WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
RDA Riverina’s workforce development plan consists of:
Economic Development and Business Growth: working with business where we can to make a difference. We also offer services through our Riverina Regional Profile, Economic Impact Analysis, Investment Profile and grants assistance.
Skilled Migration: RDA Riverina is a Regional Certifying Body for Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) or the Employer Nominated Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 494) visa.
Country Change: Encouraging people to move to the Riverina for work, education and recreation.
Griffith Welcome Experience: The Welcome Experience is a NSW Government Department of Regional NSW initiative designed to facilitate, attract, prepare and welcome key frontline public service workers to regional NSW.
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA): The DAMA is a labour agreement between the Federal Government and Regional Development Australia. The DAMA has been negotiated to provide employers a specific tool to sponsor skilled overseas workers in specified industries in our region that are currently experiencing critical skill and labour shortages.
NSW GROW: The NSW Growing Regions of Welcome (GROW) pilot is a lifestyle and employment program underway in the Murray and Riverina regions. It aims to connect interested people from migrant and refugee backgrounds living in Western Sydney with opportunities in regional NSW. Providing support and opportunities for people to move to our regions, where they can find employment and embrace a fulfilling lifestyle. This program has been capturing the attention of those who dream of relocating, as it brings about a positive transformation in people's lives.
Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) Program: ASESS is a Host International program providing practical support and assistance to temporary humanitarian visa holders in NSW to help them gain sustainable and skilled employment.
Grow Our Own: Encouraging young people to find career pathways and education whilst staying in the Riverina.
Jobs Riverina Murray: Jobs Riverina Murray is a free resource for employers and job seekers in the Riverina and Murray region. Visit the Jobs Riverina Murray page at www.jobsriverinamurray.com.au or read the media release.
