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Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Government Administration
Canberra, ACT 34,490 followers
We support Australians to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future.
About us
Our mission is to support Australians in finding safe, secure, and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future. Secure jobs are vital for the prosperity of our nation, driving economic growth and providing certainty to individuals. In a rapidly changing world, our focus is equipping Australians with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in their careers, whether they are just starting, advancing, or changing their path. Our active efforts involve identifying skill shortages in industries, including emerging sectors crucial for the prosperity of businesses, individuals, and our country. We work towards filling these skill gaps to support Australia's economic growth. We support a world-leading vocational education and training sector that offer apprenticeships, cadetships, and traineeships, addressing future skill demands and ensuring better outcomes through an agile skills sector that aligns with market demands. We take pride in supporting local, safe, and secure employment, underpinned by a safety net of pay, conditions, and workplace rights and responsibilities, providing confidence for both employers and employees. Our strategic purpose is to foster a productive and competitive labour market, offering policies and programs that assist job seekers in securing work, meeting employer and industry needs. Additionally, we promote growth in economic productivity and social well-being by providing access to quality skills and training, facilitating job growth, including secure work, and promoting fair, productive, and safe workplaces. For more information about our social media policies and terms of use, please visit www.dewr.gov.au/social. Your privacy is important to us, and LinkedIn's privacy policy applies to the use of this application.
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- Canberra, ACT
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- Policy advice and program delivery , Vocational education and training , Supporting job seekers , Promoting secure work , Driving economic growth , Enhancing workforce productivity , Supporting business prosperity , and Promoting workforce agility
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📣 Announced today 📣 The Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence will be established to support the development and delivery of industry-relevant and innovative training in modern methods of construction🏗️ As part of the National Skills Agreement, the Australian and Victorian governments are jointly investing $50 million over five years to create the Centre and help deliver a skilled workforce in housing construction. Visit our Newsroom to learn more 👉 http://srkr.io/6049nqf #TAFE #VocationalEducation #HigherEd #HigherEducation #Construction
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🎓✨ Our Graduates did it! ✨🎓 CONGRATULATIONS to #TeamDEWR's 2024 Graduates who have successfully completed our 10 months graduate program! 🎉 We're incredibly proud of their achievements and seeing them grow both personally and professionally. Thank you to our talented graduates for their hard work and dedication gaining on-the-job experience, and to everyone who guided, mentored and supported them along the way - your contributions have been invaluable 🙏 💚 Our 2024 Graduates fundraising activities have also raised an amazing $12,576.10 for Beryl Women Inc., which will make a big difference to women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of family and/or domestic violence. The journey doesn't end here! We look forward to seeing our graduates excel in their careers and make a difference in the world 🌏🚀 #GraduateProgram #FutureLeaders #ProudMoment #CareerGrowth #Success
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Congratulations to all the 2024 Australian Training Award winners and runners up for your outstanding achievements in the VET Sector! 👏 The Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training said: “I congratulate the finalists and winners of the 2024 Australian Training Awards and recognise their dedication and commitment to excellence.” Read about the winners, runners-up, and finalists at: http://srkr.io/6040nwp
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What does Australia moving towards net zero mean for the Hunter? The region plays an important role in powering our nation! The Hunter is undergoing a major economic transformation that is bringing change and opportunities. Its economy is expanding and diversifying, to include new industries of the future, like hydrogen production and solar panel manufacturing. This is creating thousands of new jobs and attracting billions of dollars in investment. To find out how the Hunter is powering the energy transformation, visit http://srkr.io/6049nXZ. #NewEnergy #NZEA Net Zero Economy Agency
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🚨Calling leaders ready for their next challenge! Applications for SES100 Round 2 close this Friday, across streams such as digital, data, human resources, finance and legal. Find out more below ⬇️
We're looking for established senior leaders with well-developed organisational and influencing skills to join our Executive as an SES Band 1 and SES Band 2. You will have the opportunity to join the SES across a range of areas with varying portfolios that positively impact individuals and the broader Australian community. Read about Ben’s first-hand experience about being in the SES100. Applications close Friday 13 December. For more information or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gTCpgEU2 #careers #OurAPS #leadership
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WorkFoundations has an upcoming Grant opportunity in January 2025. The WorkFoundations Grant opportunity will enable social enterprises and businesses to provide tailored, paid employment placements with integrated wrap around services for eligible job seekers with complex barriers to employment. For more information visit 👉 http://srkr.io/6046n3n
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This week, our #TeamDEWR members heard all about “Breaking Boundaries: in media, leadership, and empowering women” during our Expert Insights with Helen McCabe - CEO of FW (Future Women) ✨ Joined by our Gender Equity Co-Champion, Cliff Bingham the session discussed: 🎤 The importance of active sponsorship and mentorship to support women in advancing their careers. 🎤 Addressing systemic barriers, from workplace policies to unconscious bias, and creating a culture that celebrates diversity. 🎤 Encouraging leaders to model inclusive behaviours and embed these values in organisational practices to drive long-term success. Thank you Helen for inspiring us to continue driving towards a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and for showcasing how real change can be achieved! 💚 #Leadership #WomeninBusiness #GenderEquity
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Submissions to the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review are now publicly available. Submissions can be found at http://srkr.io/6049nG7 Emeritus Professor Bray and Professor Preston thank all stakeholders for providing submissions to inform the review. To learn more, visit ➡️ http://srkr.io/6041nGh
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As part of our commitment to achieving the goals of the National Skills Agreement (NSA), the Australian Government’s Jurisdictional Action Plan has now been released! 🎉 The plan details our ambitions and actions to deliver on the outcomes and national priorities in the NSA including: ♻️ supporting the Net Zero transformation 🤝 Closing the Gap through co-designed actions that ensure First Nations people obtain the benefits of training 🛠️ ensuring Australia has an available and skilled workforce which will support our ongoing prosperity and living standards Read more about the plan on our website 👉 http://srkr.io/6047n1T #VocationalEducationAndTraining #NationalSkillsAgreement #SkillsReform
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