November 2014 Presented by: Mark Merchant Orange Regional Office Achieving Vocational Outcomes in Western NSW Labour Market and Skill Trends November 2014 Presented by: Mark Merchant Orange Regional Office

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Labour Force Survey

Selected labour market indicators Western Region and NSW, year to September 2014 Western region NSW Employed 152,000 3,603,500 Unemployed 10,300 218,400 Annual jobs growth 0.7% 0.3% Unemployment rate 6.3% 5.7% Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Labour Force Survey, annual averages

Highest and lowest unemployment rate (%) by LGA Western NSW, June 2014 Local Government Area Jun-14 Cobar (A) 3.5 Cabonne (A) 3.9 Bland (A) 4.2 Dubbo (C) 4.7 Central Darling (A) 13.1 Bourke (A) 14.5 Brewarrina (A) 14.6 Walgett (A) 15.4 Source: Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed data

Population growth in Western NSW by LGA, highest and lowest, 2008-2013 2008 2013p Growth Orange (C) 37401 40869 9.3% Bathurst Regional (A) 37904 41051 8.3% Mid-Western Regional (A) 22186 23843 7.5% Cabonne (A) 12799 13695 7.0% Blayney (A) 6900 7330 6.2% Walgett (A) 6883 6785 -1.4% Warrumbungle Shire (A) 9925 9778 -1.5% Bourke (A) 3046 2996 -1.6% Bland (A) 6113 6010 -1.7% Broken Hill (C) 19604 19048 -2.8% Western NSW 313548 326104 4.0% NSW 6.7% Source: ABS Catalogue 3218.0, p=provisional

Youth unemployment rates, NSW, Year to September 2014 Sydney 11.8% Capital Region 11.4% Hunter 12.9% Illawarra/Highlands/Shoalhaven 14.1% North Coast 12.8% Murray-Riverina 14.0% Western NSW Source: ABS Labour Force Survey

Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, Western NSW, 2011 Indigenous Non-Indigenous 28.4% 10.1% ABS Census, 2011

Indigenous share of Western NSW population, 2011 Top ten LGAs by share Region Share Brewarrina (A) 66.9% Central Darling (A) 42.6% Bourke (A) 37.7% Coonamble (A) 34.3% Walgett (A) 33.2% Wellington (A) 23.3% Narromine (A) 22.6% Lachlan (A) 18.7% Bogan (A) 17.2% Warren (A) 15.7% Western NSW 10.7% NSW 2.9% 3238.0.55.001 Estimates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, June 2011

Unemployment rate by qualification, Australia, May 2012 Educational attainment & labour market outcomes Western NSW, persons age 15-64 Source: ABS Census, 2011

Percentage of 24 year old males with a job, 2011 Not completed Year 12 Completed year 12 Indigenous Non-Indigenous 48% 78% 74% 81% Source: ABS Census 2011

Percentage of 24 year old females with a job, 2011 Not completed Year 12 Completed year 12 Indigenous Non-Indigenous 27% 54% 62% 78% Source: ABS Census 2011

Employment growth by industry, (‘000s) Western Region, 5 years to Aug 2014 Source: ABS Labour Force Survey

Occupations on Department of Employment Skill Shortage List in regional NSW Surveyor Enrolled Nurse Early Childhood Teacher Physiotherapist (difficulty in aged care sector) Sonographer Midwife Community pharmacist (difficulty recruiting experienced pharmacists in some towns) Registered nurse (difficulty in some specialisations)

Occupations on Department of Employment Skill Shortage List in regional NSW Automotive Electrician Bricklayer Diesel Mechanic Carpenters and Joiners Motorcycle Mechanic Painting Trades Worker Sheetmetal Trades Worker Fibrous plasterer Midwife Wall and Floor Tiler Metal Fabricator (some inland towns) Electrician Welder Airconditioning and Refrigeration mechanic Panel Beater Cabinetmaker

7 2 2 The recruitment process In Patterson Average number of applicants per vacancy Average number of applicants interviewed Average number of interviewed applicants who were suitable 7 2 2 Why people don’t get an Interview? Lack of relevant experience Poorly written/presented application Insufficient qualifications or training Basic employability skills Not Interviewed Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Patterson ESA, June 2014

Reasons applicants didn’t get an interview 64% of applicants didn’t get an interview Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Patterson ESA, June 2014

considered most essential Personality traits and employability skills Employers in Patterson viewed as essential Employability Skills considered most essential Personality Traits considered most essential Interpersonal/Social Skills Reliability, Honesty & Work Ethic Communication Enthusiasm/positive attitude Customer Service Skills Presentation Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Patterson ESA, June 2014

Almost half of employers do not formally advertise vacancies Formal methods Newspaper 52% 51% 53% Internet Informal methods ONLY Word of Mouth 47% 49% Approached by Job seeker Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Patterson ESA, June 2014

Projected employment growth by industry, (‘000s) Western Region, 5 years to Nov 2018 . Source: Department of Employment projections

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