Time for a National Conference on Employment: SansGov Director Reacts to the Latest Fall in the Australian Government’s Leading Employment Indicator
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (The Australian Government) latest monthly leading indicator for employment has fallen for the twelfth consecutive month in January with New South Wales showing the largest drop in skilled vacancies by 10.4%. In addition, of the 18 professions monitored by DEEWR, 17 had shown a fall while trade vacancies declined by a further 10%.
Sydney, Australia, January 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- “The main concern should be in NSW where there is a 10.4% decrease in skilled vacancies. As NSW is the largest employment market in the country it stands to reason that a significant focus should be on jobs growth particularly in support of new industries, infrastructure programs and continued business development. This means the Federal and State Governments, aligned with the business community, need to develop a plan that isn’t just focused on the short term problem, but what employment and economic growth can come off the back of new industries such as those who are in the business of green technologies”. Matthew Tukaki said.
“In addition we need to find ways of insulating ourselves from any additional falls in growth in the economies of our largest export partners such as Japan, China and South Korea. Should Chinese growth fall below the 6% mark that may lead to a further decrease in demand for our commodities and resources which in turn could mean further job losses in the mining and resources sector. While 1800 people were laid off from BHP and the Ravensthorpe mine last week, many more hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs could be at risk for those small businesses that supplied the mine. For example, the chartered airline who flies the workforce in and out, the corner shop who relies on local residents for income, the stationary supplier and printer right through to contracted tradesmen, cleaners and medical staff.” Mr Tukaki said.
“We need to look at those industries that are still in demand and grow them further and seek to support the rise of new industries such as green technologies and biotech. There is still demand for agriculture and horticulture, sustainable fisheries and the medical sector”. Mr Tukaki said.
“What is really required here is a national jobs conference that involves Government, business and industry, community groups and the employment services / recruitment sector. If Australia is going to keep its head above the recession waterline then we need to plan this out as a group, not individual sectors”. Mr Tukaki said.
SansGov is a organisational review company specialising in working with Government and Industry in developing workforce programs, knowledge management strategies and strategic planning. Organisational reviews have included the Joint House Department of the Parliament of Australia and the Australian Communications Authority. SansGov is currently working with one of the worlds largest employment services companies on developing plans and strategies for the future.
Matthew Tukaki is the Director of Government Policy and Strategy at SansGov. In April of 2009 Matthew will provide a key note speech on the rise of Green Industries and the Green Collar Workforce at the “Skilling the Future of Australia Conference”. Matthew is a former Chairman of the National Skills for School Program, Government Policy Advisory Panel and a member of several Australian Government Consultative Committees and taskforces.
For comment: Matthew Tukaki 0449 703 118
Email: matthew.tukaki@sansgov.com
About SansGov: www.sansgov.com
For a copy of the DEEWR report for 2009: http://skillsinfo.gov.au/skills/SkillsIssues/VacancyReport.htm
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“In addition we need to find ways of insulating ourselves from any additional falls in growth in the economies of our largest export partners such as Japan, China and South Korea. Should Chinese growth fall below the 6% mark that may lead to a further decrease in demand for our commodities and resources which in turn could mean further job losses in the mining and resources sector. While 1800 people were laid off from BHP and the Ravensthorpe mine last week, many more hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs could be at risk for those small businesses that supplied the mine. For example, the chartered airline who flies the workforce in and out, the corner shop who relies on local residents for income, the stationary supplier and printer right through to contracted tradesmen, cleaners and medical staff.” Mr Tukaki said.
“We need to look at those industries that are still in demand and grow them further and seek to support the rise of new industries such as green technologies and biotech. There is still demand for agriculture and horticulture, sustainable fisheries and the medical sector”. Mr Tukaki said.
“What is really required here is a national jobs conference that involves Government, business and industry, community groups and the employment services / recruitment sector. If Australia is going to keep its head above the recession waterline then we need to plan this out as a group, not individual sectors”. Mr Tukaki said.
SansGov is a organisational review company specialising in working with Government and Industry in developing workforce programs, knowledge management strategies and strategic planning. Organisational reviews have included the Joint House Department of the Parliament of Australia and the Australian Communications Authority. SansGov is currently working with one of the worlds largest employment services companies on developing plans and strategies for the future.
Matthew Tukaki is the Director of Government Policy and Strategy at SansGov. In April of 2009 Matthew will provide a key note speech on the rise of Green Industries and the Green Collar Workforce at the “Skilling the Future of Australia Conference”. Matthew is a former Chairman of the National Skills for School Program, Government Policy Advisory Panel and a member of several Australian Government Consultative Committees and taskforces.
For comment: Matthew Tukaki 0449 703 118
Email: matthew.tukaki@sansgov.com
About SansGov: www.sansgov.com
For a copy of the DEEWR report for 2009: http://skillsinfo.gov.au/skills/SkillsIssues/VacancyReport.htm
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