July 2009
From 1 July 2009, the Australian Government has introduced a new approach to employment services - Job Services Australia. Representing an investment of more than $4 billion over the next three years, Job Services Australia is designed to meet the employment and recruitment requirements of both job seekers and employers. Job Services Australia replaces previous employment services such as Job Network, and will provide new opportunities for Australians to receive one-on-one assistance and tailored employment services.
2 July 2009
DEEWR's report, Review of the Job Seeker Classification Instrument, has been released. The new version of the JSCI is explained in the report.
2 July 2009
A new version of the Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) has been implemented to coincide with the launch of Job Services Australia. The new JSCI provides a more balanced and reliable holistic assessment for all job seekers.
1 July 2009
The results of the Request for Tender for two panels for the Indigenous Employment Program 2009-2012 have been announced, with the Government investing more than $750 million dollars until 2012-13 to assist Indigenous job seekers and communities throughout Australia.
1 July 2009
From 1 July 2009, a new Indigenous section is available on www.deewr.gov.au
10 June 2009
DEEWR's Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment (Indicator) has fallen for the eighteenth consecutive month.