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Geelong Region

Skill Shortages Report

October 2011 Vol 2

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Skill Shortage Survey Background

In August 2011, the second annual survey of skill shortages as reported by Geelong regional employers was carried out.

The survey aims to assist with a better understanding of the range and extent of skill shortages that employers “have, are or expect” to have difficulty filling.

Information collected through the survey will be used in a number of ways.

• To inform regional education and training organisations planning for the future.

• To assist in developing a strategic direction for growing Geelong’s future industry sectors.

• To inform a range of workforce assistance initiatives for employers such as skilled migration.

A questionnaire was distributed by mail and electronically to employers across the Region. (City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe).

Approximately, 1,700 questionnaires were distributed directly, with many more distributed electronically through local networks. Further information on the methodology used to compile this report is located on page 15 of this report.

The skilled vacancies reported by employers have been coded against the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Standard of Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), 2006.

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Executive Summary

• A total of 133 businesses reported one or more occupations that were, are or are expected to be in shortage in 2012. These positions include full-time and part-time positions for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled occupations.

• Employers reported difficulty filling 261 positions during the past year - 2010. • Employers reported 318 positions as “existing” shortages. • Employers reported 382 positions that are “anticipated” to be in shortage during 2012. • In total 700 positions were identified as being “existing” and/or “anticipated” shortages.

Shortages by Industry Sector

• Of the 700 “existing” or “anticipated” shortages reported by regional employers, nearly half fall within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry sector (320 positions or 46%).

• A further 97 positions or 14% are in the Manufacturing Sector whilst 54 positions or 8% are in the Education and Training Sector.

Shortages by Employing Sector

• Of the 318 skill shortages that employers reported as being “current or existing”, 272 positions or 86% are for skilled or semi-skilled occupations that fall within ANZSCO codes 1-4. The remaining 46 positions or 14% are for occupations that are semi-skilled or unskilled and fall within ANZSCO codes 5-8.

• Of the 382 skill shortages that employers expect to have difficulty filling in 2012 (including positions that remain unfilled) 317 or 83% are for skilled or semi-skilled occupations that fall within ANZSCO codes 1-4. The remaining 65 positions or 17% are for occupations that are semi-skilled or unskilled and fall within ANZSCO codes 5-8.

• Of the 318 “existing” skill shortages reported by regional employers, the Technical and Trade Sector accounted for 106 positions (33%), the Professional Sector accounted for 85 positions (27%) and the Community and Personal Service Sector accounted for 71 positions (22%). Technical and Trade Sector: - Food Trades Workers (30 positions) - Automotive and Engineering Trades (26 positions) - Construction Trade Workers (23 positions) Professional Occupation Sector - Health Professionals (36 positions) - Education Professionals (20 positions) Community and Personal Service Sector - Carers and Aides (30 positions) - Health and Welfare Support workers (19 positions)

• Of the 382 “anticipated” skill shortages reported by regional employers for 2012, there is a notable increase in the number of shortages for occupations within the Professional Sector, 199 positions (52%). There is ongoing demand for occupations in the Community & Personal Service Sector, 62 positions (16%) and Technical & Trades Sector, 53 positions (14%).

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Professional Occupation Sector - Health Professionals (161 positions) - Education Professionals (18 positions)

Community and Personal Service Sector - Health and Welfare Support workers (43 positions) - Carers and Aides (14 positions)

Technical and Trades Sector: - Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers (23 positions) - Food Trades Workers (14 positions)

Occupations in Shortage

The most frequently reported occupations “currently” experiencing skill shortages includes:

• Skilled and Semi Skilled Occupations (ANZSCO 1-4): - Nurses Div 1 – Various specialties (20 positions) - Knife Hands/Butchers (20 positions) - Personal Care Assistants - Aged Care (12 positions) - Support Workers - Disability (11 positions) - Welders (10 positions) - Teachers - Various (10 positions) - Mechanics - Various (10 positions) - Crowd Controllers (10 positions) - University Lecturer (7 positions) - Childcare Educator – Qualified (7 positions) - Wait Staff (7 positions)

• Semi-Skilled or Unskilled Occupations: (ANZSCO 5-8) - Labourers (10 positions) - Truck drivers (10 positions)

The most frequently reported occupations “expected” to experience skill shortages in 2012 includes: • Skilled and Semi Skilled Occupations: (ANZSCO 1-4):

- Nurse Div 1 – Various (132 positions) - Enrolled Nurse (28 positions) - Support Workers Disability (11 positions) - GPs (10 positions) - Knife Hand/Butcher (10 positions) - Teachers – Various (9 Positions) - University Lecturers (7 Positions)

• Semi-Skilled and Unskilled Occupations: (ANZSCO 5-8) - Cleaners (18 positions) - Truck Drivers (8 positions)

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Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Industry Classification as reported by regional businesses

Skill Shortage Positions(1)(2)

Past 12 Current Current & ANZSIC Classification Months Current Anticipated & Anticipated 2010 2011 2012 Anticipated % Share

Industry Group

A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 21 21 6 27 3.9%

B Mining 0 0 0 0 0.0%

C Manufacturing 31 62 35 97 13.9%

D Electricity, Gas Water and Waste Services 2 1 2 3 0.4%

E Construction 10 14 10 24 3.4%

F Wholesale Trade 0 2 0 2 0.3%

G Retail Trade 23 21 13 34 4.9%

H Accommodation and Food Services 17 19 10 29 4.1%

I Transport, Postal and Warehousing 10 8 8 16 2.3%

J Information, Media and Telecommunications 7 8 10 18 2.6%

K Financial and Insurance Services 3 1 5 6 0.9%

L Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 2 1 3 4 0.6%

M Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 5 27 5 32 4.6%

N Administrative and Support Services 0 1 0 1 0.1%

O Public Administration and Safety 13 14 2 16 2.3%

P Education and Training 42 36 18 54 7.7%

Q Health Care and Social Assistance 57 71 249 320 45.7%

R Arts and Recreation Services 0 4 0 4 0.6%

S Other Services 18 7 6 13 1.9%

Total 261 318 382 700 100.0%

Source: City of Greater Geelong, October 2011. ANZSIC: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian and New Zealand Standard Industry Classification. (1) Refers to full time and part time positions. (2) Refers to positions that employers anticipate will remain unfilled from 2011 or will emerge in 2012. Includes vacancies for paid positions only

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Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Occupation Classification as reported by regional businesses(1)(2) Skill Shortages

ANZSCO Structure Groups Last Year Current Anticipated

2010 2011 2012

1. Managers 4 10 3 11 Chief Executive, General Managers and Legislators 1 0 0 12 Farmers and Farm Managers 0 2 2 13 Specialist Managers 3 7 1 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 0 1 0 2. Professionals 80 85 199 21 Arts and Media Professionals 0 0 0 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 7 11 9 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 11 13 8 24 Education Professionals 20 20 18 25 Health Professionals 30 36 161 26 ICT Professionals 2 0 0 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 10 5 3 3. Technicians and Trades Workers 68 106 53 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 3 6 2 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 17 26 23 33 Construction Trades Workers 22 23 7 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers 5 7 4 35 Food Trades Workers 12 30 14 36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers 2 4 2 39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers 7 10 1 4. Community and Personal Service Workers 62 71 62 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers 12 19 43 42 Carers and Aides 31 30 14 43 Hospitality Workers 5 7 2 44 Protective Service Workers 8 10 0 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers 6 5 3

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Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Occupation Classification (………continued) Skill Shortages

Last Year Current Anticipated

ANZSCO Structure Groups 2010 2011 2012

5. Clerical and Administrative Workers 1 5 13 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators 0 0 0 52 Personal Assistants and Secretaries 0 2 0 53 General Clerical Workers 0 0 0 54 Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists 0 0 0 55 Numerical Clerks 0 1 5 56 Clerical and Clerical Support Workers 1 1 5 59 Other Clerical and Administrative workers 0 1 3 6. Sales Workers 4 5 16 61 Sales Representatives and Agents 3 2 6 62 Sales Assistants and Salespersons 1 3 6 63 Sales Support Workers 0 0 4 7. Machinery Operators and Drivers 19 22 13 71 Machine Stationary Plant Operators 7 11 2 72 Mobile Plant Operators 0 0 3 73 Road and Rail Drivers 12 11 8 74 Storepersons 0 0 0 8. Labourers 23 14 23 81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers 10 3 18 82 Construction and Mining Labourers 1 0 0 83 Factory Process Workers 10 10 0 84 Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers 1 1 0 85 Food Preparation Assistants 0 0 5 89 Other Miscellaneous Labourers 1 0 0

Total: 261 318 382

Source: City of Greater Geelong, October 2011. ANZSCO: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. (1) Refers to full time and part time positions. (2) Refers to positions that employers anticipate will remain unfilled from 2011 or will emerge in 2012. Includes vacancies for paid positions only

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Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Detailed Occupation Group As reported by regional businesses(1)(2)

Skill Shortages

Current Anticipated

ANZSCO Structure Groups 2011 2012

1. Managers 11 Chief Executive, General Managers and Legislators 0 0 12 Farmers and Farm Managers 2 2 Farm Manager 2 2 13 Specialist Managers 7 1 Tank Maintenance Manager 1 1 Marketing Manager 2 0 Finance Manager 1 0 Project Manager 1 0 Timber Industry 2 0 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 1 0 Service Manager (Electrician) 1 0 Total Managers 10 3 2. Professionals 21 Arts and Media Professionals 0 0 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 11 9 Accountant 0 1 Valuer (Certified Practising) 1 1 Librarian & Information Services 6 6 Sales Executive - Advertising 1 1 Sales Representative - Telecommunications Solutions 1 0 Sales Representative - Technical 2 0 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 13 8 Architect 2 0 Statutory Planner 1 0 Engineer 4 1 Engineer (Civil Structural) 2 3 Engineer Chemical 0 1 Engineer IT 0 1 Food Technology Scientist 1 1 Chemist (Graduate) 2 0 Environmental Technologist 1 0 Graphic Artist (Senior) 0 1

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Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Detailed Occupation Group (………continued) Skill Shortages

Current Anticipated

ANZSCO Structure Groups 2011 2012

24 Education Professionals 20 18 Early Childhood Educator 2 0 Teacher - (Food Technology) 1 0 Teacher (Indonesian) 1 1 Teacher (Visual Communication) 1 0 Teacher (Maths) 2 2 Teacher (Languages) 1 0 Teacher (English) 0 2 Teacher (Trades) 3 0 Teacher (Museum) 1 0 Teacher (Religious Education) 0 2 Teacher (Special Education) 0 2 University Lecturer 1 1 University Lecturer (Accounting) 1 1 University Lecturer (Education) 1 1 University Lecturer (Engineering) 1 1 University Lecturer (Law) 1 1 University Lecturer (Nursing) 1 1 University Lecturer (Psychology) 1 1 Dance Instructor 1 2 25 Health Professionals 36 161 Environmental Health Officer 1 0 Occupational Therapist 0 1 Occupational Therapist (paediatric) 1 1 Physiotherapist 1 4 Physiotherapist (paediatric) 1 1 Podiatrist 1 0 Speech Pathologist 5 6 Speech Pathologist (paediatric) 1 1 GP Anaesthetist 2 0 GP Obstetrician 2 1 GP 0 10 Nurse Unit Manager 1 1 Maternal and Child Health Nurses 0 1

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ANZSCO Structure Groups Current Anticipated

2011 2012

25 Health Professionals continued….. Nurse Div 1 12 60 Nurse Div 1 (Withdrawal) 1 0 Nurse Div 1 (Practice Nurse) 2 1 Nurse Div 1 (Mental Health) 3 3 Nurse Div 1 (Medical/Surgical) 2 42 Nurse Div 1 (Emergency) 0 11 Nurse Div 1 (Peri operative) 0 11 Nurse Div 1 (Rehabilitation) 0 4 Oral Health Specialist 0 1 Medical Science Pathology 0 1 26 ICT Professionals 0 0 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 5 3 Psychologist 4 3 Social worker 1 0 Total Professionals 85 199 3 Technicians and Trades Workers 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 6 2 Agricultural Technicians (piggery) 2 2 Architectural Designer 1 0 Architectural Drafting 1 0 Electrical Estimator 1 0 Structural Draftsperson 1 0 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 26 23 Mechanic - Agricultural Machinery 2 0 Mechanic 3 3 Mechanic - Diesel 5 3 Sheet Metal Worker 1 1 Welder - Pipe 2 2 Welder 10 1 Fitter and Turner 1 2 Locksmith 1 1 Tank Construction Supervisor 1 1

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2011 2012

32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers continued… Technical Support 0 1 Panel Beater 0 4 Automotive Spray Painter 0 4 33 Construction Trades Workers 23 7 Roof truss worker 4 0 Carpenter 3 3 Joiner 3 1 Painter 1 0 Joiner Windows (Apprentice) 1 1 Carpenter (Apprentice) 3 2 Plasterer - Fibrous 4 0 Tiler - Wall & Floor 4 0 34 Electro technology and Telecommunications Trades Workers 7 4 Electrical Mechanic (A Grade) 4 2 Electrical Technician 2 2 Technician - Office Machines 1 0 35 Food Trades Workers 30 14 Baker 6 2 Knife Hand (Butcher) 20 10 Chef 3 1 Chef (Head) 1 1 36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers 4 2 Sheep Shearer Contract 1 1 Vet Nurse 2 1 Gardener 1 0 39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers 10 1 Cabinet Maker 3 1 Cabinet Maker (Apprentice) 1 0 Wood Machinists 2 0 Boat Builder 2 0 Technician - Composite 2 0 Total Technicians and Trades Workers 106 53

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2011 2012

4. Community and Personal Workers 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers 19 43 Support Worker (Disability) 11 11 Support Worker (Aged Care) 0 1 Nurse (Enrolled) 7 28 Welfare workers (support) 1 0 Family Counsellor/Mediator 0 1 Allied Health Worker 0 2 42 Carers and Aides 30 14 Children’s Services Diploma 4 0 Childcare Educator Assistant 2 0 Childcare Educator Qualified 7 5 Preschool Aide 4 0 Support Worker - Personal 1 1 Personal Care Assistant (Aged Care) 12 8 43 Hospitality Workers 7 2 Wait Person 7 2 44 Protective Service Workers 10 0 Crowd Controller 10 0 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers 5 3 Massage and Beauty Therapist 4 3 Information Officer 1 0 Total Community and Personal Workers 71 62

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2011 2012

5. Clerical and Administrative Workers 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators 0 0 52 Personal Assistants and Secretaries 2 0 Marketing Assistant 1 0 Secretary (legal) /personal assistant 1 0 53 General Clerical Workers 0 0 54 Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists 0 0 55 Numerical Clerks 1 5 Accounts Payable/receivable 1 0 Administration Trainees 0 5 56 Clerical and Office Support Workers 1 5 Administration Team Leader 1 5 59 Other Clerical and Administrative workers 1 3 Administration Officer 1 3 Total Clerical and Administrative Workers 5 13 6. Sales Workers 61 Sales Representatives and Agents 2 6 Property Manager/Agent 0 3 Sales Representative (Experienced) 2 3 62 Sales Assistants and Salespersons 3 6 Sales - Office Equipment 1 0 Agricultural Parts Manager 2 0 Shop Assistant 0 6 63 Sales Support Workers 0 4 Tele-marketing/sales 0 4 Total Sales Workers 5 16

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2011 2012

7. Machinery Operators and Drivers 71 Machine Stationary Plant Operators 11 2 Machinist (Sewing) 3 2 Production People 5 0 Manufacturing Employee 3 0 72 Mobile Plant Operators 0 3 Front End Loader 0 3

73 Road and Rail Drivers 11 8 Agitator Truck Driver 1 0 Truck Driver 10 8 74 Store persons 0 0 Total Machinery Operators and Drivers 22 13 8. Labourers 81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers 3 18 Cleaner 3 18 82 Construction and Mining Labourers 0 0 83 Factory Process Workers 10 0 Labourer - General 10 0 84 Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers 1 0 Farm Hand 1 0 85 Food Preparation Assistants 0 5 Food Preparation Worker 0 5 89 Other Miscellaneous Labourers 0 0 Total Labourers 14 23

Overall Total: 318 382 Source: City of Greater Geelong, October 2011. ANZSCO: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (1) Refers to full time and part time positions. (2) Refers to positions that employers anticipate will remain unfilled from 2011 or will emerge in 2012. Includes vacancies for paid positions only

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Skill Shortage Survey - Methodology In August 2011 the City of Greater Geelong surveyed regional employers regarding skill shortages in their business. A questionnaire was developed and distributed by mail and electronically to regional businesses across the Region which includes the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe. City of Greater Geelong Economic Development databases Economic Development has a range of existing databases that it maintains.

• Geelong Manufacturing and Processing Register and Geelong Business Services Register (3+ employees). (Distributed to 854 businesses).

• Internal contacts database. (Distributed to 499 businesses). • Skilled Migration Health and Community Services database. (Distributed to 480

businesses) • Skilled Migration employer database (Distributed to 318 businesses) • Regional Cluster networks.

- BioGeelong - Engineering - ICT - Food, and - Agribusiness City of Greater Geelong Networks The City invited organisations within its network to distribute the questionnaire to its members, including: .

• Economic Development Units of regional Councils. • The Geelong Regional Alliance (G21) • The Geelong Chamber of Commerce • The Geelong Manufacturing Council • Geelong Otway Tourism • Smart Geelong Region Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) • Geelong Regional Vocational Education Council (GRVEC) • Central Geelong Marketing • Geelong HR Colleagues Professional Network • G-Force • Regional Development Victoria (Barwon Region) • Geelong Regional Trades and Labour Council

In addition an advertisement was placed in local newspaper inviting businesses with regional skill shortages to log onto the City’s website and fill in the questionnaire electronically. The questionnaire remains on the website and businesses are invited to submit further information at any time.

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SKILL SHORTAGES QUESTIONNAIRE 2011 Skill shortages are positions you are unable to fill from the local labour market

Q1. Key Contact: (Person within your organisation responsible for dealing with recruitment).

Name of Organisation: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ Post code: ___________________________

Organisation Email: __________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Position Title: __________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Department: __________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Telephone: __________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Email: __________________________________________________________________________________

Q2. Does your organisation currently have any skill shortages?

Yes � (please list below) No �

Position Title:

(For example) Midwife, Theatre Nurse, Civil Engineer, Chef, Apprentice Bricklayer

What level, if any, of qualification is required? (such as. Post Graduate, Degree, Trade or Diploma)

What level, if any, of experience is required? (5 years, entry level)

Number of Positions:

Q3. Do you anticipate that your organisation will experience skill shortages over the next 12 months?

Yes � (please list below) No � Position Title:





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Q4. Has your organisation experienced any skill shortages over the past 12 months?

Yes � (please list below) No �

Position Title:





Q5. What recruitment strategies does your organisation use to address skill shortages?

(Please tick all applicable)

� Advertising: � Web � Newspaper ( � Local � National � International )

� Recruitment Companies � Up-skilling existing staff

� Local Education/Training Provider � Labour Market Programs

� Industry Networks � Word of Mouth

� Employ Applicant Less Qualified & Experienced than Required

� Other (please specify) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Q6. How have the skill shortages in your organisation come about?


� Experienced staff have or about to retire � Additional staff required to meet business growth

� Experienced staff have left � A change in skill requirements of staff needed

� Unable to attract new entrants to industry � Apprentice/Trainee left on completion of qualification

� Other (please specify) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Q7. Has your organisation used any specific approach or program to address skill shortages?

� Skilled Migration

� Government Assisted Employment Program:


� Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander � Refugee � People with disabilities

� Long term unemployed � Return to work � Other (please specify) _________________________________

Thank you for your time and your valued contribution

Please return your questionnaire in the reply paid envelope by Wednesday August 31 2011

Or return the form by facsimile on 5272 4855 please mark attention to Alison Steele Or email: [email protected]

The City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Region Learning and Employment Network considers that the responsible handling of personal information is a key aspect of democratic governance, and is strongly committed to protecting an individual's right to privacy.

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Economic Development, Planning and Tourism 131 Myers Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 PO BOX 104, Geelong Victoria 3220 Telephone: 03 5272 4888 Facsimile: 03 5272 4855 Email: [email protected]

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