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Central Queensland Workforce Development Initiatives REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA Central Queensland Workforce Development Initiatives Regional Engagement Project Prepared by Jenny Descovich Heather Norris June 2012 This report was produced on behalf of Regional Development Australia Mackay Whitsunday Inc and Regional Development Australia Fitzroy and Central West Inc and was funded by the Queensland Government. General Disclaimer: While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the Regional Development Australia and the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained within. To the best of our knowledge, the content was correct at the time of publishing. Any references to legislation are not an interpretation of the law. They are to be used as a guide only. The information in this publication is general and does not take into account individual circumstances or situations. Where appropriate, independent legal advice should be sought. Research for this project was completed prior to the Queensland Election in March 2012 therefore references and hyperlinks relate to government structures prior to the election. They have not been altered to reflect recent changes in Government agencies as it will be some before these changes are finalised and web sites amended. It is envisaged that these links will be redirected to new sites as they are established. Maps and other research material provided by the Queensland Government display the relevant department names and logos at the time they were produced and shall remain in that format which is appropriate for the timestamp displayed on that material. [2] Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Project Area................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Timeframe ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Objectives...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Deliverables................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Related Projects ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 Region Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 METHODS......................................................................................................................................................... 9 RESULTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Workforce Demand across Industry Sectors ............................................................................................................... 10 LGA Gaps and Opportunities....................................................................................................................................... 16 Focus Areas ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 KEY FINDINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Regional Workforce Strategy....................................................................................................................................... 19 Collaborative Approach ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Review initiatives and programs .................................................................................................................................. 20 Maximising Retention in the workforce ........................................................................................................................ 20 School to Industry Pathways ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Dual Sector Tertiary Education.................................................................................................................................... 20 PROJECT ASSESSMENT.............................................................................................................................. 22 Assessment against Objectives................................................................................................................................... 22 Assessment of Deliverables ........................................................................................................................................ 22 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 23 Workforce Collaboration Forum June 2012 ................................................................................................................. 23 REFERENCE SOURCES................................................................................................................................ 24 ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 26 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 27 APPENDIX A: RESOURCE SECTOR PROFILE ........................................................................................... 28 APPENDIX B: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA PROFILES........................................................................... 68 APPENDIX C: APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP DATA BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA....... 129 APPENDIX D: INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCILS AND INDUSTRY SKILLS BODIES ................................ 154 APPENDIX E: CONSULTATION .................................................................................................................. 166 APPENDIX F: SCHOOL TO INDUSTRY PATHWAYS AND PROGRAMS ................................................. 169 APPENDIX G: REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS ............................................................................................ 172 [3] Executive Summary The Queensland Government engaged RDA to undertake Regional Engagement for their proposed Central Queensland Resource Catchment Workforce Development Strategy (CQRCWDS). This report details the regional engagement process and the appendices detail the information collated from regional stakeholders on proposed developments across the region, the workforce implications where known and current workforce development initiatives. Project Objectives To ensure that regional stakeholders have a mechanism for input into the CQRCWDS; To catalogue current and proposed workforce development initiatives in the region across all industry sectors; To develop the regional story on future workforce requirements across all industry sectors by reviewing major projects and current and projected skills shortages; and Ensure the regional story is reflected in the Queensland Government’s CQRCWDS. Workforce Demand across Industry Sectors The Central Queensland Region has four major sectors to its economy being: Resources Construction Agriculture Tourism Whilst different sectors predominate in various parts of the region (such as tourism in the Whitsundays), the regional economy is based on the overall performance of these sectors. It is important to ensure that developments in one sector (such as resources) do not adversely impact the ability for other sectors to continue to contribute to the regional economy. Maintaining a balance across the entire region is critical to the future performance of the regional economy as sectors experience fluctuations in performance primarily due to external factors. Increased workforce demands are predicted for the Resource and Construction sectors; potentially further impacting workforce shortages in other sectors. The resource sector predicts a potential demand for an additional 17,000 workforce in the Bowen Basin with an anticipated 4,200 resident within the resource communities of the Bowen Basin1. Construction Skills Queensland estimates that 60% of total major construction projects investment will occur in the Central Queensland area. It is estimated that a peak construction workforce of 30,200 persons will be required by 2014/15, and it seems likely that Central Queensland will account for a significant portion of this anticipated workforce peak2. The agricultural sector is responding by developing career pathways as well as training and development strategies to support
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