VIC

Recommendation 2.1 – Increasing the number of apprentices in the resources sector

This initiative is being lead by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and Australian Petroleum Production Exploration Association (APPEA).                            

Recommendation 3.1 – Ties between universities and the resources and construction industries to be formalised and strengthened

This initiative is being led by Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE).

Recommendation 4.1 – Improving information and support available for employers wishing to use the subclass 457 visa program

This initiative is being led by theDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).           

DIAC will develop Fact Sheets and implement a five day assessment process in consultation with industry and unions.

In addition, the Australian Federal Government has announced a range of changes designed to ease migration restrictions.

Recommendation 5.1 – National strategy to enhance language, literacy and numeracy skills of job seekers

This initiative is being led by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE).

DIISRTE will chair the Foundation Skills Working Group to develop the National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults. The strategy will be submitted to the Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE) at the end of 2011.

Recommendation 6.1 – Marketing kit to promote career pathways and jobs

This initiative is being led by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).       

Recommendation 7.1 – Housing shortages in regions affected by resources operations and feeder cities

This initiative is being led by theDepartment of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPaC).

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A new model to create regional fly in, fly out hubs will be piloted in the south east of South Australia.

Working in collaboration with the District Council of Grant in the south east region of South Australia, the pilot will be facilitated by leading jobs website for the Australian resource sector, The Resource Channel, which also developed the model. 

Newcrest Mining Limited scooped the top award at the 2012 Randstad Awards held in Sydney on 17 May 2012. Not only did Newcrest win the most attractive employer in Australia award, we also took the top spot in the Mining and Natural Resources category.