Skills Insight

Women are increasingly taking on leadership and ownership roles in the forest and wood products industry, bringing fresh perspectives and innovation.   To celebrate this, the Women in Forest and Timber Network Western Australia is hosting its inaugural International Women’s day event, recognising women in the industry and exploring ideas to influence participation, inclusion and pave a pathway for positive change. 📅Friday, March 7, 2025 📍Aloft Perth, 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale WA 6103 https://lnkd.in/gQCTfeFS

Skills Insight Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Tracey Woods, attended the 'Stronger Together' Greenlife Industry Australia Conference in Brisbane last week. Every indoor and outdoor plant, whether tall and shady, leafy or flowery, ornamental or edible, started its life in the greenlife industry. This was a great event where growers, retailers, suppliers, state association members and industry stakeholders came together to learn, network, celebrate and advance the Greenlife sector. Tracey enjoyed catching up with Anie A., Lili Powell and Amy Carter from peak body Nursery & Garden Industry QLD (NGIQ) to discuss all things green. 🪴 #Greenlife #Nursery

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is seeking public feedback to help shape policies that support gender economic equality in Australia.   The Gender Economic Equality Study will examine the gendered nature of the world of work, education, skills and training. For example, how workforce participation, education choices, career progression and pay gaps are gendered, and how public policy can offer solutions.   Stakeholder feedback is a valuable part of the process and submissions are encouraged up until 5pm 7 March (AEDT).   #JSA #vocationaleducationandtraining #genderequality   https://lnkd.in/gWjthVJm

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has appointed Troy Williams as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 March 2025. With extensive experience in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement, Williams will focus on advancing trade opportunities, addressing labour shortages, and ensuring farmers remain central to national policy and reform. His leadership comes at a pivotal time, as the NFF pursues its ambitious goal of exceeding $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030.

Jobs and Skills Australia's new report, An Essential Ingredient: The Food Supply Chain Workforce examines food production, manufacturing and distribution, highlighting key challenges and opportunities that can be addressed through the national skills system. The report presents actionable recommendations across eight key themes to build resilience and ensure the sector’s long-term sustainability. Skills Insight CEO Michael Hartman was part of the project steering group, and said: "The report shows that when education and training does occur in rural and regional Australia the outcomes are outstanding… so training and workforce development is something definitely worth investing in and this report gives some key pointers to what that investment needs to look like." https://lnkd.in/es_2UYXM

Australia’s VET qualification design will be transitioning to a new approach, as agreed to by Skills Ministers on 6 December 2024. The updated model is designed to improve quality, reduce complexity and provide opportunities for new and adaptable approaches to qualifications, representing a shift away from a one size fits all approach to qualification design. A revised Training Package Organising Framework will be available to support the new model, which will be transitioned to through a phased approach, with new templates becoming available for use by developers from 1 July 2025. The new model was developed by the tripartite Qualification Reform Design Group and informed by research and consultations undertaken by Jobs and Skills Councils. Skills Insight will continue to participate in qualification reform activities as we embed the new requirements into our future work. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gDUpEahG Or find out about Skills Insight’s contributions on our website: https://lnkd.in/gbKaB7Vj

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) invites you to participate in the Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Stakeholder Survey. Information from the survey will be used by JSA to better understand the shortage pressures of occupations in the Australian labour market and inform the development of the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (formerly Skills Priority List). The OSL assists policy makers to understand current skills needs and informs JSA’s analysis and advice on potential policy responses to shortages. Your knowledge and experience of recruitment activity in your industry can enhance the evidence base used to identify occupations in shortage. We encourage you to have your say. The Stakeholder Survey is open for participation until Friday 7 March 2025 at 5pm (AEDT). https://lnkd.in/gEqkbu2F

We recently published a report aimed at supporting best practice and innovation in curriculum development! Developed in collaboration with Griffith University, it comes after in depth research with registered training organisations (RTOs) about the ways they interpret and translate training packages into training programs. Research revealed the complexity faced by RTOs when creating or modifying a training course or resource, including determining the course purpose; managing pre-translation, translation and mobilisation processes; and addressing challenges.  These findings were used to develop recommendations for how to better support RTOs in streamlining the translation process, as well as how the VET system could be shaped to enhance the overall translation environment. Download a copy of the report on the project page ⬇️📑

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is currently inviting contribution to the development of their 2025-26 annual work plans. Creating a thriving labour market where all Australians can reach their full potential requires collaboration, shared insights, and innovative strategies. Together with JSA, you can be part of shaping a stronger, more resilient workforce to meet the challenges of the future. Your input is welcomed until Friday 28 February 2025 at 5pm AEDT. https://lnkd.in/ggFca33V

Three New Projects Approved 📢  Skills Insight has recently been approved to start projects focused on the below topics. Our team are currently working on initial scoping and planning work.  Ag trade apprenticeship concept development: continuing the work to explore a potential ag trade apprenticeship by undertaking the first stages of development of a Certificate III qualification which could be used to deliver apprenticeships across a range of agriculture occupations. Attraction and retention strategies: investigating attraction and retention strategies for the agribusiness, fishing, forestry, food, animal and environment care industries in regional, rural and remote areas. Employer best practice guidance for apprenticeships in furnishings: developing a best-practice guide to empower employers in their role to support trainees and apprentices in the furnishing industry. FurnishingWorks, a part of ForestWorks, is providing support for the management of this project as part of our collaborative partnership. Read more on our website! https://lnkd.in/gQr4fffq