Local Jobs

Job Coordinators are on the ground in 51 Employment Regions and bring together local employment and skills services, employers and community organisations to connect people to training, job opportunities and support services. They focus on connecting, collaborating and building capacity within the community to help meet local workforce needs.

Each Job Coordinator has access to flexible funding to support small employment activities and collaborative community initiatives.

Please contact the Job Coordinator in your area to find out how they can assist you, and to discuss local workforce needs in your region.

Each Employment Region has a Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce, chaired by the Job Coordinator.

Taskforce members are highly valued and represent, and are reflective of, their community. Taskforce members work collaboratively in developing local solutions to help people gain the right skills to get a job, and in assisting employer workforce needs.

If you would like to see how your Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce could assist you, please contact the Job Coordinator in your area.

The Job Coordinator and Taskforce have developed a Local Jobs Plan, which outlines employment priorities and actions. It can be used by individuals, organisations and communities to understand their local labour market, and help inform local initiatives that assist their community.

Local data and insights ensure the Local Jobs Plan reflects the skills and workforce needs of the region.

Local Jobs Plans are updated regularly and published on the Job Coordinators and Employment Region webpages.

The Local Jobs, Local People Grants, which are part of the Local Jobs Program, fund activities addressing local employment needs, supporting individuals into ongoing employment, or providing a clear pathway to employment.