The Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Program was established to upskill, reskill and establish employment for those looking for those looking to enter the workforce.
Employment Facilitator Jamie, along with Support Officer Maddy work closely with key stakeholders within the Sydney Greater West region to identify existing employment solutions, and develop new pathways and programs to support the regions local employers and Industry in connecting with and upskilling unemployed people for work.
The Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Program provides collaboration opportunities for keys stakeholders to inform and develop strategies within the region, and streamlines existing services operating in the region, such as Federal, State and Local community led employment services.
The Local Recovery Fund and National Priority Fund are two key funding elements of the porgram that support industry and community to deliver local initiatives that build workforce for industries in demand aligned to the funds priorities.
The Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Plan outlines the key priorities and strategies in the region.
The Sydney Greater West Employment Region is a large, diverse region that includes the Blue Mountains in the north-west, the Nepean-Penrith district and the towns of Windsor and Richmond with surrounding semi-rural localities. Centrally located within the ER are the suburbs of St Marys, Blacktown, Quakers Hill, Seven Hills, Rooty Hill, and Doonside. Further east lies Parramatta City and the surrounding suburbs of Auburn, Merrylands, Lidcombe, and Westmead.
The Sydney Greater West Jobs & Skills Taskforce comprises of representation from key local stakeholders including Local Council, State Government, Peak Industry Bodies, Community, Employer and Employment Services.
Our Taskforce members are valued for bringing their industry perspective and expertise to the region. They work together to develop solutions to move people into work or training by putting local employer needs at the centre of their actions and addressing the employment barriers of local job seekers.
Chaired by previous SGW TF member, Senior Manager Social Procurement and Workforce Develop for Transport for NSW Sarah Bettison. The Construction & Infrastructure working group aims to connect local stakeholders in with upcoming programs and projects to support local infrastructure projects, while also discussing and addressing barriers to employment within the industry.
Chaired by SGW Employment Facilitator Jamie Petschy, the Employment Collective 2770 Working Group aims to address the barriers and create solutions within suburbs sitting within the 2770 postcode.
Chaired by SGW TF Member and CEO of Sydwest Multicultural Services, the CALD Working Group aims to identify and develop solutions/programs or projects for our Migrant, Refugee and CALD job seekers to better connect with industry and identify pathways and skilling opportunities to gain sustainable employment.
Transport programs supporting people living in the Sydney Greater West to access employment opportunities.
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Jamie Petschy - Sydney Greater West Employment Facilitator
Jamie Petschy is the Employment Facilitator for the Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Program and has an impressive background in business and recruitment, managing people, processes and business units. Jamie’s extensive experience in strategic planning and managing stakeholder relationships has allowed him to provide stakeholders of the Local Jobs Program with proactive and productive development of programs, initiatives and collaboration opportunities.
Contact Jamie
jamie.petschysgw@localjobsfacilitator.com.au | 0482 164 760
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The Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.