SYDNEY EAST METRO
HOW CAN WE HELP?
The Sydney East Metro Local Jobs Program focuses on upskilling, reskilling and establishing employment pathways and pre-employment programs to support the region's local employers and Industry in connecting with and upskilling unemployed people for work.
Employment Facilitator, Kelly Hayes and Support Officer, Ashleigh Hannes work closely with employment service providers, employers, training and education organisations, industry, community and other key stakeholders in the Sydney East Metro Employment region to develop employment solutions, supporting Sydney East Metro back to a sustainable employment future.
The Sydney East Metro Local Jobs Plan outlines the key priorities and strategies in the region.
The Local Recovery Fund and National Priority Fund are two key funding elements of the program that support industry and community to deliver local initiatives that build workforce for industries in demand aligned to the funds priorities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Sydney East Metro Employment Region (ER) covers an area of approximately 578 square kilometres. It is a diverse metropolitan region, extending from the southern shore of Sydney Harbour/Parramatta River to Waterfall in the Sutherland Shire and Garie Beach in the Royal National Park and from the eastern seaboard to Rhodes, Strathfield, Punchbowl, Riverwood, Lugarno and Menai on its western boundary. The ER includes Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) and essential industrial and commercial centres, such as Mascot (Sydney International Airport) and Port Botany. The Sydney CBD draws workers from the region, including metropolitan Sydney, the Illawarra, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Central Coast and Lower Hunter. There are also many pockets of light industrial, commercial and retail activity.
Click on the region map above to view more information on the Sydney East Metro region
PRIORITIES IN THE REGION
SYDNEY EAST METRO JOBS AND SKILLS TASKFORCE
Sydney East Metro Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce is a voluntary group of key industry members that meets regularly to discuss the current challenges in the region and provide support for initiatives by providing industry expert feedback that ensures continuity to the industry requirements on all projects in the Sydney East Metro region.
WORKING GROUPS
Each Working Group includes a roundtable discussion where stakeholders representing employment service providers, employers, Government, community organisations and training organisations meet regularly to share local labour market intelligence and ideas, and work collaboratively to develop new projects and initiatives with various stakeholders supporting recruitment of various industries and cohorts.
Sydney East Metro Local Jobs Program hosts Working Groups for the following industries and cohorts:
- Construction and Infrastructure Working Group
- Community Care Working Group
- Hospitality and Infrastructure Working Group
- Indigenous Working Group
- Youth Working Group
- CALD Working Group
- Women Working Group
Kelly Hayes Employment Facilitator
Kelly Hayes is the Employment Facilitator for the Sydney East Metro - Local Jobs Program, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in employment services and the Local Jobs Program, having worked previously as a Support Officer for the Sydney South West Region. Through this experience, she has become familiar with the challenges of jobseekers from the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Youth cohorts. Prior to this, she worked as a trainer in Plain English for state and local government agencies and for Navitas where Kelly became familiar with the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program. Since working in the Employment Services space, she hopes to utilise her various stakeholder contacts to create opportunities for employers and jobseekers to connect and to provide training and pre-employment pathways for disadvantaged individuals.
Ashleigh Hannes Support Officer
Ashleigh Hannes is the Support Officer for the Sydney East Metro - Local Jobs Program. With a diverse background in Employment Services, Customer Service, and Arts & Recreation, Ashleigh brings unique skills and experience to the role. Ashleigh offers the program: administrative support to stakeholders, labour market research, and updating the Local Jobs Plan in alignment with local initiatives generated through monthly Taskforce meetings. Her dedication to helping people thrive through meaningful employment has significantly impacted the Local Jobs team and wider community.
Contact Ashleigh
ashleigh.hannessem@localjobsfacilitator.com.au | 0482 164 682
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FORM
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The Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.