📋 Tender Overview
New initiative to upskill existing workers in Western Australias defence industryIncentive will support employers to deliver existing worker traineeshipsPositioning WA to be at the forefront of nations defence industryMcGowan Government continues to increase support for the States defence industry as part of strategy to diversify the WA economy Western Australias defence industry workforce has received a boost with a new initiative launched to support upskilling of workers into critical roles.Employers across the defence industry can now access the Defence Industry Existing Worker Incentive DIEWI which provides financial assistance of up to 6375 to offer existing workers the opportunity to upskill through an existing worker traineeship.The new 1.08 million program will support the career progression of 120 existing workers into para-professional and professional roles equipping them with the vital skills needed to meet the demands of technological advances across the industry.Existing worker traineeships are available in three key industry qualifications includingCertificate IV in Cyber SecurityDiploma of Applied Technologies Applied Technologies Technician andDiploma of Engineering - Technical Engineering Draftsperson. All three qualifications are also heavily subsidised through the McGowan Governments successful Lower fees local skills program which is keeping training affordable and accessible across a range of in-demand occupations.As WA continues to prepare for current and future defence work the importance of occupations such as engineers technicians and cyber security and ICT professionals to this growing sector has never been clearer.Through the Western Australian Defence and Defence Industries Strategic Plan the McGowan Government has committed to making defence a priority sector recognising its significant potential for contributing to economic diversification and job creation in WA.The new DIEWI is among the 11 million worth of initiatives in the 2022-23 State Budget aimed at boosting WAs defence-ready workforce which will help to deliver a pipeline of skilled workers for this priority sector.Gowan Governments previous 18 million investment in building WAs defence industry capabilities and trades workforce.The defence industry existing worker traineeship program is delivered by South Metropolitan TAFE which is the largest defence industry training provider in the State and has the ability to customise training to meet sector needs.For more information on the Defence Industry Existing Worker Incentive visit the Jobs and Skills WA website at httpswww.jobsandskills.wa.gov.audiewiComments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue ElleryWestern Australias world-leading defence industry plays a vital role in the States economy and economic diversification.This new initiative will help build the skilled defence workforce required for the future by supporting career progression of existing workers into critical roles.This is a great opportunity for WA businesses to take up the new financial incentive to upskill their workers as well as existing employees looking to advance their careers and take on new opportunities.
