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GEELONG REGION SKILL SHORTAGE REPORT

September 2014

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GEELONG REGION SKILL SHORTAGE REPORT 2014 – ENTERPRISE GEELONG



Skill Shortage Report BackgroundEnterprise Geelong is pleased to present the 5th edition of the Geelong Region Skill Shortage Report.

The Report aims to provide a better understanding of the range and extent of skill shortages that employers report they are currently experiencing and those they anticipate they may experience in the coming 12 months.

Skill shortages are defined as positions employers are unable to fill from the local labour market.The information collected in this Report is intended to inform:

Planning by regional education and training organisations The development of strategic directions for industry A range of workforce assistance initiatives Skill sourcing and attraction for the region

Over 3,200 employers across the G21 Region (City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe) were invited to participate in the survey between July and August 2014. Enterprise Geelong contacted employers directly as well as utilising a wide range of industry and business networks. Further information on the how the Report was prepared can be found in the methodology section.

The Geelong Region Skill Shortages Report is not an exhaustive list skill shortages for the region. Some existing employers with known skill shortages choose not to participate. Other employers with projects earmarked for Geelong have chosen to wait until their project is nearing commencement before participating in the survey. We forecast further projected need in Health and Allied Health professions as well as a range of specialist manufacturing roles.

238 employers responded to the survey. 73 of these employers reported current and/or anticipated skill shortages.

A total of 232 skill shortages were reported. These have been collated and coded against the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), Version 1.2 (2013) in this Geelong Region Skill Shortage Report - September 2014.

The previous Geelong Region Skill Shortage Reports can be found on Enterprise Geelong’s website in the publications section:

Geelong Region Skills Shortage Report 2013





Executive SummaryOver all Findings

A total of 73 employers reported one or more occupations that are or are anticipated to be in shortage over the next 12 months. These positions include full-time and part-time positions for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled occupations.

A total 232 positions were identified as being an existing and/or anticipated skills shortage.

Employers reported 119 existing skill shortages positions. These are positions employers are currently having difficulty filling.

Employers reported 113 anticipated skill shortage positions. These are positions that employers anticipate they will have difficulty filling during 2015.

Skill shortages by ANZSIC Industry SectorOf the 232 existing or anticipated shortages reported by employers

Almost one third are within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry sector (76 positions or 32.8 %)

A further 39 positions (16.8%) are in the Accommodation and Food Services sector

28 positions (12.1%) are in the Manufacturing sector.

Skill shortages by Occupational Classification (ANZSCO) Of the 119 skill shortages that employers reported as being existing, 103 positions

or 86.6% are for skilled or semi-skilled occupations that fall within ANZSCO skill level 1-4. The remaining 16 positions or 13.4% are for occupations that are semi-skilled or unskilled and fall within ANZSCO skill levels 5-8.

Of the 113 skill shortages that employers anticipate to have difficulty filling in 2015, 89 or 78.8% are for skilled or semi-skilled occupations that fall within ANZSCO skill levels 1-4. The remaining 24 positions or 21.2% are for occupations that are semi-skilled or unskilled and fall within ANZSCO skill levels 5-8.

Of the 119 existing skill shortages reported by employers, the Technical and Trade Sector accounted for 50 positions (42.0%), the Professional Sector accounted for 39 positions (32.8%) and the Community and Personal Services Sector accounted for 11 positions (9.2%) as did the Labourer sector; 11 positions (9.2%)

Technical and Trade Sector:- Food Trades Workers (15 positions)- Automotive and Engineering Trades (12 positions)- Construction and Trades Workers (8 positions)

Professional Occupation Sector- Health Professionals (18 positions) - Business, Human Resources and Marketing Professionals (6 positions)- Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals (6 positions)

Community and Personal Service Sector- Health and Welfare Support Workers (4 positions)- Carers and Aides (3 positions)



Of the 113 anticipated skill shortages reported by employers for 2015, the Professional Sector accounted for 44 positions (38.9%). There is anticipated demand for occupations in the Technical & Trades Sector, 26 positions (23.0%) and the Community & Personal Service Sector, 19 positions (16.8%).

Professional Occupation Sector- Health Professionals (28 positions)- Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals (10 positions)Technical and Trades Sector: - Construction trades Workers (7 positions) - Food Trades Workers (6 Positions)- Electrotechnology and Telecommunications trades workers (5 positions) Community and Personal Service Sector- Hospitality Workers (9 positions)- Health and Welfare Support Workers (4 positions)

Occupations in ShortageThe most frequently reported existing skill shortages occupations include:

Skilled, trade and technical occupations (ANZSCO skill level 1-4):- Chefs/cooks (12)- Physiotherapists(7)- Mechanics (5)- Registered Nurses - Various specialties (5)- Brick Layer (5)

Semi-skilled or unskilled Occupations: (ANZSCO 5-8)- Food Production Worker (5)- Personal Care Assistant (3)

The most frequently reported anticipated skill shortages occupations in 2015 include:

Skilled , trade and technical occupations (ANZSCO 1-4):- Registered Nurses - Various specialties (10)- Hospital Registrars – Various Specialties (4)- Bricklayers (5)- Chefs/cooks (4)

Semi-Skilled or Unskilled Occupations: (ANZSCO 5-8)- Food Production Factory Worker (10)- Waitstaff (5)- Front of House Hospitality Staff (4)



Recruitment Strategies used by employers

The top recruitment strategies reported by employers with existing and/or anticipated skill vacancies were: (multiple selections apply)

Internet advertising (62%) Newspaper advertising (59%) Industry Networks (41%) Word of mouth (36%) Recruitment companies (33%) Up-skilling staff (17%) Local training and education providers (14%) Local labour market programs 13% Employing applications less qualified and experienced than required (11%)

How skill vacancies have come about

The top reasons employers sited for how skill vacancies had come about: (multiple selections apply)

Additional staff needed to meet business growth (61%) Departure from business of experienced staff (47%), Experienced staff have or are about to retire (18%) Unable to attract new entrants to the industry (17%) Change in skill requirements of staff needed in the business (11%) Apprentices/trainees having left upon completion of qualification (7%)



Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Industry Classificationas reported by regional businesses

Skill Shortage Positions (1)

ANZSIC Structure Groups Current2014

Anticipated2015 (2)

Current &Anticipated


% share

A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0 0 0 0.0%

B Mining 0 0 0 0.0%

C Manufacturing 11 17 28 12.1%

D Electricity, Gas Water and Waste Services 0 0 0 0.0%

E Construction 10 8 18 7.8%

F Wholesale Trade 0 0 0 0.0%

G Retail Trade 7 2 9 3.9%

H Accommodation and Food Services 21 18 39 16.8%

I Transport, Postal and Warehousing 1 0 1 0.4%

J Information, Media and Telecommunications 3 2 5 2.2%

K Financial and Insurance Services 0 3 3 1.3%

L Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0 3 3 1.3%M Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 12 2 14 6.0%

N Administrative and Support Services 0 0 0 0.0%

O Public Administration and Safety 6 3 9 3.9%

P Education and Training 2 2 4 1.7%

Q Health Care and Social Assistance 28 48 76 32.8%

R Arts and Recreation Services 0 1 1 0.4%

S Other Services 18 4 22 9.5%

Total 119 113 232 100.0%

Source: City of Greater Geelong, August 2014. ANZSIC: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian and New Zealand Standard Industry Classification. (1) Refers to full time and part time positions, includes vacancies for paid positions only, apprentices counted under qualified profession (2) refers to positions that employers anticipate will emerge in 2015.



Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Occupation Classificationas reported by regional businesses

Skill Shortage Positions(1)

ANZSCO Structure Groups Current2014

Anticipated2015 (2)


1..Managers

13 Specialist Managers 1 1

14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 2 2

2. Professionals22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing

Professionals 6 2 823 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport

Professionals 6 1 7

24 Education Professionals 2 2

25 Health Professionals 18 28 46

26 ICT Professionals 5 1 6

27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 4 10 14

3. Technicians and Trades Workers

31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 8 4 12

32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 13 1 14

33 Construction Trades Workers 8 7 1534 Electrotechnology & Telecommunications Trades

Workers 1 5 6

35 Food Trades Workers 16 6 22

39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers 5 3 8

4. Community and Personal Service Workers

41 Health and Welfare Support Workers 4 4 8

42 Carers and Aides 3 2 5

43 Hospitality Workers 9 9

44 Protective Service Workers 2 3 5

45 Sports and Personal Service Workers 2 1 3



Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Occupation Classification cont…


ANZSCO Structure Groups Current2014

Anticipated2015 (2)


5. Clerical and Administrative Workers54 Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists 2 2

55 Numerical Clerks 1 1

6. Sales Workers

61 Sales Representatives and Agents 1 1

62 Sales Assistants and Salespersons 2 2 4

7. Machinery Operators and Drivers

71 Machine Stationary Plant Operators 2 2

73 Road and Rail Drivers 3 1 4

8. Labourers

81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers 3 2 5

82 Construction and Mining Labourers 3 3

83 Factory Process Workers 6 10 16

85 Food Preparation Assistants 2 2

Total: 119 113 232

Source: City of Greater Geelong, August 2014. ANZSCO: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations(1) Refers to full time and part time positions, includes vacancies for paid positions only, apprentices counted under qualified profession (2) refers to positions that employers anticipate will emerge in 2015.



Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Detailed Occupation Classificationas reported by regional businesses


ANZSCO Structure GroupsCurrent

2014Anticipated

2015 (2)

1. Managers

13 Specialist Managers 1 0Environmental Manager 1

14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 2 0Retail Manager 2

Total Managers 3 0

2. Professionals

22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 6 2Accountant 1 1Tax Specialist Advisor 2Financial Advisor 1Property Valuer 1Marketing Manager 1Technical Sales Representative 1

23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 6 1Architect 3Building Surveyor 1Graphic Designer 1Civil Engineer 1Marketing Engineer 1

24 Education Professionals 2Specialist Researchers 1University Academics 1

25 Health Professionals 18 28Radiographer 1Sonographer 1 2Optometrist 1Dermal Therapist 1Myotherapist 1 1Occupational Therapist 1



Geelong Region Skill Shortages by Detailed Occupation Classification cont….



2014Anticipated

2015 (2)

25 Health Professionals cont..Physiotherapist 7 2Podiatrist 1 1Speech Pathologist 1General Practitioner 3Registrar - Mental Health 1Medical Specialist 1 1Registrar - Emergency 1Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1Radiologist 1 Midwife 1Associate Nurse Manager 1 2Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 1Registered Nurse Aged Care 2Registered Nurse Critical Care & Emergency 3Registered Nurse RehabilitationRegistered Nurse Medical 1Registered Nurse Mental Health 1Registered Nurse Surgical 1Registered Nurse Neonatal 1

26 ICT Professionals 5 1Information Technology Specialist 2 1Programmer 3

27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 4 10Solicitor 2Psychologist 3Social Worker 2 6Welfare Worker 1

Total Professionals 39 44






2014Anticipated

2015 (2)

3 Technicians and Trades Workers

31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 9 4Cardiac Technician 1Theatre Technician 1Architectural Draftsperson 2Building Surveyor 2Estimator 2Civil Draftsperson 1Maintenance Manager 2IT Technicians 313000 1 1

32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 12 1Motor Mechanic 4Diesel Mechanic 1Mechanical Trades Person 1Panel Beater 6Vehicle Painter 1

33 Construction Trades Workers 8 7Brick Layer 5 5Joiner 2 2Plasterer 1

34 Electro Technology and Telecommunications Trades Workers 1 5Electrician 1Business Machine Mechanic 2Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 1 2

35 Food Trades Workers 15 6Baker 3 2Chef 8 2Cook 4 2

39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers 5 3Cabinet Maker 2Hairdresser 3 3

Total Technicians and Trades Workers 50 26






2014Anticipated

2015 (2)

4. Community and Personal Workers

41 Health and Welfare Support Workers 4 4Enrolled Nurse 1Massage Therapist 2 1Support Worker (Disability) 2 1Lifestyle Officer 1

42 Carers and Aides 3 2Dental Assistant 2Personal Care Assistant 3

43 Hospitality Workers 9Hospitality Staff 4Waitstaff 5

43 Protective Service Workers 2 3Security Guards 2 2Private Investigator 1

45 Sports and Personal Service Workers 2 1Beauty Therapist 2Riding Instructor 1

Total Community and Personal Workers 11 19

5. Clerical and Administrative Workers

54 Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists 3Receptionist 2

55 Numerical ClerksBookkeeper 1

Total Clerical and Administrative Workers 3






2014Anticipated

2015 (2)

6. Sales Workers

61 Sales Representatives and AgentsFront Office Sales 1

62 Sales Assistants and SalespersonsRetail Sales 1Auto Dismantler 2 1

Total Sales Workers 2 3

7. Machinery Operators and Drivers

71 Machine Stationary Plant OperatorsEngineering Production Worker 2

73 Road and Rail DriversDelivery Driver 3 1

Total Machinery Operators and Drivers 3 3

8. Labourers

81 Cleaners and Laundry WorkersCommercial Cleaners 3Housekeeper 2

82 Construction and Mining LabourersFall Protection Installer 3

83 Factory Process WorkersBrewer 1Food Production Worker 5 10

85 Food Preparation AssistantsFast Food Cook 1Kitchen Hand 1

Total Labourers 11 15

Overall Total: 119 113

Source: City of Greater Geelong, August 2014. ANZSCO: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations(1) Refers to full time and part time positions, includes vacancies for paid positions only, apprentices counted under qualified profession (2) refers to positions that employers anticipate will emerge in 2015



Methodology

In July 2014 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 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 Enterprise Geelong databasesEnterprise Geelong has a range of existing databases that it maintains or has access to.

Geelong Manufacturing and Processing Register and Geelong Business Services Register

(2+ employees) 682 Enterprise Geelong’s Internal contacts databases 562 Geelong Region Skilled Migration Project’s Health and Community Services database 455 Geelong Region Skilled Migration Project’s employer database 632 Healthy Together Geelong Database 1978

TOTAL DISTRIBUTION (deleting 'double ups' and incomplete) 3259 COMBINED MAILING DATABASE (23/7/2014)* 2956 EMAIL ONLY (18/7/2014) 303

Hardcopy questionnaires, and reply paid envelopes were mailed with a cover letter and gave the option to complete the questionnaire online at http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay/skillsurvey.aspxEmailed recipients are given the link to complete the questionnaire online (as above)* Employers for whom we had an email address (1349) were emailed prior to the hardcopy mail out (18/7/2014) giving them the opportunity to complete the survey on line before 23/7/14. 35 Employers completed the survey online by the deadline and were not mailed a hardcopy

Distributed by Email to Regional Cluster Networks for distribution to their members.(included link to online survey as well as copy of Questionnaire attached)Regional Cluster Networks.

BioGeelong , Engineering

ICT Food

Agribusiness

City of Greater Geelong NetworksEnterprise Geelong utilised its networks and invited these organisations to distribute the questionnaire to their members.

Economic Development Units of regional Councils.

The Geelong Regional Alliance (G21) The Geelong Chamber of Commerce The Geelong Manufacturing Council Geelong Otway Tourism Central Geelong Marketing Enterprise Connect Industry Capability Network

Geelong Region Vocation Education Council

VECCI Smart Geelong Region Local Learning

and Employment Network (LLEN) Geelong Regional Trades and Labour

Council Future Proofing Geelong The Department of Health


http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay/skillsurvey.aspx


Land Forces

In addition advertisements were placed in local newspapers and included in the City of Greater Geelong’s City News email during the first two weeks of the campaign inviting businesses with regional skill shortages to complete the survey on line.



Enterprise Geelong

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Geelong Victoria 3220

PO Box 104, Geelong Victoria 3220

Telephone: 03 5272 4888 Facsimile: 03 5272 4855

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