Focusing on the experiences and perspectives of Australians who live and work outside major metropolitan areas, this interim report looks at the trends shaping the labour market from a workforce and skills perspective in regional, rural and remote Australia. Feedback on this interim report will help shape the research agenda underpinning the Regional, rural and...

This capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector provides critical evidence, insights, and recommendations as appropriate to support current and future workforce planning, including a detailed understanding of the current state and future needs of the sector’s workforce, with a focus on attraction and retention. The study...

Understanding what employers are looking for and how they go about finding workers can assist mature age job seekers find employment, tailor an application, and prepare their approach. This research captured information on why employers thought their mature age applicants were successful or not in getting the job. It also examined strategies and supports employers...

This consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders, interested parties, and the broader community to share their diverse views and insights on the challenges and opportunities that sit across food production, manufacturing and distribution sectors. The aim of this study is to support a workforce that can sustain regional Australia, strengthen the economy, maintain food security...

The Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS) 2023 in review report paints a picture of slowing labour market conditions over the year, with a decrease in recruitment activity and signs that businesses were finding it easier to recruit staff. This was consistent across almost all industries, occupations and skill levels.