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Department of EmploymentOverview of the

Ipswich-Logan Region24 June 2014Ivan Neville

Branch Manager Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch

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Ipswich-Logan region

This map shows the Ipswich-Logan region (based on 2006 ASGC)

The region consists of two LGAs: Ipswich (represents 63 per cent of the Ipswich SA4) and Logan (represents 53 per cent of the Logan-Beaudesert SA4).

The LGA of Ipswich contains the following SLAs:Ipswich – Central (includes Liechardt)Ipswich – East (includes Goodna)Ipswich – NorthIpswich – South-WestIpswich – West

The LGA of Logan contains the following SLAs:Brown PlainsCarbrook-CornubiaDaisy Hill-PriestdaleGreenbank-Boronia Heights

KingstonLogan BalanceLoganholmeLoganleaMarsdenRochedale SouthShailer ParkSlacks CreekSpringwoodTanah MerahUnderwoodWaterford WestWoodridge

The Ipswich SA4 contains the following SLAs:Durack Oxley Darra-Sumner Doolandella-Forest Lake Ellen Grove Inala Ipswich (C) - Central Ipswich (C) - East Ipswich (C) - North Ipswich (C) - South-West Ipswich (C) - West Karana Downs-Lake Manchester Lockyer Valley (R) - Gatton Lockyer Valley (R) - Laidley Richlands Scenic Rim (R) - Beaudesert Scenic Rim (R) - Boonah Somerset (R) - Esk Wacol

The Logan-Beaudesert SA4 contains the following SLAs:BeenleighBethania-WaterfordBrowns PlainsCarbrook-CornubiaDaisy Hill-PriestdaleEaglebyEdens Landing-HolmviewGreenbank-Boronia HeightsJimboomba-Logan VillageKingston

LoganholmeLoganleaMarsdenMt Warren ParkPark Ridge-Logan ReserveRochedale SouthScenic Rim (R) - BeaudesertShailer ParkSlacks CreekSpringwoodTanah MerahUnderwoodWaterford WestWolffdene-Bahrs ScrubWoodridge

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What has changed?Ipswich-Logan region

Unemployment rate Increased

Unemployed for more than 12 months Increased

Average duration of unemployment Similar

Income support recipients Similar

Employment in manufacturing Decreased

Overall recruitment activity Softening

Recruitment outlook Subdued

Overall labour market conditions for the region Weakening

What has changed? (since last presentation in June 2013)Source: ABS Labour Market, April 2014; Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets, December 2013, Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Department of Employment Administrative Data March 2014, Ipswich-Logan region February 2013 and March 2014

Labour market conditions in the region are weakening, and results from the March 2014 survey suggest further softening in the labour market.

Several indicators have worsened: Unemployment rate, number unemployed for more than 12 months, employment in manufacturing, overall recruitment activity and recruitment outlook.

Average duration of unemployment and the number of income support recipient have remained similar.

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Population profile

RegionAdult Population

(15 years+)2012

Growth 2007 to 2012 (15

years+)Median Age 2011

Participation Rate (Adult Population,

May 2014)

Logan LGA 226,900 12% 32 57.5%

Ipswich LGA 135,800 20% 32 66.4%

Queensland 3,658,500 12% 36 66.0%

Australia 18,419,600 10% 37 64.8%

Population ProfileSource: ABS, Estimated Residential Population, 2012 and 2007, ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011; ABS Labour Force Survey, May 2014

The participation rate for the Logan LGA is based on that of the Logan-Beaudesert SA4.The participation rate for the Ipswich LGA is based on that of the Ipswich SA4.

The adult population grew substantially (by 20 per cent) in the Ipswich LGA over the five years to 2012. Growth in the Logan LGA (12 per cent) was on par with that of Queensland (12 per cent) and higher than Australia (10 per cent).

The median age for both Ipswich and Logan (32) was lower than Queensland and Australia (36 and 37 respectively).

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Migration over 5 years (total population)Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011

In the five years to the 2011 Census, 74,500 people (25 per cent of the population) moved to the Ipswich-Logan region. Over the same period, 56,100 people moved from the region to elsewhere in Australia.

The majority of people came from the following localities:

Region People % of people who moved to regionBrisbane LGA 23,300 (31%)Overseas 18,300 (25%)New South Wales 7,000 (9%)Gold Coast LGA 4,700 (6%)Beaudesert LGA 2,900 (4%)Redland LGA 2,000 (3%)

Region People % of people who moved to regionBrisbane LGA 14,700 (26%)Gold Coast LGA 7,900 (14%)

Beaudesert LGA 5,200 (9%)New South Wales 4,400 (8%)Redland LGA 2,300 (4%)

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Unemployment rate varies by regionSource: ABS Labour Force, May 2014, 12 month averages of original data

Unemployment in the Logan-Beaudesert SA4 (6.6 per cent as of May 2014) has remained consistently higher than the rate for Queensland. Unemployment in the Ipswich SA4 (9.0 per cent as of May 2014) has risen significantly in the 12 months to May 2014.

By contrast, in May 2012, the unemployment rate was 7.4 per cent in Logan-Beaudesert and 5.3 per cent in Ipswich.

The rise in the unemployment rate in the Ipswich SA4 is due to negative employment growth over the year to May 2014 (despite employment rising from 5 years previously) coupled with a large rise in the total number of unemployed.

While the total number of employed persons in Ipswich increased by 4,060 (3 per cent) over the two years to May 2014, total unemployed persons increased by 6,360 (80 per cent).

A number of characteristics predispose the Ipswich region to ongoing labour market disadvantage. These include:- Industry structure: a heavy reliance on Manufacturing, and low reliance on professional jobs;

- Low levels of educational attainment;- High rates of youth disengagement;- High rates of income support; and- High rates of jobless families

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Very high unemployment in some regions

RegionUnemployment Rate

December 2013 Change (2 years)

Ipswich - Central SLA 6.8% 1.6% pts

Ipswich - East SLA 6.9% 1.4% pts

Marsden SLA 12.4% 0.2% pts

Kingston SLA 18.7% -0.8% pts

Woodridge SLA 18.8% -0.8% pts

Queensland 6.2%* 0.4% pts

Very high unemployment in some regionsSource: Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets, December 2013; ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011; ABS, Labour Force, May 2014 (seasonally adjusted)

As of December 2013, the unemployment rate in the Kingston SLA and Woodridge SLA were 18.7 and 18.8 per cent respectively, much higher than the state unemployment rate (6.2 per cent).

Ipswich - Central includes the suburb of Leichardt.

Ipswich - East includes the suburb of Goodna.

The Marsden, Kingston and Woodridge SLAs are all located within the Logan LGA.

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Full-time employment declining across the regionSource: ABS Labour force, May 2014 (12 month averages of original data)

Total employment in the Ipswich SA4 has increased by 3 per cent over the two years to May 2014, although all of this growth occurred in part-time employment. Full-time employment decreased by 1 per cent over the same period.

Employment in the Logan-Beaudesert SA4 has decreased overall by 10 per cent.

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Many unemployed for over a year in Logan-Beaudesert

Region

Long-term unemployed

(52 weeks or more) Average duration of

unemploymentPersons

Percent of all

unemployed

Ipswich SA4 2,800 20% 31 weeks

Logan-Beaudesert SA4 2,600 28% 38 weeks

Queensland 30,400 20% 36 weeks

Long-term unemployment Source: ABS, Labour Force Data, May 2014, 12 month averages of original data Long-term unemployed are those who have been unemployed and looking for work for at least 52 weeks. The proportion of unemployed people who were long-term unemployed in the Logan-Beaudesert SA4 (28 per cent) was higher compared with the Queensland (20 per cent) and national averages (21 per cent). The average duration of unemployment in the Ipswich SA4 (31 weeks) was lower than the Queensland (36 weeks) and national averages (39 weeks).

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Many receiving income support payments

Region

Proportion of the working age population (WAP) on

Income support Unemployment benefits

Disability benefits

Ipswich 23% 7% 8%

- Ipswich - East SLA 21% 7% 6%

- Ipswich - Central SLA 27% 8% 10%

Logan 22% 8% 6%

- Kingston SLA 38% 14% 11%

- Woodridge SLA 35% 13% 10%

Queensland 18% 6% 5%

Many receiving income support paymentsSource: Department of Employment administrative data, March 2014; ABS, Estimated Residential Population, 2011

The Kingston and Woodridge SLA’s had particularly large proportions of people on income support (38 and 35 per cent respectively) compared with Queensland (18 per cent).

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Many children growing up in families with no working parent Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

Note: as Census 2011 includes families with six children or more under the one classification, the numbers of children in the above slide are a minimum as an exact number is not available.Jobless families are families (with children under 15 years of age) where no parent is employed. Some 19 per cent of families in the Ipswich-Logan region did not have an employed parent, a figure larger than Queensland (14 per cent).

At least 18,900 children in the Ipswich-Logan region were in a family where no parent was employed.

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Rising youth unemployment

Region

Youth unemployment rate(15-24 years) Youth participation

rateMay 2014Persons May 2014 Annual

Change

Ipswich SA4 6,100 19.3% 6.2% pts 66.3%

Logan-Beaudesert SA4 4,100 16.5% 1.5% pts. 67.3%

Queensland 61,100 13.6% 0.9% pts. 70.0%

Rising youth unemploymentSource: ABS Labour Force Data, May 2014, 12 month averages of original data

Due to their lack of skills and experience, teenagers in the labour market can be particularly vulnerable during a labour market downturn.

Youth unemployment in both the Ipswich region (19.3 per cent) and Logan-Beaudesert (16.5 per cent) are higher than the state (13.6 per cent) level.

Youth participation rates in both the Ipswich region (66.3 per cent) and Logan-Beaudesert region (67.3 per cent) were both lower than the rate for Queensland (70.0 per cent).

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What are the youth doing? Ipswich-Logan region Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

Of the 18 to 24 year old cohort in the Ipswich-Logan region, 26 per cent are studying, this is much lower that the figure for Queensland (35 per cent) and nationally (44 per cent).

Of the 18 to 24 year old cohort, 74 per cent were not studying. Of all (34,320) 18-24 year olds:

21 per cent were not employed at the time of census compared to 15 per cent for Queensland

10 per cent had completed Year 12 or equivalent, this figure is 8 per cent for Queensland

11 per cent had not completed Year 12 study, compared to a figure of 7 per cent for Queensland

53 per cent were employed at the time of the census, compared to 50 per cent for Queensland

37 per cent had completed Year 12 or equivalent, compared to 36 per cent for Queensland

16 per cent did not complete Year 12 compared to 13 per cent for Queensland

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Proportion of 20-24 year olds neither working nor studyingSource: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

The proportion of those aged 20-24 and neither working nor studying was higher in the Ipswich-Logan PEA compared with Queensland.

There was a particularly high proportion of youth neither working nor studying in the Kingston and Woodridge SLAs, particularly among the female population.

The proportion of those aged 20-24 years and neither working nor studying in both the Ipswich – Central and Ipswich – East was similar to the region as a whole.

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Lower educational attainment(aged 25-34 years)

Region % completed Yr 12

% attained Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate Level III/IV

% attained Bachelor Degree or higher

Ipswich LGA 67% 34% 17%

-Ipswich - East SLA 70% 33% 19%

-Ipswich - Central SLA 65% 35% 16%

Logan LGA 69% 32% 18%

-Kingston SLA 58% 27% 12%-Woodridge SLA 60% 25% 15%

Ipswich-Logan region 68% 33% 18%

Queensland 74% 32% 29%

Lower educational attainmentSource: ABS, Census of Population of Housing, 2011 The level of educational attainment is strongly linked with labour market performance and the ability of a region (or its population) to respond flexibly to an economic shock. Accordingly, regions with relatively low levels of educational attainment tend, on average, to be less flexible in the face of economic slowdowns and face greater labour market difficulties. For example, upon retrenchment, those with lower educational attainment will find it significantly more difficult to find subsequent employment than their higher skilled counterparts.

Educational attainment in the Ipswich-Logan region is generally low, with a lower proportion of those aged 25 to 34 years (68 per cent) having completed year 12 compared with Queensland (74 per cent) and Australia (75 per cent). While the proportion with an advanced diploma, diploma or certificate III/IV is higher (33 per cent), the proportion with a bachelor degree or higher (18 per cent) was low.

Educational attainment is particularly low in the Kingston and Woodridge SLAs, where the proportion who completed year 12 was 58 per cent and 60 per cent respectively.

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Education and labour market outcomesSource: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing There is a strong relationship between educational attainment and employment outcomes. This emphasises the importance of continuing education in helping job seekers obtain employment and participate in the labour market.

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Literacy and numeracy

Region

Year 9 govt school students who did not

meet minimum standard for reading in

2013

Year 9 govt school students who did not

meet minimum standard for numeracy

in 2013

Woodridge (Logan LGA) 18% 24%

Loganlea SLA (Logan LGA) 18% 26%

Ipswich East SLA (Ipswich LGA) 17% 25%

Ipswich Central SLA (Ipswich LGA) 14% 23%

Queensland 6% 8%

Literacy and numeracyhttp://www.myschool.edu.au 2013Figures for Australia and Queensland represent proportions of all Year 9 students who did not meet minimum standards for literacy and numeracy.

This slide shows the proportion of Year 9 students at selected government high schools in the Ipswich-Logan region who did not meet minimum standards for literacy and numeracy in 2013, compared with the proportions of Year 9 students who did not meet minimum standards for literacy and numeracy in Queensland and Australia. While the selected government schools’ data is not necessarily representative of all Year 9 students in the SLA, it demonstrates that there are at least pockets of disadvantage within these SLA.

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Indigenous labour market outcomes

Region Proportion Indigenous

Unemployment Rate Participation Rate

Indigenous Non -Indigenous Indigenous Non –

Indigenous

Ipswich LGA 3% 18.9% 7.0% 58.2% 75.8%

Logan LGA 3% 18.2% 7.3% 61.7% 75.6%

-Kingston SLA 5% 24.8% 11.5% 53.3% 64.4%

-Woodridge SLA 4% 26.5% 13.3% 58.0% 62.9%

Ipswich-Logan region 3% 18.6% 5.3% 59.8% 75.7%

Queensland 3% 18.1% 5.9% 59.7% 77.8%

Indigenous labour market outcomesSource: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2011

The proportion of the working age population who identify as Indigenous in the Ipswich-Logan region (3 per cent) is similar to Queensland, however this is higher in some areas, particularly the Kingston SLA (5 per cent).

Overall, labour market conditions for Indigenous people in the Ipswich-Logan region are similar to Queensland.

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Many humanitarian entrants in the Logan LGASource: Department of Immigratiohttp://www.immi.gov.au/settlement and Citizenship. Settlement reporting: May 2009 to May 2014

In the 5 years to May 2014, there have been 3,700 migrants (aged 18-64 years) settled in the Logan LGA.

• 40 per cent (1,500 migrants) settled under the family migration stream, compared with 40 per cent for Australia. • 35 per cent (1,300 migrants) settled under the humanitarian migration stream, compared with 8 per cent for Australia. • 26 per cent (1,000 migrants) settled under the skilled migration stream compared with 52 per cent for Australia.

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Migrants experience weaker labour market outcomes

RegionOTMESC

Proportion of WAP

Unemployment Rate Participation Rate

OTMESC MESC OTMESC MESC

Logan LGA 17% 9.7% 7.2% 66.7% 77.0%

- Kingston SLA 22% 11.9% 12.1% 56.3% 66.0%

- Woodridge SLA 32% 16.1% 12.9% 57.1% 65.1%

Ipswich LGA 10% 8.5% 7.1% 69.9% 75.9%

- Ipswich - East SLA 18% 9.0% 7.3% 70.9% 78.0%

Queensland 12% 8.2% 5.9% 70.0% 78.2%

Migrants experience weaker labour market outcomesSource: ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing

Labour market outcomes for those from an Other Than Mainly English Speaking Countries (OTMESC) are generally weaker than those from Mainly English Speaking Countries (MESC).

The proportion of the working age population from an OTMESC background in the Logan LGA (17 per cent) is high compared with Queensland (12 per cent), and is particularly high in the Kingston (22 per cent) and Woodridge (32 per cent) SLAs.

Those from an OTMESC background in the Logan LGA have higher rates of unemployment (9.7 per cent) compared with MESC (7.2 per cent) and lower rates of participation (66.7 per cent compared with 77.0 per cent for MESC).

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Largest employing industriesSource: ABS Labour Force data, May Quarter 2014 (4 quarter averages)

The largest employing industries in the region are the Manufacturing, Health Care and Social Assistance and Retail Trade industries.

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Transition to the services sectorSource: ABS Labour Force data, May Quarter 2004 and 2014 (4 quarter averages)

Over the ten years to May 2014, employment in Manufacturing has significantly decreased as a proportion of overall employment, while employment in the services sector has increased.

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Who Is coming and going?Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

A large proportion of people travel out of the region for work. This slide shows the breakdown of the people coming in to the region for work and leaving the region for work by occupation.

Higher skilled occupations make up 40 per cent of the 39,300 people who travel to the region for work. This is followed by 36 per cent for medium skilled occupations.

Medium skilled occupations make up 45 per cent of the 84,900 people who travel out of the region for work. This is followed by 29 per cent for lower skilled occupations.

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Recruitment activity remains subdued• The proportion of employers who recruited (64 per cent) was slightly

higher compared to all regions surveyed (60 per cent).

• Only 16 per cent of employers increased staff numbers.

• Unfilled vacancies (2.2 per cent) and recruitment difficulty (25 per cent)

very low.

• Competition for vacancies was high.

Recruitment activity remains subduedSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014 and February 2013, Ipswich-Logan region

416 employers were surveyed in the Ipswich-Logan region in March 2014. The proportion of employers who had recruited (64 per cent) was slightly higher compared to all regions surveyed (60 per cent). The rate of unfilled vacancies (2.2 per cent) was lower than in February 2013 and compared to all regions surveyed (both 3.7 per cent).

Competition for vacancies was high with 18 applicants per vacancy

The proportion of employers who reported recruitment difficulty (25 per cent) was also lower compared with all regions (35 per cent).

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Labour market softeningSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014, February 2013, January 2012, February 2010, Ipswich-Logan region

The graphs compares indicators of recruitment activity from the March 2014 survey (proportion of employers who had recruited and vacancies left unfilled in the past twelve months) with those of three previous surveys going back to February 2010.

The results indicate that demand for labour is mixed with a recent increase in recruitment activity but a decrease in the proportion of unfilled vacancies in the Ipswich-Logan region.

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Many applicants but few suitableSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014 and February 2013, Ipswich-Logan region and all regions surveyed to March 2014

There was, on average, more competition for vacancies in the Ipswich-Logan region (17.9 applicants per vacancy) compared with the last time the region was surveyed (16.1 applicants per vacancy). The average number of suitable applicants per vacancy (1.6) was lower compared to the previous survey (3.6). There was a high level of competition for Clerical and Administrative Workers and Sales Workers, with an average of 34.5 and 23.9 applicants per vacancy respectively.

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The recruitment process – Ipswich-Logan regionSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014, Ipswich-Logan region

This slide shows the recruitment process employers go through in the Ipswich-Logan region.

On average employers in the Ipswich-Logan region receive 18 (17.9) applicants per vacancy.

Of these applicants on average only 4 (3.6) are interviewed.

Of these interviewed applicants only 2 (1.6) are suitable for the vacancy.

The reason applicants do not get an interview were:Lack of relevant experienceInsufficient qualifications or trainingBasic employability skillsQuality of application

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Personality traits and employability skills employers in Ipswich–Logan viewed as essentialSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences Ipswich-Logan region, March 2014

There was range of general employability skills and personality traits that employers in the Ipswich – Logan commonly viewed as essential for the position they recently recruited for.

Employability skills commonly considered essential included:Interpersonal/Social SkillsCustomer SkillsCommunication

Personality traits commonly considered essential included:Reliability, Honesty and Work EthicAttitude and MotivationPresentation

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Improving youth labour market outcomesSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, various regions, October 2013 to April 2014

The results in this graph are based on 3142 responding employers who were surveyed between October 2013 and April 2014 in the Gladstone Employment Service Area (ESA), Bundaberg ESA, Central Victoria Priority Employment Area (PEA), Port Augusta – Whyalla – Port Pirie PEA, Sydney West - Blue Mountains PEA, Illawarra PEA, Caboolture-Sunshine Coast PEA, and Tasmania (excluding Hobart Statistical District). Some employers provided more than one response.

Over half of employers surveyed (57 per cent) believed that improving employability and labour market engagement would improve youth labour market outcomes, most particularly:

• Attitude/motivation• Communication• Job seeker expectations• Presentation

A substantial proportion of employers (30 per cent) believed that experience, further education or training would improve youth labour market outcomes, in particular:

• Work experience• Education• Traineeships

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Many vacancies not advertised formallySource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Ipswich-Logan region, March 2014

57 per cent of vacancies in the Ipswich-Logan region were recruited for through formal methods of recruitment (such as the Internet or Newspapers), receiving an average of 28.7 applicants per vacancy.

By contrast, 43 per cent of vacancies were recruited for through informal methods only (such as word of mouth or approached by job seeker), receiving an average of just 6.0 applicants per vacancy.

Employers for some 22 per cent of vacancies relied solely on being approached directly by job seekers. For those vacancies there was an average of 4.1 applicants per vacancy.

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Will increase vs. will decreaseSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014, Ipswich-Logan region

In line with the subdued recruitment outlook, only a small proportion of employers in most industries anticipated increasing staff numbers.

The outlook of employers in Manufacturing was particularly subdued, with only 13 per cent expecting to recruit, and 11 per cent anticipating decreasing staff.

A large proportion of employers (36 per cent) in the Education and Training industry anticipated increasing staff numbers.

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Possible opportunities in the next year

Child Carers Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers Metal Fitters and Machinists

Sales Assistants (General)(High competition for vacancies)

General Clerks(High competition for vacancies)

Bar Attendants and Baristas Truck Drivers

Possible opportunities in the next yearSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014, Ipswich-Logan region

This slide shows the occupations for which employers expect to recruit in the 12 months following the survey.

Sales Assistants (General) Child Carers Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers General Clerks Metal Fitters and Machinists Bar Attendants and Baristas Motor Mechanics Truck Drivers Waiters

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Single greatest concern for the future (in the 12 months following the survey) – Ipswich-Logan regionSource: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, March 2014, Ipswich-Logan region By far the single greatest future concern for employers was a downturn in the economy and demand for their services/products (52% of employers). Recruitment or retention difficulty/skill shortages was a concern for 6% of employers.

Please note the “Other” Category contains the following:- Interest Rates- Paperwork/ regulation/ red tape- Miscellaneous Other- Unsure

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Conclusion

• Labour market conditions weak and have softenedo Unemployment rate has increased, and remains consistently high in the Logan

LGAo Recruitment activity slowing

• Challengeso Very high unemployment and persistent disadvantage in some areaso Low educational attainment levelso Youth disengagement, jobless families, migrant population, Indigenous

disadvantageo Many employers not employing locally – many higher skilled jobs not filled by

localso Transition to services sector

• Opportunitieso Strong employment growth expected in Health Care and Social Assistanceo Improved opportunities for job seekers who tap into informal labour marketo Broader Brisbane labour market

• Job seekers need to have…o Employability skillso Education and training• Ongoing collaboration post Priority Employment Area initiative

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Further Information

More information on labour market conditions and other research on small areas can be found on these websites:

- www.employment.gov.au/regionalreports

- www.lmip.gov.au

- www.emplyoment.gov.au/SkillShortages

- www.employment.gov.au/australianjobs

- www.joboutlook.gov.au

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Further Information

If you have any questions about the presentation please contact the Recruitment Analysis and Employer Surveys sections on 1800 059 439 or email recruitmentsurveys@employment.gov.au

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