Information for government agencies
The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) can assist government agencies work towards delivering projects, including major projects, such as the $812 million South Road Superway; and has experience working with government proponents, training organisations and contractors to bring about sound workforce and skills planning outcomes for projects (DFEEST does not advise on 15 per cent policy compliance matters. This is the responsibility of the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI), which administers the policy).
DFEEST can:
- advise on the workforce and skills development implications of delivering a project
- assist the procuring or contracting agency ensure its tender and contract documentation address workforce and skills development
- link contractors to information and employment services for employing apprentices and trainees, Aboriginal job seekers, and local people with barriers to employment
- advise on upskilling the contractor’s workforce
- help plan how the benefits of major projects flow to the local community, through employing local job seekers
- link agencies and contractors with TAFE SA and other training providers
- attend meetings organised by the contracting agency with tenderers or contractors to explain workforce and skill planning and development to meet the 15 per cent policy.
Contact the Industry Skills Development on (08) 8226 3470 for information on how DFEEST can assist.