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Ray Pincombe LGMA National President

Ray Pincombe LGMA National President. Local Government Skills Shortage Forum 2009. 2006 Forum – Key Objectives. explore and define the impact on the provision of local government services; identify and define issues requiring national attention;

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Ray Pincombe LGMA National President

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  1. Ray PincombeLGMA National President Local Government Skills Shortage Forum 2009

  2. 2006 Forum – Key Objectives • explore and define the impact on the provision of local government services; • identify and define issues requiring national attention; • develop initiatives and strategies and coordinate a sector wide action plan to address issues

  3. EVOLVING JOB MARKET MARKET DEMAND WORKING POPULATION BABY BOOMERS RETIRING 2002 2007 Evolving Job Market

  4. 2006 Forum – Key Outcomes • National Skills Shortage Strategy • Formation of a Steering Committee made up of professional peak bodies to: • audit current initiatives • identify gaps • develop and promote sector wide strategies • negotiate and advocate with relevant agencies • secure funding opportunities

  5. Key Initiatives • Image • Local Government Careers • Leadership Building/Showcasing Innovation

  6. Priority Areas • Mature Blue Collar Workers • Underutilised Workers • Identified Skills Gaps • Centre for Excellence

  7. Success To-Date • Expansion of Government Skills Australia to incorporate workforce development • Centre for Excellence

  8. Objectives of 2009 Forum • Review National Skills Shortage Strategy • Review the Federal Governments skills initiatives • Review the impact of the global financial crisis • Raise awareness of related skills initiatives

  9. 2009 Forum - Key Objectives • 2009 Skills Forum has been designed to identify the impact of numerous changes since the strategy was released in May 2007:- • Global Financial Crisis • Climate Change • New Federal Government • Infrastructure

  10. Outcome for 2009 Forum • An action plan for a new way forward for the Local Government sector to meet its skills needs over the next 5 to 10 years

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