Wednesday, November 15, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fitzroy Theatre

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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, released in June 2023, shows that industry is poised to add a further 4,500 new positions in the next 12-18 months. Constrained access to workers contributed to project delays in the late 2000s, and if not carefully managed now, may do so again.
Kinexus released its Defence Workforce Insights report in July 2023, containing comprehensive data on factors that will affect employer’s ability to attract and retain workforces.
The proposed presentation will review and analyse the following topics, 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 : Worker remuneration insights. Factors that will enhance attraction and retention of essential talent. Impact of Defence Strategic Review.
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.

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