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Skilled Occupation
List (SOL) 2015-16
Tracking Code:
6MH296
Name
Individual *
Susan McCarthy
Organisation
Innovation & Business Skills Australia
What are the industry/industries and ANZSCO occupation/s that you or your
organisation represents for the purposes of this submission?
Industry
Information Media and Telecommunications
Financial and Insurance Services
Professional
Scientific and Technical Services
Administrative and Support Services
Education and Training
Occupation
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The three dropdowns below accord with the ABS ANZSCO classification of occupations.
Selections are required at the ‘Occupation Group’ 2-digit level and at the ‘Occupation Unit (4-digit)’
level, but can also be made down to the Occupation (6-digit) level depending on the occupation/s
to which your submission relates.
Additional occupations can be selected by way of the ‘Add item’ button.
For each occupation selected, please indicate whether your advice is to Include, Exclude, or is
Neutral (other) with respect to the 2015-16 SOL. The rest of the form can be used to provide
evidence/reasons to support your recommendations. Attachments can also be added after clicking
the 'Submit' button.
Item 1
Occupation Group *
Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators
Occupation Unit *
General Managers
Occupation
Corporate General Manager 111211
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 2
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
Finance Managers
Occupation
Finance Manager 132211
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Exclude
Neutral
Exclude
Neutral
Item 3
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
ICT Managers
Occupation
Chief Information Officer 135111
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Item 4
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
ICT Managers
Occupation
ICT Project Manager 135112
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Item 5
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Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
School Principals
Occupation
School Principal 134311
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 6
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
Child Care Centre Managers
Occupation
Child Care Centre Manager 134111
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Neutral
Item 7
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
Construction Managers
Occupation
Construction Project Manager 133111
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Neutral
Exclude
Neutral
Item 8
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
Engineering Managers
Occupation
Engineering Manager 133211
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Item 9
Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
Production Managers
Occupation
Production Manager (Mining) 133513
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 10
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Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Accountants
Occupation
Accountant (General) 221111
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 11
Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
Occupation
External Auditor 221213
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 12
Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
Occupation
Internal Auditor 221214
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 13
Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
ICT Trainers
Occupation
ICT Trainer 223211
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Exclude
Neutral
Item 14
Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Training and Development Professionals
Occupation
Training and Development Professional 223311
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 15
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Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Intelligence and Policy Analysts
Occupation
Intelligence Officer 224411
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
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Neutral
Item 16
Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Management and Organisation Analysts
Occupation
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Exclude
Neutral
Item 17
Occupation Group *
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Occupation Unit *
ICT Sales Professionals
Occupation
ICT Account Manager 225211
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
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Neutral
Item 18
Occupation Group *
Education Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Secondary School Teachers
Occupation
Secondary School Teacher 241411
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Exclude
Neutral
Item 19
Occupation Group *
Education Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Special Education Teachers
Occupation
All
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Item 20
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Occupation Group *
Education Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Vocational Education Teachers (Aus) / Polytechnic Teachers (NZ)
Occupation
Vocational Education Teacher (Aus) 242211
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Exclude
Neutral
Item 21
Occupation Group *
ICT Professionals
Occupation Unit *
All
Occupation
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Item 22
Occupation Group *
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Occupation Unit *
ICT Support Technicians
Occupation
All
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
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Neutral
Item 23
Occupation Group *
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Occupation Unit *
Telecommunications Technical Specialists
Occupation
All
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Neutral
Item 24
Occupation Group *
Health Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 25
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Occupation Group *
Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Telecommunications Trades Workers
Occupation
All
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 26
Occupation Group *
Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Performing Arts Technicians
Occupation
Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 27
Occupation Group *
Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Performing Arts Technicians
Occupation
Light Technician 399513
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
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Neutral
Item 28
Occupation Group *
Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Performing Arts Technicians
Occupation
Television Equipment Operator 399517
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 29
Occupation Group *
Office Managers and Program Administrators
Occupation Unit *
Contract, Program and Project Administrators
Occupation
Program or Project Administrator 511112
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Neutral
Item 30
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Occupation Group *
Numerical Clerks
Occupation Unit *
Accounting Clerks
Occupation
Accounts Clerk 551111
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Exclude
Neutral
Item 31
Occupation Group *
Numerical Clerks
Occupation Unit *
Bookkeepers
Occupation
Bookkeeper 551211
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Item 32
Occupation Group *
Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Performing Arts Technicians
Occupation
Sound Technician 399516
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Are there any occupations that you represent where there is evidence of imbalances
in the demand for and supply of skills in the medium-to-long term? *
Yes, those listed in items 1 - 31.
Is there evidence of imbalances in the demand for and supply of skills in the
medium-to-long term in non-metropolitan areas?
If so, can you indicate in what part of Australia and the number in the occupation in over or undersupply.
While not identified specifically for non-metropolitan destinations, the occupations reported in
items 1-31 have been advised recently and into the medium term to be in demand through
IBSA's annual Environment Scan (Escan) consultations. These consultations were undertaken in
every jurisdiction and include regional industry representatives. There are seven general
groupings in items 1- 31: managers; accountants, auditors and bookkeepers; ICT trainers and
professionals; project managers, data and business analysts; secondary teachers and VET
practitioners; telecommunications specialists and trades; broadcasters and performance
technicians. Of these all have enduring metropolitan shortages while regional shortages continue
to be reported for accountants and auditors; ICT account managers and professionals; project
managers and administrators; and health and safety advisers as well as performance
technicians. Quantification of these needs may be available in the specific submissions made by
related industry organisations such as Australian Computer Society, Australian Information
Industry Association and CPA.
In relation to Accountants and Auditors: material supplied by CPA Australia and Chartered
Accountants Australia, in their SOL 2015 submission shows that, not only is the demand for
Accountants is increasing but that their supply through the Australian higher education system is
static at best.
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In relation to secondary school teachers, with the final year of the half year cohort (WA) and the
move of year 7 students into secondary schools (WA & Qld), there is a predicted increase in the
undersupply of secondary school teachers. Data from systems about the quantity varies - this
under supply would be exacerbated in rural and regional areas, where the capacity to attract
teachers is acknowledged.
Are there any occupations which require formal licensing or registration
arrangements in order to practice/perform in this occupation?
For example:
• Midwives are required to register with the nurses board in their state or territory
• Panelbeaters are required to be registered or certified with the state Motor Vehicle Repair
Industry Authority
Yes.
- Accountants require industry registration.
- Teachers are required to be registered with their relevant state or territory board.
- VET practitioners and Bookkeepers are required to have minimum qualifications that are
monitored from time to time by responsible regulators.
Is it expected that your employment sector will be impacted by any medium-to-long
term trends which will impact upon demand and/or supply (excluding costs
associated with training, labour hire, and international sponsorship)?
Please provide evidence (e.g. data source, policy document) which substantiates
these claims.
For example:
• New benchmarks for childcare centres mandate increased staff-to-child ratios and higher
qualification standards for childcare workers.
Yes.
Demand is expected to continue to grow in ICT related roles consistent with Australia's deeper
move to a digital economy.
The Australian Government Digital Economy policy is at http://www.communications.gov.au/
digital_economy. Briefly the seven main elements of the policy for which ICT roles are in
demand: Internet governance; Telework; Cloud computing; Digital business; Digital health and
education; KANZ Technology summit; and Digital copyright infringement.
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Managers with skills to support change are needed in industries experiencing structural
adjustment.
In its recent review of the leadership and management qualifications in the Business Services
Training Package IBSA responded to industry advice that increasingly future managers must be
able to manage organisation change. As a result the Advanced Diploma of Management,
BSB60407, was adjusted and the key content areas are now: manage organisational change;
provide leadership across the organisation; and develop and implement strategic plans.
Telecommunications expertise to support the ongoing roll out of the NBN.
The national rollout of Australia's NBN continues to be a major policy commitment of the
Australian Government. while there has been a policy change to the technical requirements the
demand for skilled telecommunications workers to support the rollout is high. Please consider
advice from the Communications Information Technology Training (CITT) submission for further
detail.
Niche but small numbers of broadcast technicians are required annually to supplement the core
provision of digital entertainment.
The requirement for additional broadcast technicians has continued for the full eight years IBSA
has been undertaking its annual Environment Scans - see further detail below on accessing
IBSA's Cultural and Creative Industries Escan which includes broadcasting.
While growth is recently not as strong in international education this market continues to grow
creating stress for Australian VET providers to meet demand of both the local and international
segments.
The Australian Government sees the international education market as a critical contributor to
the national economy and has created Australian Education International which supports the
international education industry through policy development and advice; quality assurance and
consumer protection; and qualifications recognition. More detail on the policy can be found at
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory-information/pages/regulatoryinformation.aspx.
In relation to secondary school teachers, policy changes in WA and Queensland and
implementing the final year of the half year cohort (in WA), and the move of year 7 students into
secondary schools (in WA and Queensland), makes the predicted under supply of secondary
school teachers not only plausible but likely.
Please provide any other information you consider relevant evidence to support your
submission
For example, you may know of some independent studies about your occupation that supports
your advice to us.
IBSA annually reports skills needs and the labour market position of six industries: Business
services, Cultural and creative industries, Financial services, Information and communications
technology, Printing and graphic arts and Training and education.
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This reporting is in the form of six industry, and a principal, environment scans (Escans) that
provide specific data and industry intelligence relevant to this submission. The 2014 environment
scans are available to review and download on the IBSA website https://ibsa.org.au/
environment-scan-escan.
Of particular interest will be the progressive data showing trends in industry size and
employment located in Chapter Two in the industry Escans and summarised in Chapter Two in
the principal. Appendix B of the principal and Appendix A of the industry Escans include an
extensive bibliography of references used in their writing along with the stakeholders consulted.
Comments from the Australian Secondary Schools Principals' Association, and references to
CPA and Chartered Accountants Australia, have been incorporated into this submission.
Would you like to make any additional comments on the SOL?
No.
Please provide the name, position and contact details of a person within your
organisation who is willing to be contacted if any further information or follow-up is
required.
Name *
Susan McCarthy
Position *
Manger Escan & Workforce Development
Contact details *
[email protected] or [email protected], 61 3 9815 7000
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All information, including name and address details, contained in submissions will be made
available to the public on the Department of Industry website unless you indicate that you would like
all or part of your submission to remain in confidence. Automatically generated confidentiality
statements in emails do not suffice for this purpose. Respondents who would like all or part of their
submission to remain in confidence should provide this information in an email to SOL@industry.
gov.au . Legal requirements, such as those imposed by the Freedom of Information Act 1982, may
affect the confidentiality of your submission.
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