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1. Hume Regional Workforce PlanSummary of key findings

   April 2013

2. Our Approach and Key Data Sources

   Key data sources used in the industry labour market snapshots

3. Regional Employment Status Profile of the employment status by LGA

   In 2011 the Labour Force participation rates varied from a low of 55% to a high of 65%. Between 2006 and 2011, eight LGAs experienced a drop in their labour force participation rates. In 2011 unemployment rates varied between a low of 2.9% and a high of 5.6%. Between 2006 and 2011 five LGAs experienced an increase in their unemployment rates. Source: ABS Census Data 2006 (Community profiles, Time Series)

4. Change in Employment by Industry: A snapshot

   Change in employment by industry in Hume from 2006 to 2011 Between 2006 and 2011 nine industries or industry segments, for which snapshots were completed, experienced employment growth in the Hume region. The Health & Community sector was the fastest growing industry in the region and has now replaced Manufacturing as the largest contributor to employment in the Hume Region. Employment in this industry increased by a reported 20% between 2006 and 2011.

5. Change in Employment by Industry: A snapshotChange in employment by industry in Hume from 2006 to 2011

   Two of the smallest industries, Utilities and Arts & Recreation showed the strongest growth in employment after Health & Community Services. The Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors experienced the largest decline in jobs. For the other industries showing decline the reduction was much smaller, i.e. less than 2.5%.

6. Sector decline but segment growth Overall decline masks segment growth and increased efficiencies in industries

   Between 2006 and 2011 six industries or industry segments covered by the industry labour market snapshots experienced a decline in total employment in the Hume region. The two industries in the region experiencing the sharpest decline were Agriculture and Manufacturing. However both these industries remain significant contributors to employment in the region. Also, a decline in employment growth can occur simultaneously with increased efficiency and therefore profitability, so it should not be viewed in isolation. Growth Segments in Manufacturing While overall employment declined in manufacturing, there were multiple industry segments where the number of people employed increased between 2006 and 2011. Many of these segments were the smaller segments within the manufacturing industry. Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing using Table Builder

7. The Data Story- key findings Combining all the three data sources suggests employment growth areas and opportunities

   This table indicates the segments that have experienced growth in each industry, a comment on projected growth and the occupations in demand. Those occupations with an (H) were identified in the on-line survey of Hume employers as being hard-to-fill. . 1. ABS figure based on ‘Health and Social Assistance’ industry

8. The Data Story - Key Findings Combining all the three data sources indicates areas of employment growth areas

   . 2. Includes Forestry & Fishing 3. Includes Transport, Postal and Warehousing

9. The Data Story – Key Findings Combining all the three data sources indicates areas of employment growth areas

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10. Data Story - SummaryThe combined data story points to opportunities

    Employment Opportunities – Industries The data story shows where employment growth occurred in the Hume Region between 2006 and 2011. The strongest employment growth has been in the Health and Social Assistance industry. This growth is expected to continue. Nine other industries showed growth in employment between this same timeframe including: Education and Training, Government, Arts and Recreation, Utilities, Accommodation & Food and Transport & Logistics. The data story also shows that while an industry may experience overall decline in employment, individual segments can be experiencing employment growth. The manufacturing industry in Hume is one such example. Several segments experienced strong growth between 2006 and 2011. Employment opportunities – Occupations Many of the employment opportunities in VET occupations mirror the skills in demand at a state or national level. This includes such occupations as: chefs, waiters, child care co-ordinators, trades teachers/trainers, heavy vehicle truck drivers, pickers, and welders. At the professional level it is a similar story, with occupations that are difficult to fill in Hume being difficult to fill more widely. This includes specialist engineering roles, specialist managers roles (e.g. OH&S ), Allied Health Professionals, nurses and outdoor education guides. The on-line employer survey found more than 38% of employers were expecting to hire in the next year, but that employability skills is a factor contributing to people being hired in difficult to fill roles. Implications for the Action Plan Many employment opportunities in Hume, particularly in the Health sector are at the professional level which highlights the needs to build local pathways for people to move from VET level roles to professional roles. Many roles identified as difficult to fill were in areas that people perceive opportunities are drying up or are in decline, e.g. in Manufacturing and Agriculture. This points to the need to identify and raise awareness of opportunities available in a range of industries, and not just focus on the growth industries.
11. Contact Us: Workforce Planning Australia GPO Box 381 MELBOURNE VIC 3000 (03) 9206 8000 Purpose and Confidentiality This document is prepared solely for the use of the Hume Regional Development Australia Committee by Workforce Planning Australia. This document is not to be used for any other purpose and is not to be copied or transmitted in any way except in connection with the purpose. It is not for publication, distribution or sighting by other than the officers of Hume Regional Development Australia Committee and is to be held confidential always.