A Local Employment Coordinator (LEC) is engaged in each priority employment area.  LECs work in collaboration with employers, community groups and all levels of government to help drive local solutions to local labour market needs.

What do Local Employment Coordinators do?

LECs work with their Advisory Committees to harness local expertise and implement Regional Employment Plans that set out the goals and strategies that the LEC will address, taking account of the priorities and nature of the area. 

LECs use their networks in their areas to develop and implement place-based solutions that are tailored to the specific priorities and needs identified by the local community. They assist retrenched workers and other job seekers to connect with employment and training opportunities, help provide local employers and industry with the assistance they need to access appropriate programs and services and support project proponents with applications for funding. 

By working closely with employers, employment and training providers, communities and all levels of government, LECs identify opportunities to maximise government, business and community investment to help boost employment and training opportunities.

Who are the Local Employment Coordinators?

Local Employment Coordinators are engaged in 20 priority employment areas. You can find out more about LECs and how to contact them.