Slide 1 Thinking beyond the automotive industry. What’s the jobs market like? - A presentation given to workers and families in supply chain businesses.

Slide 2 The jobs market in Adelaide is tough…

Source: Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets, December 2014

Slide 3 But there will still be job opportunities…

Source: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, March 2015 (cat. no. 6202.0), trend; Deloitte Access Economics, Business Outlook, December quarter 2014 (forecasted figures);

Slide 4 …across all industries.

Source: Department of Employment, Regional Projections, five years to November 2018

Slide 5 So you need to think broadly…

Source: Holden staff survey 2014; ABS, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed, Quarterly, February 2015 (cat. no. 6291.0.55.003), four-quarter averages of original data

Slide 6 Looking for a job is now very different…

Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences

Slide 7 …and getting a job can be tough.

Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions surveyed in the 12 months to December 2014

Slide 8 It can take a long time to find a job.

Source: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed – Electronic Delivery, February 2015 (cat. no. 6291.0.55.001), 12-month averages of original data

Slide 9 Mature aged? Don’t be discouraged.

The Mature aged module was conducted in the Patterson, Cairns and Tweed regions. The results are made up of 693 responses.

Slide 10 So what should you do?

Slide 11 You need a plan.

Slide 12 Start planning now to maximise your chances.

Slide 13 But what if you don’t start a new career immediately?

Slide 14 Ensure any training is worthwhile.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

Slide 15 Remember what you have.

Slide 16 You also need these:

Slide 17 What about working for yourself?

Slide 18 You might be faced with:

Slide 19 Many auto workers have successfully moved to a variety of jobs.

Transport and Manufacturing

Truck and Bus Drivers Food Manufacturing

Trades

Construction Labourers Chefs, Butchers and Bakers

Glaziers, Plasterers and Tilers Painters and Carpet Layers

Services

Shop Managers Sales Assistants and Salespersons

Aged and Disabled Carers Prison Officers and Security Guards

Defence Force Emergency Service Workers and Police Officers

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 & 2011. ‘Auto workers’ refers to those employed in Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing.

Slide 20 Think about what you want to do: