The Future
Data sources can provide greater insights and support strategic decision-making.
Additional data sources and deeper granularity about the mining and automotive workforces are needed for future scans and represent as opportunities for future projects.
These are the gaps in the availability of data we identified when preparing our initial workforce plan and insights for the mining and automotive industries:
Specific job roles data aligned to mining and automotive industries and subdivisions
Industry feedback regarding concerns with the currency of some providers’ training environments, combined with the gap between qualified job applicants and those deemed suitable for employment
Statistical data on enrolments by education providers
Specific trends and occupations that are in demand for skilled migration
Reasons for the rapid expansion in automotive workshops to inform attraction and retention strategies
Perception of the automotive industry by Gen Z
Skills-mapping data for key roles within the mining and automotive industries that are facing either transformation challenges (coal) or technological advancement (critical minerals processing, automation, EVs)
Opportunity 1
Conduct a targeted review of the AUR training package to ensure it is fit for purpose and includes:
access to modern equipment and vehicles for training
mechanical trade addition of EV servicing technology
higher-level VET training for more specialised rolesstrategies to tackle workforce shortages and barriers to attraction and retention.
Opportunity 2
Conduct a similar targeted review of the RII training package.
Opportunity 3
Research the public perception of the automotive industry.
Opportunity 4
Collate exit interview data and explore for insights and reasons for leaving the mining industry.
Opportunity 5
Skills mapping for both industries, including skills identification of key roles now and in future and current skill gap analysis.
Opportunity 6
Review RII study package mapping to seek training support for increased critical minerals onshore refining and processing activities.
Opportunity 7
Explore car detailers pathways to further automotive qualifications.
Opportunity 8
Explore barriers to entry of skilled migrants.
Opportunity 9
To complement projects 1, 2 and 5, complete career mapping for both industries, including:
Entry and mobility of secondary students, career changers or workers impacted by workforce transformation into the mining and automotive industries
Jobs of the future incorporated
Development of higher-education pathways
Opportunity 10
Monitor the impact of bullying and sexual harassment workplace cultural initiatives in the mining industry.
Opportunity 11
Further rollout of the Building Safe and Respectful Workplaces program in the mining industry.
Opportunity 12
Review of other countries strategies to tackle workforce shortages and barriers to attraction and retention.
How do I find out more?
If you are interested in finding out more about our Workforce Plan and how you may be involved, please contact us.