Goal 1: Exemplary workforce planning and development
1.1 Strong and effective engagement with industry, education and training providers, regions, community and government in understanding and analysing the demand for skills across the State.
1.2 Exemplary workforce policies, plans and strategies to address the State's demand for increased workforce participation and the high-level skills needed by industry, employers and regions.
1.3 Resource allocation plans for training delivery to meet the State's skill needs and the best investments for publicly-funded training and workforce development
1.4 High quality, coordinated and accessible career development and workforce information services to assist individuals, employers and industry to plan and make decisions.
Goal 2: Strong industry partnerships
2.1 Education and training providers partner with industry and employers to identify and implement skills and workforce development strategies that increase productivity and the achievements of learners.
2.2 Current and emerging skills needs for major projects, fast growth industry sectors and regional businesses are met.
2.3 Industry works with the research community in areas of strategic priority to increase the State's competitiveness and productivity.
2.4 Dynamic links between industry, government, small and medium enterprises, and the education and training sector with join action the norm.
Goal 3: High levels of participation and achievement in learning and work
3.1 A highly-skilled workforce for industry and business to successfully compete in local and international markets.
3.2 The supply of skills provided by the education and training system meets changing labour market demands.
3.3 Individuals, especially people experiencing difficulties entering or staying in the workforce, participate effectively in learning and work.
3.4 The gaps in foundation skill levels are reduced to enable effective educational, labour market and social participation.
Goal 4: Excellence in tertiary education and training
4.1 Employers and individuals have confidence in nationally consistent, high quality services and outcomes from the VET and higher education system.
4.2 The VET market gives employers and individuals a greater choice in training providers and more control over their training.
4.3 The VET system is more efficient, outcomes-focused, flexible and responsive in meeting the needs of employers and individuals.
4.4 Flexible and streamlined learning pathways between the schooling, VET and higher education sectors are enhanced.
4.5 South Australia is internationally recognised for high quality education and training.
Goal 5: World competitive research, technology and innovation
5.1 South Australia's research and development capability and investments in areas of strategic significance is boosted through leveraging Commonwealth, institutional and industry resources.
5.2 Research providers, government institutions and industry collaborate and network across national and international boundaries to research and develop new and emerging technologies for the State's benefit.
5.3 Skill development for advanced technologies occurs at all levels of training in the State.
5.4 The social use and economic benefit of information and communications technologies are maximised.
5.5 The importance and benefits of a strong research and technology base for the State is understood and supported by the community.
Goal 6: Skills and technology for the State's environmental sustainability
6.1 The State's education and training capacity supports the development of sustainable industries.
6.2 Workforce planning responds to the needs associated with the transition to a lower carbon, sustainable economy.
6.3 Investments in innovation and research development programs support the environmental sustainability of our industries and the development of new green technologies and services.
6.4 DFEEST is an exemplar agency in energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices.
Goal 7: DFEEST is a high performance organisation
7.1 DFEEST has an effectively planned workforce to meet its business needs within a healthy and safe work environment.
7.2 DFEEST's accountability to the community is improved through sound budgeting and financial management systems.
7.3 Information and communications technologies support and meet the needs of management and customers.
7.4 DFEEST's business processes are efficient and effective in meeting the needs of maangement and customers.
7.5 All customers receive a consistently high standard of service.