Helping the Limestone Coast fill workforce gaps

Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) has been funded by the South Australian Government to deliver a Regional Workforce Connector and Collaboration Program in the Limestone Coast region over the next 12 months. This funding will enable RDALC to dedicate more resources, ensuring that businesses in our region are supported as they face continued pressure to fill workforce gaps. RDALC chair

Evan Flint said. through this new program their team would work with the region’s employers to identify their workforce needs and help find ways to fill their workforce gaps.

“Getting as many of our regional jobs listed on the RDALC Job Board is one way we can help our employers connect with job seekers,” Mr Flint said.

Local businesses are also set to benefit by participating in capacity building workshops and seminars, including more events focused on the concept of Employer of Choice.

RDALC CEO David Wheaton said connecting their region’s employers to the tools and support they need to become employers of choice continues to be a focus of our work.

“We want to help build workplaces that attract and retain the best talent in our region,” Mr Wheaton said. Collaborating with government, RDALC will promote new opportunities and programs, link employers to supports and initiatives, as well as deliver targeted workforce activities, including workforce planning, social media campaigns on key industries, and promoting critical job vacancies.

Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Susan Close said the South Australian Government was proud to partner with RDALC to help match the region’s existing strengths in manufacturing, forestry, and agriculture with the skilled workers required for industry growth.

“There are incredible work and lifestyle opportunities on offer across the Limestone Coast, and the Regional Workforce Connector and Collaboration Program will help local employers to build, attract, and retain talent,” Minister said.

Following the past three successful tours, RDALC will continue to work closely with Study Adelaide to facilitate visits of graduating students with highly sought after skills to the region.

“I welcome the continued collaboration between Study Adelaide and Regional Development Australia, facilitating student tours so that graduates are encouraged to work in our regions upon completing their studies, where their skills are in high demand,” Minister Close said.

RDA Murrylands and Riverland and a cluster of RDAs from the Upper Spencer Gulf (RDA Far North, RDA Eyre Peninsula, and RDA Yorke and Mid North) are also delivering workforce connection and collaboration projects under this pilot. RDALC will collaborate with other pilot sites, sharing key learnings as well as assisting Government in the development and implementation of workforce strategies.

Businesses are encouraged to contact RDALC at [email protected] to list vacancies and for assistance with critical vacancies that they are struggling to fill.