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Sue OlneySchool of Social and Political Sciences / Melbourne School of Government
University of Melbourne [email protected]
JSAs - What are they and how can they help us?
Learn Local PQF Conference9 October 2014
Job Services Australia (JSA) is the Australian Government employment services system.
It is a fully outsourced system delivered by a network of for-profit and not-for-profit organisations contracted by the Commonwealth Department of Employment
What are ‘JSAs’?
Unemployed people assessed by Centrelink as capable of working (JSCI, ESAt) have activity requirements to be eligible to receive income support
They are referred to JSA providers for assistance to prepare for and find work
Current state of play
• Jobseekers are sorted into four streams for varying levels of assistance from JSA providers according to their needs.
• Unemployed people classified as Stream 4 face multiple and significant barriers to finding and keeping a job.
• Activation of this group often extends beyond employment services into welfare and vocational education.
JSA barriers (BMT) Role Relevant agencies
Personal interventions
Health
Socio-cultural
Personal
Improving safety, health, wellbeing and capabilities for individuals and communities to overcome barriers to social and economic participation
Local, state and federal governments - human services, planning, community development, health, justice, immigration, emergency services - community service organisations, charities, Disability Employment Service, JSA
System interventions
Environmental
Legal
Helping individuals and communities overcome systemic access issues like transport, housing, care of dependents or discrimination
Local, state and federal governments, community service organisations, charities, advocacy groups, Disability Employment Service, JSA
Vocational support and brokerage
Work experienceWork skillsWorkplace communicationLooking for work skillsWorkplace support requiredLow or limited educationLow level literacy and/or numeracy
Connecting people to employment and vocational pathways Helping people develop employability skills Helping people develop knowledge, vocational and professional skills
Schools, Trade Training Centres, vocational education and training providers, Registered Training Organisations, universities, regulatory agencies, recruitment companies, charities, social enterprises, Disability Employment Service, JSA
Strengthening economic conditions
Identifying and planning for regional and industry growth Identifying and planning for skill and labour force needs Linking labour supply and demand
Business and Industry Groups and Skills Councils, local, state and federal governments, local employers, regional bodies, chambers of commerce, peak bodies, JSA
• works to strict guidelines and processes• focused on job placement• caseloads• values and assumptions underpinning welfare policy
Challenges working with JSA
In 2013:
827,039 people were on Newstart and Youth Allowance
1700 - approximately 0.2% - refused jobs offered to them
28,200 – approximately 3.5% - ‘persistently failed to turn up to appointments’
Job Services Australia contracts expire on 30 June 2015
An Exposure Draft of the Purchasing Arrangements for Employment Services 2015-2020 was released for consultation on 28 July 2014
The tender for Employment Services 2015-2020 opened this week and closes on 17 November 2014
Details at http://employment.gov.au/news/request-tender-employment-services-2015-2020
2012 Employment Services Issues Paper
There has been strong feedback about the disconnect between employment services and other complementary services. The next employment servicing arrangements need to better encourage partnerships with other services, including the Department of Human Services, and to deliver holistic servicing to job seekers. (p17)
Request for Tender for Employment Services 2015-2020
The Employment Services 2015 model has a focus on moving Job Seekers off Income Support and into work while also ensuring Job Seekers are giving back to the community that is supporting them. (p43)…removing the option of passive welfare, increasing job outcomes and introducing stronger Mutual Obligation Requirements in return for taxpayer funded Income Support. (33)
The Employment Services 2015 model includes the following components:
•Employment Providers (replacing the current Job Services Australia)•Work for the Dole Coordinators•New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)•Harvest Labour Services •National Harvest Labour Information Service.
Deeds for each of these components will be for five years
• Training will be tightly targeted and Job Seekers will not undertake training for training’s sake.
• The Employment Fund will focus on work related items, Post Placement Support, professional services and training that better meet the needs of Job Seekers and Employers.
• The existing Employment Services Areas will be replaced by 51 Employment Regions, with six Employment Providers and one Work for the Dole Coordinator in each Region
Changes relevant to your work
• Link pre-accredited learning to the world of work• Where possible, find businesses willing to get
involved• Focus on JSA outcomes
Opportunities