ABSTRACT
With $270 billion being invested in defence capability over the next decade, the defence sector will be required to significantly grow its workforce. The Kinexus Defence Industry Hiring Intentions report shows that industry is poised to add a further 3,800 new positions in the next 12-18 months. Constrained access to workers contributed to project delays in the late 2000’s, and if not carefully managed now, may do so again.
Kinexus will release its eighth Defence Workforce Insights report in August 2021, containing comprehensive data relating to industry demand, salary levels, worker demographics and attraction and retention factors.
The following topics will be reviewed and analysed, with a focus on CIS projects and workforce.
Project Environment • The current defence sector project environment, along with analysis on the impact of adjacent industry activity.
Worker Demand • Predicted hiring activity in the defence sector in the next 18 months. Broken down by state. • Most in-demand CIS related skills sets.
Worker Supply • Size and location and industry employment of CIS workforces. • Identify mismatch between supply and demand.
Salaries & Expectations • 2021 salary report data by skill sets and locations. • Factors in attracting and retaining essential talent. • Impact of COVID19.
Supply Solutions • How to make the most efficient use of existing workers. • How to grow the pool of potential workers, including existing, planned and possible initiatives.
Skilled workers are a fundamental input to capability, and innovative solutions are essential to reduce the risk of worker shortages.
BIOGRAPHY
Robert joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a midshipman in 1994 and gained bridge watchkeeping endorsements on a number of RAN and Royal Navy ships before completing his service as an instructor at HMAS WATSON in 2002. After a brief sojourn as an accountant, Robert joined Kinexus in 2004 to lead the defence business. Robert manages the delivery of large recruitment projects and recruitment outsource solutions, as well as Kinexus’ defence market data products and services. Robert consults with a wide range of senior defence sector workforce planning stakeholders on workforce capability matters. Robert dedicates his non-work time to his family and his role as a leader in Scouts NSW.