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WESTERN AUSTRALIA ndash PEEL
2012 ndash 2014 JULY 2013
REGIONAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND JOBS PLAN
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This plan was first published in July 2012 This is the July 2013 edition Details in this report are correct at time of drafting This report can be found at the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage (wwwdeewrgovauresj) or the My Region website (wwwmyregiongovau)
For more information about this plan please contact The Office of Regional Education Skills and Jobs GPO Box 9880 Canberra ACT 2601 Email oresjdeewrgovau
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The document must be attributed as the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan 2012-14 ndash Peel
Disclaimer about data used in this plan Data used in the development of this plan comes from a variety of sources and was correct at time of drafting This document should not be used as a data source as data referred to may have been updated or reformulated since the publication of the plan Refer to primary sources for confirmation of data
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CONTENTS Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans 5
Map of Peel 6
Executive summary 7
Characteristics of the region 10
Population 10
Indigenous population 10
Early childhood education and care 10
Australian Early Development Index 10
Child care services 11
School education 12
School attendance 12
Year 12 attainment 12
Western Australian Government education sector 12
Non-government education sector 12
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities 12
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy 13
Trade Training Centres 13
Activities to lift school education outcomes 13
Youth transitions and engagement 14
Tertiary education and training 14
Participation in higher education and training 14
Higher education options in the region 15
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region 15
Jobs skills and workforce development 16
Employment Service Area 16
Unemployment and participation 16
Registered job seekers 16
Demand for labour and skills 17
Peel Workforce Development Plan 18
Other characteristics 19
City of Mandurah education forum 19
Peel Away the Mask 19
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns 19
National Broadband Network 19
Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise Development 20
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Issues goals and strategies 21
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in
areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington 22
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services 23
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more
employable 26
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities 28
Appendices 29
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders 29
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies 30
Abbreviations 32
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REGIONAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND JOBS PLANS The Australian Government announced the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans initiative in the 2011ndash12 Budget as part of the Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce package The initiative addresses four key areas of the Australian Governmentrsquos productivity and social inclusion agendas early childhood education and care Year 12 attainment participation in vocational and higher education and local job opportunities
The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has deployed 34 Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Coordinators to work with local stakeholders to develop Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans for the 46 Regional Development Australia (RDA) areas that cover non-metropolitan Australia
The plans present locally identified opportunities and challenges and outline local strategies to improve education skills and jobs outcomes in regional Australia
For more information including the contact details of your local RESJ Coordinator please refer to the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage at wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Each plan reflects community priorities and includes goals and local strategies to achieve the communityrsquos objectives based on four key themes early childhood education and care school education tertiary education and training and jobs skills and workforce development
The plans build on the range of services and programs already offered by DEEWR and the strategies draw on the programs of other government agencies and the opportunities arising from major local projects
Community engagement The plans were developed by RESJ Coordinators with close community engagement and include views from young people parents employers educators service providers peak bodies community leaders government organisations and agencies and other interested individuals and organisations The plans draw strongly upon existing strategic plans in each region including the local RDA regional plan
DEEWR acknowledges the traditional owners of the Peel RDA region and their elders past and present recognising their continuing connection to country This plan strives to build and harness mutually respectful relationships and reflect community priorities in education skills and jobs development for the region
Implementation The RESJ Coordinator on behalf of DEEWR will oversee the implementation of the strategies and promote and coordinate linkages between the government agencies providers and stakeholders involved in this planrsquos implementation
Progress towards achieving the goals within each plan will be closely monitored while stakeholders will be kept informed through participation in plan strategies
This edition incorporates strategies that respond to changes in local circumstances identified through continuing community input or changing government priorities in regional Australia as well as access to new data The plans continue to be living and responsive documents that will be revisited throughout their implementation to June 2014
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MAP OF PEEL
Source Department of Regional Australia Local Government Arts and Sport
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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This plan was first published in July 2012 This is the July 2013 edition Details in this report are correct at time of drafting This report can be found at the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage (wwwdeewrgovauresj) or the My Region website (wwwmyregiongovau)
For more information about this plan please contact The Office of Regional Education Skills and Jobs GPO Box 9880 Canberra ACT 2601 Email oresjdeewrgovau
ISBN 978-0-642-78693-7 [PDF] 978-0-642-78694-4 [DOCX]
With the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms and where otherwise noted all material presented in this document is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 30 Australia licence (httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby30au)
The details of the relevant licence conditions (httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby30aulegalcode) are available on the Creative Commons website (accessible using the links provided) as is the full legal code for the CC BY 30 AU licence
The document must be attributed as the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan 2012-14 ndash Peel
Disclaimer about data used in this plan Data used in the development of this plan comes from a variety of sources and was correct at time of drafting This document should not be used as a data source as data referred to may have been updated or reformulated since the publication of the plan Refer to primary sources for confirmation of data
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CONTENTS Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans 5
Map of Peel 6
Executive summary 7
Characteristics of the region 10
Population 10
Indigenous population 10
Early childhood education and care 10
Australian Early Development Index 10
Child care services 11
School education 12
School attendance 12
Year 12 attainment 12
Western Australian Government education sector 12
Non-government education sector 12
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities 12
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy 13
Trade Training Centres 13
Activities to lift school education outcomes 13
Youth transitions and engagement 14
Tertiary education and training 14
Participation in higher education and training 14
Higher education options in the region 15
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region 15
Jobs skills and workforce development 16
Employment Service Area 16
Unemployment and participation 16
Registered job seekers 16
Demand for labour and skills 17
Peel Workforce Development Plan 18
Other characteristics 19
City of Mandurah education forum 19
Peel Away the Mask 19
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns 19
National Broadband Network 19
Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise Development 20
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Issues goals and strategies 21
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in
areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington 22
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services 23
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more
employable 26
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities 28
Appendices 29
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders 29
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies 30
Abbreviations 32
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REGIONAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND JOBS PLANS The Australian Government announced the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans initiative in the 2011ndash12 Budget as part of the Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce package The initiative addresses four key areas of the Australian Governmentrsquos productivity and social inclusion agendas early childhood education and care Year 12 attainment participation in vocational and higher education and local job opportunities
The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has deployed 34 Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Coordinators to work with local stakeholders to develop Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans for the 46 Regional Development Australia (RDA) areas that cover non-metropolitan Australia
The plans present locally identified opportunities and challenges and outline local strategies to improve education skills and jobs outcomes in regional Australia
For more information including the contact details of your local RESJ Coordinator please refer to the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage at wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Each plan reflects community priorities and includes goals and local strategies to achieve the communityrsquos objectives based on four key themes early childhood education and care school education tertiary education and training and jobs skills and workforce development
The plans build on the range of services and programs already offered by DEEWR and the strategies draw on the programs of other government agencies and the opportunities arising from major local projects
Community engagement The plans were developed by RESJ Coordinators with close community engagement and include views from young people parents employers educators service providers peak bodies community leaders government organisations and agencies and other interested individuals and organisations The plans draw strongly upon existing strategic plans in each region including the local RDA regional plan
DEEWR acknowledges the traditional owners of the Peel RDA region and their elders past and present recognising their continuing connection to country This plan strives to build and harness mutually respectful relationships and reflect community priorities in education skills and jobs development for the region
Implementation The RESJ Coordinator on behalf of DEEWR will oversee the implementation of the strategies and promote and coordinate linkages between the government agencies providers and stakeholders involved in this planrsquos implementation
Progress towards achieving the goals within each plan will be closely monitored while stakeholders will be kept informed through participation in plan strategies
This edition incorporates strategies that respond to changes in local circumstances identified through continuing community input or changing government priorities in regional Australia as well as access to new data The plans continue to be living and responsive documents that will be revisited throughout their implementation to June 2014
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MAP OF PEEL
Source Department of Regional Australia Local Government Arts and Sport
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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CONTENTS Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans 5
Map of Peel 6
Executive summary 7
Characteristics of the region 10
Population 10
Indigenous population 10
Early childhood education and care 10
Australian Early Development Index 10
Child care services 11
School education 12
School attendance 12
Year 12 attainment 12
Western Australian Government education sector 12
Non-government education sector 12
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities 12
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy 13
Trade Training Centres 13
Activities to lift school education outcomes 13
Youth transitions and engagement 14
Tertiary education and training 14
Participation in higher education and training 14
Higher education options in the region 15
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region 15
Jobs skills and workforce development 16
Employment Service Area 16
Unemployment and participation 16
Registered job seekers 16
Demand for labour and skills 17
Peel Workforce Development Plan 18
Other characteristics 19
City of Mandurah education forum 19
Peel Away the Mask 19
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns 19
National Broadband Network 19
Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise Development 20
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Issues goals and strategies 21
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in
areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington 22
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services 23
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more
employable 26
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities 28
Appendices 29
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders 29
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies 30
Abbreviations 32
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REGIONAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND JOBS PLANS The Australian Government announced the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans initiative in the 2011ndash12 Budget as part of the Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce package The initiative addresses four key areas of the Australian Governmentrsquos productivity and social inclusion agendas early childhood education and care Year 12 attainment participation in vocational and higher education and local job opportunities
The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has deployed 34 Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Coordinators to work with local stakeholders to develop Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans for the 46 Regional Development Australia (RDA) areas that cover non-metropolitan Australia
The plans present locally identified opportunities and challenges and outline local strategies to improve education skills and jobs outcomes in regional Australia
For more information including the contact details of your local RESJ Coordinator please refer to the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage at wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Each plan reflects community priorities and includes goals and local strategies to achieve the communityrsquos objectives based on four key themes early childhood education and care school education tertiary education and training and jobs skills and workforce development
The plans build on the range of services and programs already offered by DEEWR and the strategies draw on the programs of other government agencies and the opportunities arising from major local projects
Community engagement The plans were developed by RESJ Coordinators with close community engagement and include views from young people parents employers educators service providers peak bodies community leaders government organisations and agencies and other interested individuals and organisations The plans draw strongly upon existing strategic plans in each region including the local RDA regional plan
DEEWR acknowledges the traditional owners of the Peel RDA region and their elders past and present recognising their continuing connection to country This plan strives to build and harness mutually respectful relationships and reflect community priorities in education skills and jobs development for the region
Implementation The RESJ Coordinator on behalf of DEEWR will oversee the implementation of the strategies and promote and coordinate linkages between the government agencies providers and stakeholders involved in this planrsquos implementation
Progress towards achieving the goals within each plan will be closely monitored while stakeholders will be kept informed through participation in plan strategies
This edition incorporates strategies that respond to changes in local circumstances identified through continuing community input or changing government priorities in regional Australia as well as access to new data The plans continue to be living and responsive documents that will be revisited throughout their implementation to June 2014
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MAP OF PEEL
Source Department of Regional Australia Local Government Arts and Sport
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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Issues goals and strategies 21
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in
areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington 22
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services 23
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more
employable 26
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities 28
Appendices 29
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders 29
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies 30
Abbreviations 32
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REGIONAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND JOBS PLANS The Australian Government announced the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans initiative in the 2011ndash12 Budget as part of the Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce package The initiative addresses four key areas of the Australian Governmentrsquos productivity and social inclusion agendas early childhood education and care Year 12 attainment participation in vocational and higher education and local job opportunities
The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has deployed 34 Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Coordinators to work with local stakeholders to develop Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans for the 46 Regional Development Australia (RDA) areas that cover non-metropolitan Australia
The plans present locally identified opportunities and challenges and outline local strategies to improve education skills and jobs outcomes in regional Australia
For more information including the contact details of your local RESJ Coordinator please refer to the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage at wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Each plan reflects community priorities and includes goals and local strategies to achieve the communityrsquos objectives based on four key themes early childhood education and care school education tertiary education and training and jobs skills and workforce development
The plans build on the range of services and programs already offered by DEEWR and the strategies draw on the programs of other government agencies and the opportunities arising from major local projects
Community engagement The plans were developed by RESJ Coordinators with close community engagement and include views from young people parents employers educators service providers peak bodies community leaders government organisations and agencies and other interested individuals and organisations The plans draw strongly upon existing strategic plans in each region including the local RDA regional plan
DEEWR acknowledges the traditional owners of the Peel RDA region and their elders past and present recognising their continuing connection to country This plan strives to build and harness mutually respectful relationships and reflect community priorities in education skills and jobs development for the region
Implementation The RESJ Coordinator on behalf of DEEWR will oversee the implementation of the strategies and promote and coordinate linkages between the government agencies providers and stakeholders involved in this planrsquos implementation
Progress towards achieving the goals within each plan will be closely monitored while stakeholders will be kept informed through participation in plan strategies
This edition incorporates strategies that respond to changes in local circumstances identified through continuing community input or changing government priorities in regional Australia as well as access to new data The plans continue to be living and responsive documents that will be revisited throughout their implementation to June 2014
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MAP OF PEEL
Source Department of Regional Australia Local Government Arts and Sport
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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REGIONAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND JOBS PLANS The Australian Government announced the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans initiative in the 2011ndash12 Budget as part of the Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce package The initiative addresses four key areas of the Australian Governmentrsquos productivity and social inclusion agendas early childhood education and care Year 12 attainment participation in vocational and higher education and local job opportunities
The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has deployed 34 Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Coordinators to work with local stakeholders to develop Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plans for the 46 Regional Development Australia (RDA) areas that cover non-metropolitan Australia
The plans present locally identified opportunities and challenges and outline local strategies to improve education skills and jobs outcomes in regional Australia
For more information including the contact details of your local RESJ Coordinator please refer to the Regional Education Skills and Jobs webpage at wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Each plan reflects community priorities and includes goals and local strategies to achieve the communityrsquos objectives based on four key themes early childhood education and care school education tertiary education and training and jobs skills and workforce development
The plans build on the range of services and programs already offered by DEEWR and the strategies draw on the programs of other government agencies and the opportunities arising from major local projects
Community engagement The plans were developed by RESJ Coordinators with close community engagement and include views from young people parents employers educators service providers peak bodies community leaders government organisations and agencies and other interested individuals and organisations The plans draw strongly upon existing strategic plans in each region including the local RDA regional plan
DEEWR acknowledges the traditional owners of the Peel RDA region and their elders past and present recognising their continuing connection to country This plan strives to build and harness mutually respectful relationships and reflect community priorities in education skills and jobs development for the region
Implementation The RESJ Coordinator on behalf of DEEWR will oversee the implementation of the strategies and promote and coordinate linkages between the government agencies providers and stakeholders involved in this planrsquos implementation
Progress towards achieving the goals within each plan will be closely monitored while stakeholders will be kept informed through participation in plan strategies
This edition incorporates strategies that respond to changes in local circumstances identified through continuing community input or changing government priorities in regional Australia as well as access to new data The plans continue to be living and responsive documents that will be revisited throughout their implementation to June 2014
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MAP OF PEEL
Source Department of Regional Australia Local Government Arts and Sport
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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MAP OF PEEL
Source Department of Regional Australia Local Government Arts and Sport
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Peel region of Western Australia is located south of the Perth metropolitan area Its largest centre
Mandurah is within an hour of Perth (via the direct rail link or Kwinana Freeway) and it is located within
easy reach of other regional centres such as Pinjarra Waroona Mundijong and Boddington (via the
Forrest and South Western Highways) The region comprises five Local Government Areas the City of
Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of Boddington and Shire of Waroona
People living in the Peel region can commute to Perth to access broader options for education training
and employment While this allows many residents to access a wider range of services and opportunities
it can also discourage the provision of new and improved service delivery locally This places some
residents at a disadvantage especially those who have limited transport options and may live in areas
located further from Perth
Peelrsquos population continues to grow bringing more families into its towns and placing new and
increasing demands on its infrastructure including child care facilities and schools An impact of this
growth on Mandurah which is part of Western Australiarsquos only priority employment area is the
increased complexity in meeting the education skills and jobs needs of residents Overall there is a need
to invest in the human capital of the region to realise the full potential of its current and future labour
force
Local stakeholders have identified the presence of a sizeable Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) worker population as
another major influence on the region Despite the various inquiries and reviews on the social impacts of
FIFO very little is known about the effect of FIFO on areas that supply the resource sector with labour
There is a growing concern that FIFO impacts on the education and welfare of workersrsquo children in the
Peel
The region is mainly characterised by its connection to Western Australiarsquos largest labour market in its
northern areas and by the lack of access to services and jobs in some localities of Mandurah and its
southern areas
Key education skills and jobs challenges identified for the region include
a relatively high number of young children are assessed against the Australian Early
Development Index as being developmentally vulnerable in areas of Mandurah as well as further
south in Waroona and Boddington
young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
a relatively high number of disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become
work ready and more employable
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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The key goals of this Regional Education Skills and Jobs (RESJ) Plan are to
improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and transitioning to career pathways
help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor work
increase youth participation in trades training
lift the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job
seekers
increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
The Australian Government is a major stakeholder in education skills and jobs in the regions of Australia
with significant investments in early childhood schools training higher education and employment
services connecting employers with job seekers
Through the Council of Australian Governments collaborative arrangements between the Australian and
West Australian governments are formed to pursue common interests and goals including efforts to lift
productivity and social inclusion These activities are developed and implemented through a framework
of National Partnership Agreements
Closing the Gap is a commitment by the Australian Government to improve the lives of Indigenous
Australians in particular providing a better future for Indigenous children DEEWR has direct
responsibility for targets relating to improved Indigenous early childhood education training and
employment outcomes
The City of Mandurah is located in both the Peel region and the South West Perth priority employment
area The priority employment area has a Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) who has been appointed
to focus on ensuring local job seekers can access training and job opportunities in accordance with the
Australian Governmentrsquos Building Australiarsquos Future Workforce initiative
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel has a committee with a broad plan including education skills
and employment opportunities This RESJ Plan complements the existing goals and strategies in the RDA
Plan and the LECrsquos Regional Employment Plan
In Western Australia the state government has regional development commissions operating in each
region The Peel Development Commission (PDC) develops strategies for the region informing the
Western Australian Governmentrsquos investment planning and project development including activities
undertaken through Royalties for Regions funding
Royalties for Regions distributes the equivalent of 25 per cent of the mining and onshore petroleum
royalties collected by the West Australian Government to regional areas
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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During the implementation of this RESJ Plan DEEWR is working with the state and local governments and
non-government stakeholders in the community In particular DEEWR is
working in conjunction with RDA Peel and the PDC towards the achievement of the economic
and social priorities noted in their Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016
working in collaboration with existing working groups steering committees and other parties in
Peel who are identifying and addressing local issues that impact on education skills and jobs
enhancing existing efforts by providers delivering services in Peel on behalf of the Australian
Government to increase andor improve education skills and jobs outcomes in the local
community
It is hoped that through strong and productive partnerships the broader community will realise more
opportunities and maximise the benefits of living learning and working in Peel
Some outcomes achieved by the Regional Education Skills and Jobs Coordinator working with local
stakeholders include
Initiating a Youth Engagement in Skills (YEIS) Project in conjunction with the South West Perth
Local Employment Coordinator providing 20 people aged 17 to 19 years in the Mandurah area
with a two phase structured training or employment outcome The YEIS project concluded in
October 2012 with 15 young people gaining employment three opting for further training and
two better prepared for entering the workforce
Facilitating a project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services
Australia providers to provide local job seekers with the skills and qualifications required to fill
available truck driver positions
Promoting the Kwinana Jobs and Skills Expo to employers and job seekers in the Peel region
Around 2800 people attended and 291 people were reported to be placed in jobs as a result of
the expo
Initiating and coordinated several forums to inform parents on childrenrsquos brain development the
importance of early literacy and impact of nutrition has on health wellbeing and school readiness
of children Almost 100 parents in the region benefited from these forums
Holding a Mining Family Matters forum in August 2012 providing information and support to
families to manage a FIFO lifestyle The forum was initiated due to stakeholder and community
concerns on the impact of FIFO lifestyle on education and welfare of children in the Peel region
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGION This section sets out the characteristics of the region identified through a comprehensive environmental
scan and local consultations The information detailed in this section is not exhaustive of the
characteristics of the region but provides an overview and insight to some of the challenges facing the
region
To guide the RESJ Coordinatorrsquos identification of issues and engagement with the community various
data sets have supported the development of this plan Data used in the development of this plan was
sourced from DEEWR the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other relevant sources Data referred
to may have been reformulated and was correct at time of drafting Different data sets are refreshed at
different intervals for example unemployment rates are updated monthly for national and
stateterritory figures and quarterly for regions
Population The Peel region has a resident population of nearly 113000 with its major centre Mandurah having
about 65 per cent of the regionrsquos population The shires of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale each have
about 15 per cent of the regionrsquos population with smaller proportions of the population in the shires of
Waroona (36) and Boddington (15)
According to the ABS population growth between the 2006 and 2011 Census the Peel RDA region was
247 much higher than Western Australiarsquos overall population growth rate of 142 and total Australian
population growth of 79 for the same period
According to 2011 Census figures the median age in Mandurah is 42 years compared to 36 years for
Western Australia generally
Indigenous population According to the Western Australian Department of Regional Development and Lands figures about
2 per cent of the resident population of the Peel region are identified as being Indigenous people There
are no discrete Indigenous communities in the region Indigenous people live in Mandurah Pinjarra and
other towns The Shire of Waroona has the greatest proportion of Indigenous residents (29)
Early childhood education and care
Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a measure of how young children are developing in
different communities in five domains physical health and wellbeing social competence emotional
maturity language and cognitive skills (school-based) and communication skills and general knowledge
Being assessed as lsquodevelopmentally vulnerablersquo means that a child in the community h below the tenth
percentile In 2009 the AEDI survey was completed nationwide The AEDI results for the Peel area are
available on a sub-regional level for Mandurah Murray Serpentine Jarrahdale Waroona and
Boddington
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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In Waroona and Boddington the AEDI results relate to a relatively small group of young children but a
high proportion of these children (21 in Waroona and 44 in Boddington) are assessed as
developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains In comparison the result for Australia as
a whole was 118 per cent
In the Local Government Areas of Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray where there are larger
numbers of young children the AEDI overall results were better However in several locations (eg
Dwellingup Dudley Park Erskine and HerronBouvard) high proportions of children were considered to
be developmentally vulnerable in two or more of the five domains
Of particular concern are the AEDI results for language and cognitive skills where relatively large
proportions of young children were found to be developmentally vulnerable Therefore there is a
challenge to address early childhood development in relevant places within the region
DEEWR is working closely with RDA Peel the Western Australian Department for Communities and the
local early years network to create better connections between child care providers and other local
stakeholders and to discuss and develop new strategies to improve early childhood development
outcomes
Child care services There are currently over 1000 licensed long day care places in the Peel region Over 85 per cent of these
places are in the Mandurah area with the remainder evenly dispersed between Boddington Pinjarra and
Serpentine Family Day Care services operate in the region but these services can change frequently
making it difficult to keep up-to-date records for these providers
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the level of overall child care service in Peel is difficult to
gauge and that the AEDI indicated low levels of child participation in the shires of Murray and
Boddington While Boddington is recognised as a priority based on developmental vulnerability long
day care services commenced in the town in 2011 and the impact of these services is yet to be examined
through subsequent AEDI surveys Childhood development in Murray will be discussed with local
stakeholders
The City of Mandurah is currently working on its early childhood strategy DEEWR will collaborate with
the council and the local early years network which is supported by the Western Australian Department
for Communities DEEWR will also examine utilisation rates in Peel to ensure that access to child care is
sufficient to support working families
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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School education
School attendance Attendance at school in the Peel region has been raised as an issue of concern Looking at the
attendance rates for schools across the region provided on the My School website it appears that
slightly less than two-thirds of secondary schools in Peel achieve over 90 per cent attendance This
compares unfavourably against the attendance rates for Australia as a whole
Information provided by the Western Australia Department of Education on its Schools Online website
shows that the attendance rates for schools in the region are below the average attendance rate for all
government schools in Western Australia which was 92 per cent for primary schools and 88 per cent for
secondary schools in 2012
Year 12 attainment Information on Year 12 attainment by students in schools across the region on the My School website
and the Western Australia Department of Education Schools Online indicate that there are several
schools in the Peel region that achieve below-average Year 12 attainment rates
It is important to note that the proximity of the region to Perth with direct rail links to and from
Mandurah provides the opportunity for many school students to attend Perth schools on a daily basis
These students are not included in education statistics for the Peel region
Western Australian Government education sector There are about 10800 students enrolled across 26 government schools in the Peel region (including
kindergarten primary schools and secondary schools) Most government schools in the region are
located in Mandurah with some senior high schools in regional centres such as Pinjarra
Coodanup Community College in Mandurah has the highest number of Indigenous enrolments and
sizeable numbers of Indigenous students also attend John Tonkin College Mandurah and Pinjarra Senior
High School
Non-government education sector There are around 2500 students enrolled across five Catholic Education schools in the Peel region
(primary and secondary schools)
In addition there are six Independent schools (combined primary and secondary and secondary schools)
that are quite large and collectively have around 3200 student enrolments
National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities The National Partnership Agreement on Low Socio-economic Status School Communities aims to
transform the way schooling takes place in participating schools and addresses the complex challenges
facing students in disadvantaged communities This is a joint initiative between the Australian
Government the Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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Participating schools in the Peel region in 2010-2014 are Mandurah High School Mandurah Primary
School Dudley Park Primary School Coodanup Community College St Josephrsquos School (Pinjarra) St
Josephrsquos School (Waroona) and Carcoola Primary School
These schools are funded to explore innovative measures to improve learning outcomes for students
from disadvantaged backgrounds Central to these activities are partnerships with parents other schools
and businesses
Smarter Schools National Partnership Agreement on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
The Australian Government is providing $2439 million for a new National Partnership on Improving
Literacy and Numeracy (ILNNP) to support participating schools during the 2013 school year The ILNNP
aims to improve the outcomes of students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are falling behind in literacy and numeracy It will
sustain the momentum of the initial Literacy Numeracy National Partnership (which concluded in
December 2012) and support states and territories to expand the implementation of proven effective
literacy and numeracy strategies in schools where under-performance persists
Participating schools are being finalised with stateterritory and non-government education authorities
The new ILNNP will also support the ongoing expansion of the Teach Learn Share Evidence Base which is
becoming a valuable online repository providing a national platform for educators to share their
effective approaches to literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
Trade Training Centres The Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in Schools Program allows secondary students to access vocational
education and training providing them with a broader range of options for them and enhanced
pathways into vocational careers
Through this program Pinjarra Senior High School was allocated funding to construct a new TTC on site
adjacent to the existing automotive workshop in the school grounds Cluster partner Waroona District
High School also utilises these facilities which deliver engineering-related qualifications
There are no TTCs funded under this program in Mandurah or involving schools in Mandurah
Activities to lift school education outcomes Consultations with local stakeholders have highlighted an emerging trend within the local community
where the lifestyle of FIFO workers and their families is impacting on school attendance and
achievement This was recently recognised by the Western Australian Minister for Education as an issue
affecting education outcomes across the state This plan will investigate the possibility of providing
targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them
to connect with existing support services within the sector
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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In the Peel Regional Plan 2011ndash2016 RDA Peel highlights that the National Assessment Program ndash
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Peel are falling behind those in metropolitan and other
comparable regions The RDA is engaging with the school business community partnership broker to
assess the issues and assist with the development of long-term strategies DEEWR will work with the
Western Australian Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of
Independent Schools of Western Australia to contribute to lifting education outcomes especially with
regard to these National Partnerships
Youth transitions and engagement Consultations with stakeholders have indicated a high level of concern that local young people are at risk
of being or are disengaged from education and training Given the flow of population into Peel it is also
generally accepted that the current needs of local young people will increase
The ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo report notes that the regional needs analysis undertaken in 2009-10
highlighted that there was a need for more inter-agency collaboration on youth services a lack of
diversity in options for local young people for training and education and limited access to youth
programs and services in parts of Peel outside of Mandurah
Discussions with RDA Peel the PDC and the Western Australian Department of Education have explored
the need to address attendance and retention rates especially where students are at risk of disengaging
from education The Western Australian Department of Education chairs a working group for youth
transitions in the region and the City of Mandurah chairs the Peel Regional Youth Services Network both
involve local service providers concerned with disengaged young people
Through these groups DEEWR will work with stakeholders to better align connect and streamline youth
transitions and engagement services This will involve the development of new and innovative projects
that ensure that young people are engaged in lsquolearning or earningrsquo activities
Tertiary education and training
Participation in higher education and training According to the 2011 Census the participation rate in tertiary education and training for the Local
Government Areas in Peel (113) are lower than that for Western Australia (207) This ABS measure
includes people attending higher education through universities as well as vocational education and
training with registered training organisations (including State Training Providers) and other higher
educational institutions
Lower rates of tertiary education participation in many Western Australian regions can be partly
explained by their labour markets feeding the resource sectorrsquos high demand for tradespeople and
people such as mobile plant operators who do not require higher education qualifications In Mandurah
local stakeholders have indicated that there are a large numbers of FIFO and Drive-In Drive-Out workers
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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Higher education options in the region Murdoch Universityrsquos Peel Campus is located in Mandurah at the Peel Education Campus and offers
courses in nursing midwifery and business (information technology) Mandurah Senior College and the
Challenger Institute of Technology are also co-located at the Peel Education Campus with Murdoch
University All courses offered by Murdoch University are available on the nearby campus of Rockingham
or their main campus in Perth Given the close proximity to the Perth metropolitan area students
residing in the Peel region especially in Mandurah Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray could commute to
any of the five universities in Perth
Murdoch University offers local access to its On Track program which is a 14-week pre-university course
It provides an alternative entry pathway into Murdoch University for people who do not qualify for entry
through other pathways Through On Track students can strengthen their academic skills and
understanding of university life and study
The Australian Government has committed $5 million over five years to Murdoch University to increase
the number of students attending university in the Rockingham Kwinana and Mandurah areas Murdoch
University has indicated that it will use the funding to increase the number of students from these areas
gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and English competence Another project will
develop alternative Year 11 and 12 curriculum with principals and teachers to better connect with
students who disconnect with traditional study programs
The City of Mandurahrsquos education forum in November 2011 highlighted local aspirations to become a
university city With the regionrsquos unique connection to the Peel estuary much of the discussion is
focused on environmental management and science There is local support for Murdoch University to
expand its local presence possibly through new veterinary and agricultural studies facilities andor a
waterways institute The RDA and the PDC are seeking to attract more tertiary education options that
are designed to meet local industry needs
Delivery of vocational education and training in the region The Challenger Institute of Technology operates at the Peel Education Campus in Mandurah and
Challenger Institute Access Centres have been established in conjunction with community learning
centres in Boddington Waroona Pinjarra and Mundijong Challenger Institute offers trade and
non-trade training programs including (but not limited to) automotive building and construction
hospitality information technology community services childrenrsquos services and business
administration Training through the Access Centres is delivered via flexible learning or e-learning
Challenger Institutersquos career development services promote recognition of prior learning to acknowledge
studentsrsquo skills and experience
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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Jobs skills and workforce development
Employment Service Area Peel is covered by three Employment Service Areas (ESAs) The Dale ESA which covers most of the
regionrsquos labour force includes the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray The shires of Waroona and
Boddington fall within the Southern ESA The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is in the East Metro ESA
Unemployment and participation As at September 2012 unemployment in Peel was 54 per cent compared to 40 per cent for Western
Australia as a whole and 54 per cent nationally Table 1 provides further details of unemployment rates
in the region
Table 1 Unemployment rates for Local Government Areas in the Peel region
Local Government Area
Unemployment rate
()
change in past
12 months Labour force size
Mandurah (C) 62 -03 30687
Murray (S) 58 -08 6818
Waroona (S) 52 -04 2117
Boddington (S) 29 -03 911
Serpentine Jarrahdale (S) 28 ndash01 8810
Total Peel labour force
49343
C = city S =shire Source DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data September 2012
Registered job seekers There are seven Job Services Australia (JSA) providers operating in the ESAs covering Peel
Complementary and specialist employment services in the region are provided by Indigenous
Employment Program and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers
DEEWR figures indicate that there are about 3000 registered job seekers in the Peel region The average
job seeker age is 36 years comparable to that for Western Australia generally and Australia as a whole
The majority of local job seekers are concentrated in the Dale ESA (City of Mandurah and Shire of
Murray)
Less than half of all registered job seekers in the Peel are assessed by either Centrelink or their
JSA provider as being disadvantaged and having multiple barriers to employment While this group of
job seekers require training and support to go into employment there are also many local job seekers in
the region who are job ready but are unable to access job opportunities
While many job seekers possess trade or university qualifications there is also a large proportion of
job seekers who have not completed Year 12 In terms of disadvantaged groups less than 10 per cent of
job seekers in the region are Indigenous people but there are significant numbers of ex-offenders and
younger job seekers aged 21 years or less
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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The potential to lift the productivity of the local labour force could focus on two groups
skilled job seekers who require access to information on job opportunities (locally or outside the
region) and possibly who are migrants requiring English language and literacy training
unskilled disadvantaged job seekers who require intensive support pre-employment training
and accredited training to become more employable and work ready
The mobility of local job seekers and access to employment opportunities in Perth has improved with the
rail link and freeway extension to and from Mandurah However the option to commute may not suit
everyone such as residents living in the southern areas of the region working parents or those without
easy access to these major transport links
Demand for labour and skills The 2011 Census showed that the industry sectors employing the highest proportions of workers in Peel
are mining manufacturing and retail The government services sector (ie education and public
administration) also employs a high number of local workers
There has been recent growth in the local mining sector notably with the Boddington Gold mine
expansion According to the PDC this has led to the creation of a workforce of 2500 of which about one
quarter are residents of Boddington
With the construction and manufacturing sectors being prominent sources of employment and mining
creating many local and FIFO job opportunities there are large numbers of local people employed as
labourers and in technical and trades jobs The government services sector and other industries employ
many clerical and administrative workers The remaining workers are fairly evenly distributed across
other occupations Table 2 provides further detail of employment in the region
Table 2 Types of jobs in which local people are employed
Occupation No of persons employed
Technicians and trades workers 10525
Labourers 5844
Clerical and administrative workers 6206
Professionals 6110
Managers 5103
Machinery operators 5772
Sales workers 4685
Community and personal service workers 5011
Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census
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DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
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Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
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Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
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Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
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Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
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Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
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Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
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Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
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Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 18
wwwdeewrgovauresj
DEEWR has undertaken surveys of employersrsquo recruitment experiences for the South West Perth priority
employment area which includes the City of Mandurah The most recent survey was completed in
March 2010 and involved over 280 employers It sought to understand their recent recruitment
experiences future plans for recruitment and to identify skills and labour shortages associated with
particular occupations
The results indicated that there is a mismatch between the skills in demand by employers and those
possessed by job applicants
Employers that had difficulty in recruiting were seeking applicants for the following jobs
child carers
electricians
general clerks
human resource professionals
kitchen hands
motor mechanics
primary school teachers
receptionists
sales assistants and sales representatives
stores persons
structural steel welding trades workers
truck drivers
The most commonly cited reasons for employers finding applicants unsuitable for job vacancies were a
lack of technical (job-specific) skills andor soft skills (personal attributes) Employers regarded soft skills
such as enthusiasm communication skills initiative motivation and reliability as most lacking in
applicants Employers also regarded lack of general work readiness as a major barrier to employing
apprentices or trainees
Despite there being a slight increase in recruitment activity for most employers since May 2009 (when
the previous survey was carried out) there was a reduction in staff by employers in the retail
accommodation and food services industries This is particularly relevant to the region given the
importance of these industries to Peel for current and future economic development
The results of the survey indicate that there are skilled and unskilled job opportunities within reach of
the regionrsquos largest labour market Mandurah Importantly employers have highlighted that job seekers
need to be reliable and motivated as well as having prerequisite skills and qualifications DEEWR will
seek to better connect employers with job seekers in the Peel region in partnership with local JSA and
DES providers
Peel Workforce Development Plan The RESJ Coordinator represents DEEWR on the Peel Workforce Development Alliance which oversees
the development of the Peel workforce development plan This is scheduled to be released in 2013 The
Alliance is chaired by the PDC and its members comprise representatives from local industry and the
community
A Peel workforce development plan has been in place for the region since 2006 Industry growth and
labour demand modelling has identified mining manufacturing retail hospitality and health and
community services as the key areas of jobs growth in the Peel region These results reflect the more
recent findings of DEEWRrsquos survey of employersrsquo recruitment experiences
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 19
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 20
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 21
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 22
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 23
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 19
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Other characteristics
City of Mandurah education forum In November 2011 the City of Mandurah convened an education forum involving about 80 participants
representing a broad cross-section of the local community and the education sector The forum aimed to
generate discussion amongst people from different walks of life on education in Mandurah Ideas and
the feedback received on particular issues were recorded and reported on by Murdoch Universityrsquos
Executive Education Centre
Peel Away the Mask ldquoPeel Away the Mask A Study of the Social Condition of the Peel Regionrdquo was published in November
2001 ldquoPeel Away the Mask IIrdquo (published in September 2011) draws upon available statistics and
government reports as well as community workshops and surveys It looks at eight indicators of quality
of life including education employment and income The report provides gap analysis and
recommendations to make a difference against each indicator
Western Australia Government ndash SuperTowns The Western Australian Government has established a SuperTowns (Regional Centres Development Plan)
initiative under Royalties for Regions It encourages regional communities in the southern half of the
state to plan for the future and position themselves to pursue opportunities created by population
growth in Western Australia
The Western Australian Governmentrsquos vision for SuperTowns is to create lsquobalanced communitiesrsquo with
lifestyle options and access to services SuperTowns will have affordable quality housing and a diverse
range of job opportunities offering more attractive alternative options for people to live in regional
areas rather than in the Perth metropolitan area In the Peel region the town of Boddington is identified
as a SuperTown
National Broadband Network The rollout of the National Broadband Network in Mandurah is underway Construction has commenced
in Pinjarra DEEWR is working with the principal contractor (and its subcontractors) to identify any job
opportunities from the rollout and contribute to an appropriate workforce development response in
conjunction with relevant JSA and DES providers
Discussions with regional stakeholders have highlighted that the National Broadband Network will
provide a range of new opportunities to improve education training and employment outcomes in the
region The RESJ Coordinator is participating with RDA Peel on the regional working group looking at the
digital future of Peel
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 20
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 21
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ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 22
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Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 23
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 20
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise
Development The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia have a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) in place to develop self-sustaining Indigenous communities in mining regions
DEEWR participates as a member of the reference group for the Western Australian sites including the
Gnaala Karla Booja site which covers the Peel region
The Peel RESJ Coordinator is working in conjunction with the MoU Coordinator in the region to improve
Indigenous participation in the mining sector through supported pathways from education and training
to employment and enterprise development
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 21
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 22
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 23
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
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APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
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Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 21
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ISSUES GOALS AND STRATEGIES This section sets out the issues and goals identified through local consultation It also details the specific
strategies that will help achieve the communityrsquos objectives The issues and strategies will be reviewed
and may be modified throughout the implementation of the plan to June 2014 to ensure they respond to
emerging issues and opportunities or changing community or government priorities in the Peel RDA
region
The programs and stakeholders listed in the following tables are indicative only Both may vary over time
and any listing does not guarantee either the availability of program funding or stakeholder involvement
Colour codes indicate how each issue relates to the four key themes of the Regional Education Skills and
Jobs Plans initiative
Early childhood education and care
School education
Tertiary education and training
Jobs skills and workforce development
The numbering of each issue is for ease of reference only and does not indicate its priority within the
region They are generally sequenced according to the life cycle of the four key themes listed above
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 22
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 23
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 22
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 1 Young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable including groups living in areas of Mandurah as well as further south in Waroona and Boddington
Goal Improve andor increase access to quality child care and early childhood education services
Early childhood education and care
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Contribute to the City of Mandurahrsquos Early Childhood Strategy through the provision of information and advice on relevant policies and programs
Contribute to the local early years network in the Peel region with a particular emphasis on
o addressing issues in the areas in Mandurah with high proportions of young children who are developmentally vulnerable Where appropriate DEEWR will provide advice to local child care services and facilitate links to professional support for them
o investigating early childhood access issues in the Shire of Murray (in conjunction with the WA Department for Communitiesrsquo Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families)
o explore the possibility of establishing new Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) projects to improve childhood development for young Indigenous children in the Peel region during 2012-14
Work with the WA Department for Communities to develop quality proposals for the Regional Community Child Care Development Fund under the WA Government Royalties for Regions initiative
o Opportunities under this fund include operational support grants support for inclusion of children with additional needs strategic grants and childrenrsquos services regional plans
Promote Australian Government initiatives to assist the child care sector during their workforce development and transition to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework
Conduct an early childhood education and care industry roundtable event to build relationships between local early childhood providers and other related stakeholders such as Jobs Services Australia (JSA) providers Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and training organisations with a view to attracting more educators into the sector and up skilling existing workers
Challenger Institute of Technology
City of Mandurah
DES providers
JSA providers
Local child care services
Local young children and their parents
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Waroona
Training organisations
WA Department for Communities
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
DEEWR Child Care Sustainability Assistance (and other child care related policies)
PaCE
WA Royalties for Regions ndash Community Child Care Development Fund
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 23
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 23
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 2 Young people are at risk of disengaging from education training or employment services
Goals
Improve attendance and achievement of younger students in schools
Establish sound foundations for achieving in high school and the transition to career pathways
School education
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Education the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of WA on activities to improve attendance and achievement at school including literacy and numeracy outcomes through relevant National Partnership Agreements
o This will involve the possible use of existing successful models for sharing information and best practice in other regions such as the Kimberley Success Zone
o DEEWR will investigate repeating the successful workshops providing targeted information and advice to mining families with school aged children in the region to assist them to connect with existing support services within the resources sector
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
Catholic Education Office
Local Employment Coordinator
Local school children and their parents
Local schools
WA Department of Communities
WA Department of Education
Aboriginal Early Years Support for Families (WA Government)
Australian Government Skills Connect
Parental and Community Engagement Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 24
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goal Help more young people to make a successful transition from school to training andor into work
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Participate in regular meetings and forums addressing youth engagement issues facilitated on an ongoing basis by the DEEWR School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections providers A Peel Youth Forum was held in Mandurah on 29 November 2012 with a follow up scheduled for Pinjarra in the first quarter of 2013
Work with the WA Department of Education and Job Services Australia (JSA) providers to streamline the engagement of disengaged young people in training pathways where an alternative to school education is required
Work with the WA Department of Education and relevant providers to develop projects in Mandurah for disengaged young people that link the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program to trades training
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) assist the School Business Community Partnership Broker in revising its environmental scan and strategic plan during 2012 This will also ensure strong links to other services such as Youth Connections
Work in conjunction with the Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) on activities that assist young people to make transitions to employment
CCIWA
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
JSA providers
LEC
Local employers
Local young people and their parents
Registered training organisations
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
WA Department of Education
Youth Services providers
Australian Apprenticeships
JSA
School Business Community Partnerships Brokers
SEE
WA Education Participation (Raising School Leaving Age)
Youth Connections
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 25
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Goals
Increase youth participation in trades training
Increase the number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
School education Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the School Business Community Partnership Broker Apprenticeships Australia and their project partners and contribute to local activities and projects that seek to increase Indigenous participation in apprenticeships and traineeships
Promote Australian Government initiatives that support employers and apprenticestrainees including Apprenticeship Mentoring and Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships through an Australian Government Skills Connect forum to be held in the Peel region
Apprenticeships Australia and other group training organisations
Australian Apprenticeship Centres
Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections)
Community Solutions
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Job Services Australia (JSA) providers
Local Employment Coordinator
Local employers
Local high schools
Local young people
Peel Workforce Development Alliance
RDA Peel
School Business Community Partnership Broker
WA Department of Education
Australian Government Skills Connect
JSA
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 26
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 3 Disadvantaged job seekers require training and support to become work ready and more employable
Goal Increase the participation of disadvantaged job seekers in training and employment
Tertiary education and
training Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
The Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education in partnership with the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development will fund the Pathways to Better Health ndash Peel Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Program in 2013
o Challenger Institute of Technology will deliver the program at its Peel Campus in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and Nidjalla Waagan Mia
o About 15 local Aboriginal job seekers will receive culturally appropriate pre-employment training and support when starting on a career pathway in health services
o Program outcomes will be examined by DEEWR and its WA Government partners to inform future activities
Investigate possible options with Job Services Australia (JSA) and Disability Employment Services (DES) providers and others for improving access to English language and literacy programs for skilled migrants in the Peel region seeking employment
o This could involve the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program formerly the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (including Advanced Vocational Oriented Courses) andor the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program
As a follow up to the 30 November 2012 Aged Care Industry Spotlight Forum undertake projects with employers industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) via the LEC to maximise skilling and job placements for local job seekers in the Aged Care and Community Services sector
DEEWR will support the Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Coordinator for the Gnaala Karla Booja site (located across Peel South West and Wheatbelt regions) by
o contributing to the Employer Forum in early 2013 and forming new collaborative arrangements with participants (including employers) to develop and implement connected employment solutions and projects
Challenger Institute of Technology
Department of Human Services (Centrelink )
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
DES providers
Disadvantaged job seekers (including Indigenous people) and their families
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers (including Aboriginal Organisations)
Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) members
MCA MoU Coordinator
Peel Development Commission
RDA Peel
RTOs
WA Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
WA Department of Regional Development and Lands
WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
WELL providers
Indigenous Employment Program
Indigenous Training Support Scheme
JSA
MoU between the Australian Government and MCA on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment
National Workforce Development Fund
SEE
WA Royalties for Regions SuperTowns initiative
WELL Program
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 27
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Work with the WA Department of Regional Development and Lands to identify and respond to emerging job creation opportunities in Boddington as a result of Royalties for Regions investment under the SuperTowns initiative
Work with resources sector employers to develop new Indigenous employment projects that identify prepare and deploy a Peel-based Indigenous Fly-In Fly-Out or Drive-In Drive-Out workforce
Identify new opportunities for National Workforce Development Fund projects that will train and prepare disadvantaged job seekers to meet the labour requirements of local employers and industries
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 28
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Issue 4 Skilled and highly educated job seekers may not be able to access job opportunities
Goal Improve access to information on job opportunities and connect employers with skilled job seekers
Jobs skills and workforce
development
Strategies Stakeholders Programs
Facilitate regular workshops with industry peak bodies and employers in Peel to share and discuss information on emerging job opportunities and the skills and work readiness of local job seekers
Build on the pilot project connecting Newmont Boddington Gold mine with local Job Services Australia (JSA) providers that matched skilled local job seekers to truck driver positions
o By sponsoring and supporting a Small Business Expo in Boddington in mid 2013 to build the capacity of local small business to access opportunities that mining industry bring to the local economy Support and participate in the development of a Peel Digital Futures group of local stakeholders to create opportunities with regard to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout
Department of Industry Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Industry Skills Councils
JSA providers
Local employers
Local job seekers
Murdoch University
NBN contractors
WA resources sector employers
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) providers
ldquoOn Trackrdquo
Indigenous Employment Program
JSA
National Workforce Development Fund
WELL
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 29
wwwdeewrgovauresj
APPENDICES
Appendix A mdash Stakeholders Below is a list of organisations consulted during the development of this RESJ Plan listed by sector
Stakeholders involved in the RESJ Plan development
Sector Stakeholder
Local government City of Mandurah Shire of Murray Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire of
Waroona Shire of Boddington
State government Department of Training and Workforce Development Department of
Education Department for Communities Department of Regional
Development and Lands Disability Services Commission
Australian Government Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services ndash Centrelink Department of Industry
Innovation Climate Change Science Research and Tertiary Education
Education Catholic Education Office Association of Independent Schools of Western
Australia Coondanup College John Tonkin College (Mandurah Senior High
School) Pinjarra Primary School Child Australia Parenting WA Community
Link and Network WA
Vocational Education and
Training
Challenger Institute of Technology SkillsDMC (National Industry Skills Council
for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors)
Higher education Murdoch University Curtin University
Youth Bridging the Gap (Youth Connections) Fairbridge Community Solutions (WA
Workforce Development Centre) School Business Community Partnership
Broker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA) South Metropolitan Youth
Link
Employment Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber of Commerce and Industry
WA
Indigenous organisations Ngarda Civil and Mining Gnaala Karla Booja Working In Partnership Steering
Committee
Regional development Regional Development Australia (Peel) Peel Development Commission Peel
Community Development Group
Government service
providers Job Services Australia providers Disability Employment Service providers
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 31
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 32
wwwdeewrgovauresj
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
Regional Education Skills and Jobs Plan ndash Peel 30
wwwdeewrgovauresj
Appendix B mdash Existing related plans and strategies This section includes some of the related strategic plans in the region which have
influenced the direction of this RESJ Plan
have complementary goals and strategies andor
have significance in the region in relation to education skills and jobs
It provides an overview of how each strategy or plan has had an impact on this RESJ Plan and how it may
be utilised to maximise outcomes
Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Peel
RDA Peel is revising its Regional Plan during 2012 and its priorities currently encompass workforce development and education attainment
Alignment of priorities within this RESJ Plan with those in the RDA Peel Regional Plan ensures more efficient and effective outcomes from government investment
Peel Development Commission Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan outlines several strategies that cut across the scope of this RESJ Plan in areas such as job creation Indigenous employment disability access tertiary education and quality education services
Alignment with the Peel Development Commissionrsquos strategies will inform government in making investment decisions for the region especially in relation to education and training
Peel Workforce Development Plan Through the Peel Workforce Development Alliance the planning process will assist in developing a consistent view between all stakeholders on the necessary workforce development requirements in the region
Integrated planning of workforce development in Peel will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
The Peel Workforce Development Plan will increase the level of communication and shared understanding of the issues impacting on education training and jobs in the region leading to better decision making
National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy
The relevant recommendations from the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce include
increase the number of trade professionals
strengthen workforce participation
forge stronger ties between industry and education
This RESJ Planrsquos strategies complement the recommendations in the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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Plan or strategy Impact on RESJ Plan
How it can be
usedlinkedexpanded
Royalties for Regions ndash SuperTowns
Royalties for Regions investment in Boddington as a SuperTown has the potential to improve child care education and training infrastructure as well as being a source of potential jobs creation
Integrated planning in Boddington with regard to early childhood education and training infrastructure
Infrastructure projects may provide a source of employment and skills development during the construction phase
Expansion of health education and community services infrastructure may provide a source of longer term employment in these sectors
Gnaala Karla Booja Strategic Plan (under the Minerals Council of Australia MoU on Indigenous Enterprise Development and Employment)
Working in Partnership Workshop
In partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator the strategic plan will provide a framework for engaging with the local Indigenous community employers and stakeholders
The Minerals Council of Australia MoU Coordinator will lead consultations on Indigenous enterprise development and employment in the region
Integrated planning of Indigenous enterprise development and employment will assist in aligning efforts between government industry and the community
More efficient and effective investment in Indigenous enterprise development and employment which is supported by the Indigenous community
City of Mandurah Early Years Strategy
The City of Mandurah is conducting a survey to examine early childhood issues vulnerability and the possible role of local government
The City of Mandurah includes several areas where there are large numbers of young children assessed as being developmentally vulnerable
New information on the level of access to child care services and developmental vulnerability will be considered with the 2009 AEDI survey results
South-West Perth priority employment area Regional Employment Plan
In partnership with the Local Employment Coordinator the development of new projects in the City of Mandurah will form part of the strategies in the Peel RESJ Plan
Projects in the priority employment area may provide useful models that can be adopted in the Peel region (beyond Mandurah)
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills
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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Full Term
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AEDI Australian Early Development Index
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CCIWA Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
DEEWR Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations
DES Disability Employment Services
ESA Employment Services Area
FIFO Fly-In Fly-Out
ILLNP National Partnership on Improving Literacy and Numeracy
JSA Job Services Australia
LEC Local Employment Coordinator
MCA Minerals Council of Australia
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPLAN National Assessment Program ndash Literacy and Numeracy
NBN National Broadband Network
PaCE Parental and Community Engagement
PDC Peel Development Commission
RDA Regional Development Australia
RESJ Regional Education Skills and Jobs
RTO Registered training organisation
SEE Skills for Education and Employment
TTC Trade Training Centre
WELL Workplace English Language and Literacy
YEIS Youth Engagement in Skills