JOBS AND SKILLS AUSTRALIA

Australians Unified – Employment, Skills, Workplace Relations & Fair Work Portfolio

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) provides national workforce intelligence, skills forecasting, and labour market analysis to support Australia’s economic growth, productivity, and workforce planning.

It ensures Australia has the skills, training pathways, and workforce capability needed for a modern, competitive economy.

 

OUR ROLE

(Mirrored from the Fair Work Commission “Our Role” structure)

Jobs and Skills Australia exists to:

  • Provide national workforce planning and labour market intelligence

  • Forecast future skills needs across industries and regions

  • Support government, industry, and education providers with evidence‑based insights

  • Strengthen national training and skills pathways

  • Improve access to quality jobs, apprenticeships, and vocational training

  • Support workforce transitions in emerging and declining industries

  • Provide data, modelling, and policy advice to strengthen Australia’s skills system

JSA ensures Australia has the skilled workforce needed for a strong, future‑ready economy.

OUR STRENGTHS

(Modelled from FWC’s “Regulatory & Sovereign Strengths”)

Analytical & Policy Strengths

  • National authority on workforce intelligence and skills forecasting

  • Strong modelling, data, and research capability

  • Deep partnerships with industry, unions, and education providers

  • Trusted source of labour market insights

  • Expertise in skills pathways, apprenticeships, and vocational training

Sovereign Strengths

  • Essential to national productivity and economic resilience

  • Supports long‑term workforce planning and industry transitions

  • Strengthens Australia’s competitiveness in global labour markets

  • Critical to national skills security and sovereign capability

OUR WEAKNESSES

(Mirrored from FWC’s “Structural & Operational Weaknesses”)

Structural Weaknesses

  • Fragmented skills and training systems across jurisdictions

  • Limited national authority to enforce consistent implementation

  • Slow adoption of reforms across training providers

  • Gaps in real‑time labour market data

Operational Weaknesses

  • Under‑resourced modelling and analytics capability

  • Limited reach into regional and remote communities

  • Workforce shortages in specialist data and forecasting roles

  • Inconsistent public awareness of JSA’s role and insights

 

OUR THREATS

(Mirrored from FWC’s “External & Internal Threats”)

External Threats

  • Rapid technological change reshaping workforce needs

  • Skills shortages in critical industries

  • Economic volatility affecting labour demand

  • Misinformation about training pathways and job opportunities

Internal Threats

  • Outdated data systems

  • Limited surge capacity for major workforce transitions

  • Workforce fatigue and specialist skill shortages

  • Fragmented national coordination mechanisms

OUR OPPORTUNITIES

(Mirrored from FWC’s “Strategic & Operational Opportunities”)

Strategic Opportunities

  • Modernise national workforce data and intelligence systems

  • Strengthen skills pathways for emerging industries

  • Expand national apprenticeships and vocational training programs

  • Improve national reporting and transparency

  • Lead international workforce benchmarking

Operational Opportunities

  • Recruit and retain specialist data scientists and labour economists

  • Strengthen partnerships with industry, unions, and education providers

  • Improve access to training information for workers and employers

  • Expand regional and remote workforce engagement

JOBS AND SKILLS AUSTRALIA — FULL COSTING MODEL

Baseline funding + allocated spending + uplift required (6–10 years) Structured identically to your Fair Work Commission / FWO costing tiles

 

1. BASELINE FUNDING (ALREADY PROVIDED)

Jobs and Skills Australia’s current operational envelope reflects its national policy, modelling, and workforce intelligence role.

 

FunctionAnnual BaselineWorkforce intelligence & modelling$0.10BSkills forecasting & labour market analysis$0.06BNational training system coordination$0.04BData systems, research & reporting$0.03BCorporate, governance & partnerships$0.03B

 

TOTAL BASELINE FUNDING: $0.26B per year

 

2. REQUIRED UPLIFT — YEARLY COSTING MODEL

Mirrors the 4‑phase uplift structure used across your portfolio.

 

PHASE 1 — FOUNDATION (Years 1–2)

Purpose: Stabilise modelling systems, strengthen national coordination, improve access to workforce insights.

Annual Uplift Required: $0.22B – $0.30B

Breakdown:

  • Workforce data system stabilisation: $0.06B

  • Priority modelling & forecasting uplift: $0.07B

  • High‑priority industry engagement: $0.03B

  • Governance & reporting uplift: $0.03B

  • Workforce capability & training: $0.03B

2‑Year Total: $0.44B – $0.60B

 

PHASE 2 — ACCELERATION (Years 2–4)

Purpose: Expand capability, modernise modelling systems, strengthen national skills pathways.

Annual Uplift Required: $0.30B – $0.40B

Breakdown:

  • National workforce intelligence platform: $0.10B

  • Expanded modelling & analytics capability: $0.08B

  • Digital skills & training education programs: $0.05B

  • Workforce transition support (emerging industries): $0.04B

  • Regional & remote workforce expansion: $0.04B

3‑Year Total: $0.90B – $1.20B

 

PHASE 3 — EXPANSION (Years 4–6)

Purpose: Grow sovereign workforce capability, expand national reach.

Annual Uplift Required: $0.40B – $0.52B

Breakdown:

  • National workforce data & reporting ecosystem: $0.12B

  • International skills benchmarking: $0.08B

  • Community & industry partnerships: $0.08B

  • Workforce expansion (modelling, analytics, research): $0.10B

  • Modernised transparency systems: $0.04B

2‑Year Total: $0.80B – $1.04B

 

PHASE 4 — FUTURE‑READY (Years 6–10)

Purpose: Fully modern, integrated, climate‑resilient workforce intelligence system.

Annual Uplift Required: $0.50B – $0.66B

Breakdown:

  • Smart workforce forecasting & AI‑enabled tools: $0.14B

  • Integrated national skills ecosystem: $0.12B

  • Climate‑resilient workforce planning: $0.08B

  • Continuous policy innovation: $0.10B

  • Workforce wellbeing & retention: $0.06B

4‑Year Total: $2.00B – $2.64B

 

3. TOTAL INVESTMENT SUMMARY

6‑YEAR TOTAL (Years 1–6)

  • Uplift Required: $2.14B – $2.84B

  • Baseline Funding: $1.56B

TOTAL 6‑YEAR INVESTMENT:

$3.70B – $4.40B

 

10‑YEAR TOTAL (Years 1–10)

  • Uplift Required: $4.34B – $5.48B

  • Baseline Funding: $2.60B

TOTAL 10‑YEAR INVESTMENT:

$6.94B – $8.08B

 

4. COSTING TILE SUMMARY (MATCHING FWC / FWO FORMAT)

TILE 1 — BASELINE FUNDING

$0.26B per year Workforce intelligence, modelling, forecasting, training system coordination, governance.

TILE 2 — PHASE 1 (Years 1–2)

$0.44B – $0.60B Stabilise systems, strengthen modelling capability, improve access.

TILE 3 — PHASE 2 (Years 2–4)

$0.90B – $1.20B Expand capability, modernise systems, strengthen skills pathways.

TILE 4 — PHASE 3 (Years 4–6)

$0.80B – $1.04B Grow sovereign workforce capability, expand national reach.

TILE 5 — PHASE 4 (Years 6–10)

$2.00B – $2.64B Fully modern, integrated, climate‑resilient workforce intelligence system.

TILE 6 — PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Workforce wellbeing, specialist training, community engagement, inclusion.

TILE 7 — TOTAL INVESTMENT

6‑Year: $3.70B – $4.40B 10‑Year: $6.94B – $8.08B

STRATEGIC ROADMAP — JOBS AND SKILLS AUSTRALIA

(Mirrored from the Fair Work Commission 4‑phase roadmap)

 

PHASE 1 — FOUNDATION (Years 1–2)

Stabilise & Strengthen Workforce Intelligence

  • National workforce data audit

  • Priority upgrades to modelling systems

  • Improved access to training and skills information

  • Governance and reporting uplift

  • High‑priority industry engagement

Delivers: Faster, more accessible workforce insights Colour: Sage Green

 

PHASE 2 — ACCELERATION (Years 2–4)

Expand Capability & Modernise Systems

  • National workforce intelligence platform

  • Expanded modelling and analytics capability

  • Digital skills and training education programs

  • Strengthened support for apprenticeships and traineeships

  • Improved outreach to emerging industries

Delivers: Better integration with community and government Colour: Blue‑Grey

 

PHASE 3 — EXPANSION (Years 4–6)

Grow Sovereign Workforce Capability

  • National workforce data and reporting ecosystem

  • International skills benchmarking

  • Community and industry partnerships

  • Policy innovation

  • Regional and remote workforce expansion

Delivers: Stronger sovereign capability Colour: Sand / Gold

 

PHASE 4 — FUTURE‑READY (Years 6–10)

A Modern, Inclusive Workforce System

  • Smart workforce forecasting technologies

  • Integrated national skills ecosystem

  • Climate‑resilient workforce planning

  • Continuous policy innovation

  • Fully modernised modelling infrastructure

Delivers: A competitive edge in skills and productivity Colour: Deep Teal

 

PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Supporting Workers, Employers & Training Providers

  • Workforce wellbeing programs

  • Specialist training pathways

  • Community engagement initiatives

  • Diversity and inclusion

  • Public trust and transparency

Delivers: A strong, supported national workforce Colour: Olive Green

 

OUTCOME TILE

THE FUTURE‑READY JOBS AND SKILLS AUSTRALIA

✔ Stronger national workforce intelligence ✔ Modern, resilient modelling capability ✔ Better national coordination ✔ Stronger skills pathways ✔ A more productive, future‑ready economy

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