- Submission received
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Q1: Are there other design considerations that could further strengthen Jobs and Skills Australia's ability to provide advice to government?
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Response:
Care needs to be taken that the JSA does not become too top heavy with deputy commissioners which has the potential then to fragment the purpose of the JSA losing some of its power to facilitate change. Also as it is an advisory board who will have the overriding decision as to whether findings are implemented, a written response as to the acceptance or rejection would need to be provided. Steps need to be implemented to ensure information is provided in a timely manner or progress information is provided to ensure advice is current and relevant
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Q2: What principles could be used to guide Jobs and Skills Australia's priorities, and the development of its workplan?
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Response:
Priorities need to be set within each functional area as well as timelines. there needs to be built in to any time lines who is responsible and how will information be relayed. Priorities need to be in writing and shared with stakeholders and timely reports given on the progress. No whiteboards
Q3: How could Jobs and Skills Australia seek broader input into the development and refinement of its workplan?
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Response:
Workplans can be shared online for stakeholders to access with a voluntary comments section for each priority. Information given needs to be in plain English t ensure the maximum number of people can understand what is being proposed. Including a wide representation of people on each priority panel will also ensure a broad spectrum of opinions.
Q4: How could Jobs and Skills Australia engage tripartite partners, experts, and other interested parties in its major studies?
- Are the different needs of industry and learners effectively considered in designing qualifications in the current system? What works well and why?
- Are there issues or challenges with the way qualifications are currently designed? What are they and what could be done to address these?
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Response:
A wider use of internet seeking expressions of interest not just through peek bodies. Make it easier for them to attend meetings by having more teams meetings for shorter lengths of time and if needing face to face meetings providing monetary dispensation as people working in industry may not be able to afford to leave their business. Vary the timings of the meetings again for the same reason
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Q5: What new information should Jobs and Skills Australia be collecting through its engagement to build a stronger evidence base?
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Information should come through a variety of sources as already mentioned as well as from people engaged at the entry level to ascertain as to what barriers their are to the uptake of jobs
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Q6: How can Jobs and Skills Australia expand its engagement with a broader range of skills and industry stakeholders in its work?
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Response:
Quarterly newsletter to all stakeholders, RTO's, businesses and service providers, Industry bodies, as well as those in training to ensure everyone is aware of the existence of the JSA and what they are currently working on.
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Q7: What types of outreach could Jobs and Skills Australia use to increase visibility and use of its products and advice?
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TV and radio advertising, advertising through RTO's, industry associations representation at industry events
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Q8: How could Jobs and Skills Australia present its data and advice to aid stakeholders in informing their needs? What formats could better inform your work?
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Response:
No response provided.
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