Felix Ellis, Minister for Skills and Jobs
Bridget Archer, Minister for Ageing
Tasmanians working in aged services will have more support and improved pathways into jobs and training following the signing of the latest Industry Skills Compact between Ageing Australia and the Tasmanian Government.
Minister for Skills and Jobs, Felix Ellis, said the Aged Services Industry Skills Compact delivers practical, on-the-ground benefits for workers, job-seekers and providers across the state.
"Around 36,000 Tasmanians currently receive aged care support services, and with the number set to grow significantly in coming years, we need more people entering the workforce, and more support for those already in it," Minister Ellis said.
"This Compact is about making it easier to get a job in the aged care sector, stay in the workforce, and build a meaningful career."
The Compact will provide clearer entry pathways through traineeships and nationally recognised qualifications, better promote aged care career opportunities, and enable stronger links between employers, training organisations and jobseekers.
Minister for Ageing, Bridget Archer, welcomed today's announcement and said the focus on strengthening the workforce would ultimately deliver better care for older Tasmanians.
The agreement includes important initiatives to grow the workforce through targeted programs such as transition-to-practice support for nurses, strengthened home care workforce initiatives and traineeships.
"An important part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future is giving people more choice, more support and better care as they age," Minister Archer said.
"The aged services workforce is at the heart of quality care for older Tasmanians, and this will ensure the sector has the skilled workforce it needs for the future.
"As our population ages, it is important that we continue to invest in training and workforce pathways that support both aged care workers and the Tasmanians who rely on them.
"The Compact will help build awareness of aged care as a rewarding career and help more people understand the opportunities and pathways available to them."
