New South Wales 8% 6% Australia 6% 5% Slide 15 Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing Employment by Industry This compares the Lachlan ESA and Australia. The chart shows a comparatively high concentration of employment in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry in Lachlan compared with Australia (23% for Lachlan compared with 3% for Australia). This is predominantly in Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming (3 digit ANZSIC06 level) Another indicator of labour market vulnerability is a high concentration of employment in industries that are sensitive to economic downturns, such as the Retail and Construction industries. It is notable that 10% of employment is in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry. Across Australia this industry has grown strongly in recent years and is expected to continue to grow, producing opportunities for job seekers. Slide 16 Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences Recruitment Experiences 12 months prior to being surveyed The survey of employers was conducted in February 2011. The results reflect the responses from: 303 employers in the Lachlan ESA. 62% of employers in the Lachlan ESA recruited in the 12 months preceding the survey. This was comparable with all regions surveyed in the 12 months to June 2011 (74%). Recruitment activity in the Lachlan ESA was particularly high in Accommodation and Food Services (80%), Health Care and Social Assistance (76%) and Manufacturing (65%) 11.9% of vacancies in Lachlan remained unfilled which was higher than for all surveyed regions (8.3%).
New South Wales 8% 6% Australia 6% 5% Slide 15 Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing Employment by Industry This compares the Lachlan ESA and Australia. The chart shows a comparatively high concentration of employment in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry in Lachlan compared with Australia (23% for Lachlan compared with 3% for Australia). This is predominantly in Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming (3 digit ANZSIC06 level) Another indicator of labour market vulnerability is a high concentration of employment in industries that are sensitive to economic downturns, such as the Retail and Construction industries. It is notable that 10% of employment is in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry. Across Australia this industry has grown strongly in recent years and is expected to continue to grow, producing opportunities for job seekers. Slide 16 Source: DEEWR, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences Recruitment Experiences 12 months prior to being surveyed The survey of employers was conducted in February 2011. The results reflect the responses from: 303 employers in the Lachlan ESA. 62% of employers in the Lachlan ESA recruited in the 12 months preceding the survey. This was comparable with all regions surveyed in the 12 months to June 2011 (74%). Recruitment activity in the Lachlan ESA was particularly high in Accommodation and Food Services (80%), Health Care and Social Assistance (76%) and Manufacturing (65%) 11.9% of vacancies in Lachlan remained unfilled which was higher than for all surveyed regions (8.3%).