SYDNEY EAST METRO
HOW CAN WE HELP?
If you are a community group or individual with ideas for skills and employment solutions or your business has workforce needs, the Local Jobs Program can work with you to develop solutions. It is a collaborative, place-based initiative that supports tailored approaches to meet local workforce needs.
Job Coordinators bring together businesses, employment and skills services, and community organisations to connect people to training, jobs and support services.
Your Sydney East Metro Job Coordinator can:
- Connect you with programs, services, funding opportunities and resources in your local area.
- Provide advice to help businesses get the most out of hiring practices to attract and retain the right staff.
- Work with organisations to develop workforce initiatives and solutions.
- Share information and insights about the skills and workforce priorities and actions in the Local Jobs Plan.
Each Job Coordinator has access to a Local Initiatives Fund to support small-scale local activities that respond to community priorities and improve local labour market outcomes.
JOBS AND SKILL TASKFORCE
Sydney East Metro has a Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce, chaired by the Job Coordinator, Kelly Hayes.
Taskforce members are highly valued and represent their community, working collaboratively to develop local solutions to help people gain the right skills to get a job, and in assisting employer workforce needs.
If you would like to see how your Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce could assist you, please contact us
LOCAL JOBS PLAN
The Job Coordinator and Taskforce have developed a Local Jobs Plan, which outlines employment priorities and actions. It can be used by individuals, organisations and communities to understand their local labour market, and help inform local initiatives that assist their community.
Local data and insights ensure the Local Jobs Plan reflects the skills and workforce needs of the region.
The Sydney East Metro Local Jobs Plan is updated regularly and published here.
Our current priorities for the region are:
Priority 1 – Pathways into industries with skills and labour shortages
Priority 2 – Ex-Offenders
Priority 3 – Multicultural communities
Priority 4 – First Nations people
Priority 5 – Youth
GET INVOLVED
LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
Access the SEM Local Jobs Calendar for information on upcoming events and activities happening in the region.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Register your details for the SEM Local Jobs Mailing List to receive updates on employment, training and event opportunities in the region.
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CONTACT US
Kelly Hayes Job Coordinator
Kelly Hayes brings a deep understanding of local workforce needs, employment barriers, and available resources, developed through years of hands-on experience working across Greater Sydney. With a strong background in stakeholder engagement and community-led initiatives, Kelly focuses on connecting employers and job seekers. She is committed to fostering inclusive employment pathways and expanding access to tailored training and pre-employment opportunities for disadvantaged cohorts.
Dekota Wade Support Officer | Sydney East Metro
Dekota Wade is the Support Officer for the Sydney East Metro Local Jobs Program, bringing experience in administrative support, relationship building, and community engagement. With a strong foundation in delivering exceptional service and fostering meaningful connections, Dekota is committed to collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and driving impactful initiatives. In this role, Dekota plays a vital part in supporting stakeholders and objectives of the Local Jobs Program.
FEEDBACK
Your feedback is important to us. We value and appreciate receiving feedback so that we can improve our services.
Click the link to complete the Sydney East Metro Feedback Form.
The Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.