The Department of Training and Workforce Development has launched a new campaign to attract workers to the State’s defence industry.
Through its Jobs and Skills WA, the Department has launched the ‘The Other Force’ campaign to raise awareness of the job opportunities and career pathways the defence industry offers women, veterans, young people, jobseekers and career changers.
“There are huge opportunities for Western Australians to take up jobs in the maritime defence industry, and we want to make sure they are aware of the wide range of career and training options available,” the Premier, Mark McGowan said.
“This campaign builds on our efforts to strengthen WA’s defence workforce through the $18.34 million workforce package as part of the WA Recovery Plan.”
He said the Government was “supercharging” WA’s defence manufacturing industry to create vital employment and training opportunities for Western Australians.
“Our Government is committed to attracting defence projects to Western Australia and working with industry to build a trained and skilled workforce,” the Premier said.
He said promoting the diverse, exciting and secure jobs offered by the defence industry was an important part of the State Government’s work towards building the workforce needed to support upcoming defence projects.
He said the campaign was complemented by the establishment of seven new maritime defence industry TAFE courses which would contribute to a ‘defence ready’ workforce to bolster WA’s defence industry and support maritime defence contracts.
Minister for Education and Training, Sue Ellery, said a job in defence meant a diverse, rewarding and long-term career.
“It’s important to shine a light on the opportunities the defence industry offers and provide affordable and high quality training options to get Western Australians there,” Ms Ellery said.
“South Metropolitan TAFE has a long established relationship with the defence industry and expertise in defence-related training so Western Australians will be trained to industry-standard to take up the job opportunities available.”
Information about the defence jobs can be accessed on the Jobs and Skills WA website at this PS News link.
