Geelong Region
Skill Shortages Report
October 2010
(Revised Edition)
Economic Development Unit City of Greater Geelong Telephone: 52724888
Skill Shortage Survey Background
In August 2010, the City of Greater Geelong’s Economic Development Unit commenced the process of undertaking a survey of regional skill shortages.
The survey aims to assist with a better understanding of the range and extent of skill shortages that exist throughout the Geelong Region. Information collected in the survey will be used in a number of ways.
• To facilitate the Geelong Region Skilled Migration Project, a State Government funded program that aims to assist employers fill skilled vacancies that they are unable to fill through local labour markets.
• To inform regional workforce, education and training organisations planning for the future.
• To assist in developing a strategic direction for growing Geelong’s future industry sectors.
A questionnaire was developed (attached) and distributed by mail and electronically to regional businesses across the Region (City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe). Approximately, 1700 questionnaires were distributed directly by the City and many more were distributed through local networks. Information on the methodology used to compile this report is located at the back of the document.
The positions have been coded against the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Standard of Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), 2006.
Executive Summary
A total of 73 regional businesses reported difficultly filling positions. In total 275 existing and anticipated positions were reported. These positions include skilled and non-skilled occupations and include full-time and part-time vacancies.
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Existing Skill Shortages
A total of 149 existing skill shortages were reported by regional employers (full-time and part-time).
• 51% of existing skill shortages were reported in the health care and social assistance sector.
Occupations reported most frequently include general practitioners, registered nurses general and specialist, and registered nurses aged care.
• 24% of existing skill shortages were reported in the manufacturing sector.
Occupations most frequently reported include engineering trades persons such as welders/boilermakers, sheet metal workers, cabinet makers and motor mechanics.
• 11% of existing skill shortages were reported in the construction sector.
Occupations most frequently reported include engineers and construction tradespersons such as plasterers.
Anticipated Skill Shortages (2011)
A total of 86 anticipated skill shortages are expected over the next 12 months (full-time and part-time).
• 51% of skill shortages are anticipated in the health care and social assistance sector.
The most frequently anticipated occupations include general practitioners, support workers and youth workers.
• 13% of skill shortages are anticipated in the manufacturing sector.
The most frequently anticipated occupations include welders/boilermakers.
• 13% of skill shortages are anticipated in the public administration and safety sector.
The most frequently anticipated occupations include town planners, civil engineers, childcare workers and community corrections officers.
Non Skilled Shortages
A total of 40 non skilled shortages were reported, both existing and anticipated (full-time and part- time).
• 25% of non skilled positions were reported in the health care and social assistance sector.
The most frequently anticipated occupations include dental assistants.
• 20% of non skilled positions were reported in the Manufacturing Sector.
The most frequently anticipated occupations include food process workers such as fish filleters.
• 20% of non skilled positions were reported in ‘other’ services.
The most frequently anticipated occupations include fire alarm fitters and alarm managers.
• 15% of non skilled positions were reported in transport, postal and warehousing sector.
The most frequently anticipated occupations included truck driver (heavy vehicles/semi/B- double/trailer)
Geelong Region Reported Skill Shortages by Industry Sector
ANZSIC Classification (Full time and Part Time Positions)
ANZSIC ClassificationIndustry Group / Existing Shortages
Skilled Semi
Skilled
ANZSCO 1-4 / Anticipated 2011
Skilled and Semi
Skilled
ANZSCO 1-4 / Existing and
Anticipated Shortages
Non-Skilled
ANZSCO 5-8
A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing / 0 / 0 / 0
B Mining / 0 / 0 / 0
C Manufacturing / 36 / 11 / 8
D Electricity, Gas Water and Waste
Services / 0 / 0 / 0
E Construction / 17 / 4 / 0
F Wholesale Trade / 1 / 0 / 0
G Retail Trade / 0 / 2 / 3
H Accommodation and Food Services / 4 / 0 / 2
I Transport, Postal and Warehousing / 0 / 1 / 6
J Information, Media and
Telecommunications / 7 / 2 / 1
K Financial and Insurance Services / 0 / 4 / 0
L Rental, Hiring and Real Estate
Services / 0 / 0 / 0
M Professional, Scientific and
Technical Services / 0 / 0 / 0
N Administrative and Support
Services / 5 / 0 / 0
O Public Administration and Safety / 0 / 11 / 1
P Education and Training / 3 / 5 / 1
Q Health Care and Social Assistance / 76 / 44 / 10
R Arts and Recreation Services / 0 / 2 / 0
S Other Services / 0 / 0 / 8
Total Reported Shortages (275) / 149 / 86 / 40
Notes: Australian Bureau of Statistics: ANZSIC -Australia and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 2006. ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 2006
Existing Skilled and Semi Skilled Shortages
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations – ANZSCO Structure Groups 1-4
1. MANAGERS
11 Chief Executive, General Managers and Legislators
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
13 Specialist Managers
Business Development Manager ...... 1
General Management in Food manufacturing ...... 1
Sales and Marketing (Food Products) ...... 1
Buying Manager...... 1
...... 4
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers
Total Structure 1 ...... 4
2. PROFESSIONALS
21 Arts and Media Professionals
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Employment Services Consultant ...... 5
Accountant...... 1
Record Management - Technical Sales ...... 2
...... 8
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Food Product Development Practitioner...... 1
Structural Engineer (10 Years) ...... 1
Civil Designer (5-10 Years) ...... 1
Civil Engineer (5-10 Years) ...... 2
Graduate Civil Engineer ...... 1
Experienced Surveyor ...... 1
Works Engineer (Roads) ...... 2
...... 9
24 Education Professionals
Program Manager Tertiary Education ...... 2
LOTE AUSLAN Teachers ...... 1
...... 3
25 Health Professionals
General Practitioners ...... 27
Pharmacist...... 1
Pharmacist - Part Time ...... 1
Dentist ...... 1
Speech Pathologist – Children / Disability ...... 1
Midwives ...... 2
Maternal And Child Health Nurse ...... 1
Registered Nurse Aged Care -Experienced ...... 11
Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU) ...... 1
Registered Nurse Emergency (A&E) Nurse ...... 1
Registered Nurse Medical / Surgical ...... 2
Registered Nurse Theatre (Anesthetic) ...... 1
Registered Nurse Perm Part Time Casual ...... 1
Physiotherapist - Disability - Part Time...... 1
...... 52
26 ICT Professionals
ICT – SAS Analysts ...... 1
ICT Senior Business Analyst Project Manager ...... 1
Senior Analyst Programmer ...... 1
Analyst Programmer ...... 1
...... 4
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals
Counselor (Social Worker or Psychologist) Children ...... 1
Advanced Practitioner, Behavior Support ...... 1
Mental Health Services – Team Leader ...... 1
Alcohol & Other Services – Team Leader ...... 1
Community Development Officer ...... 1
Manager Registered Training Organisation Case Manager
(Social & Community Support Workers) ...... 1
...... 6
Total Structure 2 ...... 82
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3 TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Agricultural Technicians (Piggery)...... 1
Experienced Survey Assistant ...... 1
Draftsperson (Engineering) ...... 2
...... 4
32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Agricultural Machinery Technician (Mechanic) ...... 2
Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Truck...... 4
Motor Mechanics (Technicians) ...... 4
Foundry Senior Moulder...... 1
Laminator – Composites ...... 2
Welders/Fabricators/Boilermakers ...... 5
Sheet Metal Workers 1st Class ...... 4
...... 22
33 Construction Trades Workers
Surveillance Managers (Construction) ...... 1
Project Manager Cabinetry ...... 1
Cabinet Maker – Experienced ...... 4
Cabinet Maker (2nd & 3rd year apprentice) ...... 2
Plasterer (Fibrous) Experienced...... 5
...... 13
34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
35 Food Trades Workers
Chef ...... 4
36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Textile Designer ...... 1
Senior Clothing / Pattern Maker with Cutting Experience ...... 1
Cutter with Cutting Experience Using Blade Knife...... 1
...... 3
Total Structure 3 ...... 46
4 COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS
41 Health and Welfare Support Workers
Enrolled Nurse –Medical Endorsed ...... 2
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Enrolled Nurse - Medical Endorsed - Experienced Team Leader ...... 1
Youth Worker / Case Manager ...... 3
Drug & Alcohol Outreach Worker ...... 2
Inclusion Support Facilitator ...... 1
Support Worker – Outreach ...... 1
Support Worker - Over 65 ...... 1
Support Worker – Disability...... 3
...... 14
42 Carers and Aides
Childcare Workers (Diploma) ...... 3
43 Hospitality Workers
44 Protective Service Workers
45 Sports and Personal Service Workers
Total Structure 4 ...... 17
Total Existing Skilled Vacancies ...... 149
Anticipated Skilled and Semi Skilled Shortages – Expected in 2011
1. MANAGERS
11 Chief Executive, General Managers and Legislators
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
13 Specialist Managers
Human Services Manager...... 1
Manager Registered Training Organisation ...... 1
Procurement Managers...... 1
Experienced Aged Care Facility Manager-Clinical Service Manager ...... 1
...... 4
14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers
Total Structure 1 ...... 4
2. PROFESSIONALS
21 Arts and Media Professionals
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
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Corporate Accountant Business Development Manager, Disability Services...... 2
Warehouse Management Systems ...... 1
...... 3
23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Engineers...... 1
Civil Engineer...... 1
Landscape Architects...... 2
Town Planner...... 2
...... 6
24 Education Professionals
Alternative Education Trainer ...... 1
Industry Trainers ...... 1
Kindergarten Teachers...... 1
Kindergarten Teachers (Relief) ...... 1
Childcare Workers (Qualified Trained) ...... 3
Adult Education Coordinator - Part Time ...... 1
...... 8
25 Health Professionals
General Practitioners ...... 12
Dentist ...... 1
Radiographer ...... 1
Sonographer ...... 1
Physiotherapist ...... 1
Midwives ...... 1
Registered Nurses ...... 1
Clinical Services Manager...... 1
...... 19
26 ICT Professionals
Analyst Programmer ...... 1
Senior Analyst Programmer ...... 1
IT Workers ...... 1
Telecommunication Sales ...... 1
...... 4
27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals
Social Support Manager / Coordinator - Part Time...... 1
Advanced Practitioner, Behavior Support...... 1
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Counsellor (Social Work or Psychologist) Children ...... 1
...... 3
Total Structure 2 ...... 43
3 TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Draftsmen (Engineering) ...... 1
Risk Management Officer...... 1
...... 2
32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Truck Parts Interpreter ...... 1
Agricultural Parts Manager...... 1
Welders / Boiler Makers ...... 8
Sheet metal Workers 1st Class ...... 1
Foundry Melting Operator ...... 1
...... 12
33 Construction Trades Workers
Wall & Floor Tiler – Experienced ...... 3
34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
35 Food Trades Workers
Chef ...... 1
Cooks – 15 hours...... 1
...... 2
36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Total Structure 3 ...... 19
4 COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS
41 Health and Welfare Support Workers
Enrolled nurses (Medical Endorsed) ...... 1
Youth Worker / Case Manager ...... 4
Outreach Drug Alcohol Worker – Youth ...... 2
Case Worker / Outreach Worker ...... 2
Support Workers ...... 6
Project Support Workers (Community Development) ...... 1
...... 16
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42 Carers and Aides
Childcare Workers (Diploma) - Part Time...... 2
Dental Assistants ...... 6
AUSLAN Interpreters (Subcontractors) ...... 1
PPT Divisional Therapist or Cert IV in Lifestyle - 4 Days ...... 1
Childcare Workers (Cert III) ...... 1
Personal Care Attendant ...... 1
...... 12
43 Hospitality Workers
Hospitality Services (Part Time) ...... 2
44 Protective Service Workers
Community Corrections Officers ...... 2
45 Sports and Personal Service Workers
Leisure Worker - Experienced Team Leader – 4 Days ...... 1
Total Structure 4 ...... 33
Total Anticipated Skilled and Semi Skilled Vacancies ...... 99
Non-Skilled Existing & Anticipated Vacancies
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations – ANZSCO structure Groups 5-8
5 CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS
51 Office Managers and Program Administrators
52 Personal Assistants and Secretaries
53 General Clerical Workers
54 Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists
55 Numerical Clerks
56 Clerical and Office Support Workers
Operations Staff – Document Management ...... 1
59 Other Clerical and Administrative workers
Total Structure 5 ...... 1
6 SALES WORKERS Elementary Clerical, Sales and Service Workers
61 Sales Representatives and Agents
62 Sales Assistants and Salespersons
Pharmacy Assistants ...... 3
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63 Sales Support Workers
Total Structure 6 ...... 3
7 MACHINERY OPERATORS AND DRIVERS
71 Machine Stationary Plant Operators
Plant / Machine Operator ...... 3
72 Mobile Plant Operators
73 Road and Rail Drivers
Truck Driver (Heavy Vehicles / Semi / B-Double / Trailer) ...... 6
Furniture Removalist with Truck License...... 3
...... 9
74 Storepersons
Total Structure 7 ...... 12
8 LABOURERS
81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
Domestic / Cleaner - Part Time - 20 Hrs ...... 1
82 Construction and Mining Labourers
83 Factory Process Workers
Fish Filleters ...... 5
84 Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers
85 Food Preparation Assistants
89 Other Miscellaneous Labourers
Fire Sprinkler Fitter ...... 2
Fire Alarm Manager ...... 1
Garage Door Installers ...... 2
...... 5
Total Structure 8 ...... 11
Total Current and Anticipated Unskilled Positions ...... 27
Notes: Information as reported at October 2010. Number of vacancies not specified have been counted as 1
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Skill Shortage Survey - Methodology
In August 2010 the City of Greater Geelong commenced the process of undertaking a survey of regional skill shortages.
A questionnaire was developed (attached) and distributed by mail and electronically to regional businesses across the Region which includes the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe.