DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment.

The latest release of the DEEWR Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment is available.

APESAA Discussion Paper

APESAA released a Discussion Paper on 14 November 2011, reporting their early findings on opportunities to streamline employment services administration for 2015. Feedback is welcome!

Career Advice for Parents

The Career Advice for Parents service commenced on 1 January 2012.

New Report

The latest report from the Consultative Forum on Mature Age Participation into the barriers to labour force participation facing mature age Australians.

NDRC Program Review Discussion Paper

A discussion paper for the Review of the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator Program has been released. Submissions are sought before 16 December 2011.

Employment outlook strong

Recruitment conditions report now available.

Flexible Funding Pool Guidelines

Guidelines for the Local Employment Coordinator Flexible Funding Pool are now available.

Improve your Qualifications. Secure your Future

A new communication campaign has launched that encourages people to undertake training to ‘up-skill’ or ‘re-skill’ and obtain formal qualifications.

Remote Servicing Consultations

The Australian Government has released a discussion paper on the future of remote participation and employment servicing.

DES Star Ratings Released

The first public release of Disability Employment Services Star Ratings, for 30 June 2011, can be found on the DES Star Ratings webpage.

SEDIF Fund Managers Announced

The Australian Government has announced the successful funds managers for the Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund (SEDIF). 

More Help for Mature Workers

More Help for Mature Age Workers Guidelines and Application Form available. Up to $4400 for employers in trade industries to provide mature workers with qualifications.

Publication of Taskforce Report

The Taskforce on Strengthening Government Service for Job Seekers has produced a Report to the Secretaries of DEEWR and DHS.

Not-for-Profit Website

Check out the great new Australian Government website for the not-for-profit sector!

Support for NZ citizens

Short-term access to income support for New Zealand SCV holders who have lived in Australia for 10 years since 26 February 2001.

Connecting People with Jobs

New relocation initiative to assist job seekers to move for work or apprenticeships

Connecting People with Jobs

New relocation initiative to assist job seekers to move for work or apprenticeships. 

Skill shortages site launched

The latest insights into skill shortages in Australia are now available.

Clarification of Experience+ Training Grant Guidelines and Application Form

After receiving several enquiries the Department has made clarifications to the Experience+
Training Grant Guidelines and Application Form.

Innovation Fund update

Call for Innovation Fund proposals to assist people with disability.

DES Evaluation Strategy

Strategy for the evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of Disability Employment Services 2010–2012.

Applications for Training Grants

Employers can apply for grants of $4,950 to train mature age workers so they can provide valuable mentoring or supervisory support.

Green Start program

The new Green Start program to assist householders to improve their energy efficiency began on 8 July 2008.

Employer Brokers Round 2

Proposals are invited from Employer Broker panel members under Round 2. Applications for proposals for Round 2 close on 30 August 2010.

Employer Broker RFT Results

The results of the Request for Tender for additional panel members for the Employer Broker program 2010-2012 have been announced.

PSWPS new EOI

The Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme has released a new expression of interest for approved employers

Australian Jobs 2010 released

Australian Jobs 2010 is a publication providing up-to-date information about jobs, including a guide to the occupations and industries in which Australians work.

New services for mature age Australians

New services to help mature age Australians achieve their work goals starts as part of the Australian Government’s Productive Ageing Package.

Performance Framework Released

Details of the Framework can be found on the Performance Framework webpage.

Employer Broker Program – Additional activities under Round One

On 27 April 2010, the Department contacted Employer Broker panel members seeking their interest in submitting proposals for funding for additional activities under the current Employer Broker guidelines.

Jobs Fund - Round 2 projects

On 25 March 2010 the Minister for Employment Participation Senator Mark Arbib announced the successful grant recipients for the second funding round of the Jobs Fund.

New Disability Employment Services commence

The Minister for Employment Participation, Mark Arbib, has announced the commencement of the Australian Government’s new Disability Employment Services.

Productive Ageing Package

Productive Ageing Package is announced.

Pacific Seasonal Workers is now on DEEWR

The Pacific Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme has moved onto this site with new look pages.

National Green Jobs Corps Forum

Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Jason Clare MP met with National Green Jobs Corps providers at a Forum in Sydney on Tuesday 8 December 2009.

Disability Employment Services 2010-2012

Senator the Hon Mark Arbib has announced the results of the Disability Employment Services Request for Tender & Invitation to Treat.

Inaugural meeting of the National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce

The National Resource Sector Employment Taskforce will meet for the first time on 16 November 2009 at Parliament House in Canberra.

NEIS Business Award winners announced

On Tuesday 10 November 2009, Senator Mark Arbib, presented the National New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) Association Business Awards at the Swiss Grand Resort at Bondi Beach, Sydney.

$132m for 172 Jobs Fund projects announced

$132m in funding will be provided to 172 projects across Australia under the Local Jobs and Get Communities Working streams of the Australian Government’s Jobs Fund. Many of these projects are in regions experiencing high levels of disadvantage and job losses.

Release of the National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy

The Government's National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy (NMHDES) has been released today.

Disability Employment Services 2010-2012 Request for Tender

The Minister for Employment Participation, Senator the Hon Mark Arbib MP has released the RFT for the Disability Employment Services 2010-2012: 

- Program A
- Employer Incentives Scheme

Job Services Australia

Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, visiting a local Job Services Australia provider in Queensland as they open for business.

Left to right: Shayne Neumann MP (Federal Member for Blair), Paul Pisasale (Mayor of Ipswich), The Hon Mark Arbib (Minister for Employment Participation and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Government Service Delivery), Tracy Adams (CEO of Boystown).

More than 2000 Job Services Australia sites opened their doors for business on 1 July 2009, to provide new and better services tailored for job seekers and employers.

The new approach to employment services is the result of extensive consultation and planning and replaces the previous Job Network and related programs.

Job Services Australia is responsive and flexible to job seekers' needs and provides a single entry point for job seekers to access the employment assistance and training opportunities, without waiting periods.

Announcement of IEP Tender results

The results of the Request for Tender for two panels for the Indigenous Employment Program 2009-2012 have been announced, with the Government investing more than $750 million dollars until 2012-13 to assist Indigenous job seekers and communities throughout Australia.

Minerals Council of Australia Memorandum of Understanding

On 27 May 2009, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia.

Innovation Fund delivers $20.4 million for 33 projects

In the first round of the Rudd Government’s Innovation Fund, $20.4 million will be provided in funding for 33 new employment and training projects.

Requirements for installation of Jobsearch facilities

Information and examples to help Job Services Australia providers understand the requirements to set up Jobsearch facilities.

Announcement of Tender results

The results of the tender for the Rudd Government’s $4 billion new employment services to be named Job Services Australia: People, Skills, Jobs have been announced. Providers for Job Services Australia will begin operation from 1 July.

To find out more details see the results of the tender. 

New Employment Services for People with Disability

On Wednesday 20 May 2009, the Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, announced the release of the Exposure Draft for the new Disability Employment Services and Employer Incentives Scheme 2010-2012 Purchasing Arrangements.

Disability Support Pension Employment Incentive Pilot

Announced as part of the 2009-10 Budget the Government has committed $6.8 million to pilot an employment incentive that will provide job opportunities for 1000 Australians who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP).

Helping parents balance family responsibilities with participation requirements

The Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Brendan O'Connor MP, has released the Report of the Participation Review Taskforce as part of the 2009-10 Budget and has announced an investment of $26.8 million to help parents balance family and caring responsibilities with their search for work.

Transition Information for Providers

Transition information including Guidelines and a Reference document have been developed and published to assist and inform providers of transition arrangements into Job Services Australia.

RFT for Indigenous Employment Program

On Monday 16 March 2009, the Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, announced the release of the Request for Tender for the Indigenous Employment Program.

Employment Services 2009-12

Preliminary advice on the Request for Tender for Employment Services 2009-12 was issued to preferred tenderers on 16 March 2009. Final tender results will be announced and all tenderers will be advised of the outcome.

Employer Brokers Call for Proposals

Proposals are now being sought from Employer Broker Panel Members for Employer Broker activities.  The closing date for proposals is Friday 24 April 2009. 

Innovation Fund

From 1 July 2009 the Government will be providing $41 million over three years for Innovation Fund projects.

New Employment Services - Transition 2009

From 1 July 2009, new employment services will be introduced in Australia. The transition to these new employment services has now begun.

Changes to the Indigenous Employment Program

On 19 December 2008, the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP and the Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP announced reforms to the Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) program and Indigenous Employment Program (IEP) which will be implemented on 1 July 2009.

Latest (December 2008) DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment

DEEWR’s Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment (Indicator) has fallen for the eleventh consecutive month in December. This monthly Indicator anticipates movements in the growth cycle of employment.

Latest (November 2008) DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment

DEEWR’s Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment (Indicator) has fallen for the tenth consecutive month in November. This monthly Indicator anticipates movements in the growth cycle of employment.

Australian Employment Covenant

The Australian Employment Covenant (AEC) is a national industry-led initiative that involves the placement and long term retention of 50,000 Indigenous people into 'Covenant Jobs' within a two year period.

Australian Regional Labour Markets for September quarter 2008

Australian Regional Labour Markets for the September quarter 2008 was released at 11:30am today.