector expertise and experience at the most senior levels of university management and business leadership, including his current position as the current Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University. As JSA Commissioner, Professor Glover will…
The Australian Government, in collaboration with states and territories, is developing the VET Workforce Blueprint to support, grow and sustain the VET workforce. The Blueprint will identify effective strategies to address workforce issues, such as attraction, retention, development and career progression. You have the opportunity to provide feedback via the submission process which will be…
Jobs and Skills Australia is undertaking a study on the workforce needs of Australia’s food supply chain. The Food Supply Chain Capacity Study will provide critical evidence, insights and recommendations to support workforce planning, policy development and program design for the core components of the food supply chain workforce. Information on the study can be found…
Skills Insight Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) has been designed as a Member-based organisation, where Members represent stakeholders and, through various structures, guide the direction of Skills Insight in delivering services and outcomes. We are taking applications from organisations to become Members. As a Skills Insight Member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the…
A key focus of our initial work as a Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) will be to develop a Workforce Plan to describe workforce challenges and opportunities across the industries we work with and develop appropriate strategies and advice to address these challenges. The Workforce Plan will be the centrepiece of Skills Insight’s work and…
Skills Insight is excited to begin work as a Jobs and Skills Council (JSC), contributing to an ambitious new program to strengthen Australia’s VET system. Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt announced the establishment at the end of May. The JSC Program strives for a…
