Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has launched its 2024–25 Work Plan, setting out our goals to maximise Australia’s workforce potential.
Key focuses this year include tackling skills shortages, forecasting labour market trends, and consideration of economic participation and employment pathways for priority groups.
With guidance from stakeholders, including the Ministerial Advisory Board, Jobs and Skills Councils, state and territory governments, Commonwealth government agencies and public submissions, the plan emphasises regional workforce analysis, workforce and skills implications of national priorities, and preparing for growing industries like digital technology including generative artificial intelligence.
JSA’s five strategic outcomes
The work plan outlines JSA’s five strategic Commissioner’s outcomes which frame our work program.
Fostering inclusive participation – broadening employment opportunities through identifying and removing barriers for people and communities.
Understanding today’s workforce – building the evidence base to inform and address current and emerging labour market and skills needs.
Shaping Australia’s future workforce – projecting forward to plan for the opportunities and challenges of our nation’s future workforce needs.
Optimising pathways and system architecture – monitoring, analysing and advising on the effectiveness of the national skills system.
Activating an informed dialogue – convening stakeholders across the skills system to provide the best evidence and advice on Australia’s current and future workforce and skills needs.
The work plan provides a strong platform to continue valuable studies, research and analytical projects.
For more information, download the plan.
