Local Jobs Program

An Australian Government initiative to bring together expertise, resources, and access to funding at the local level to support job seekers and their communities in each region.

Local Jobs Program

What is the Local Jobs Program?

The Local Jobs Program (LJP) focuses on upskilling, reskilling and establishing employment pathways for those looking to return to work following COVID-19.

Through the LJP, Employment Facilitators work closely with employers, employment service providers and other key local stakeholders, to develop employment solutions at a local level and support Australians back into work.

The Local Jobs Program runs across 51 regions throughout Australia and brings together expertise, resources, and access to funding at the local level to focus on reskilling, upskilling, and employment pathways for people in each region. The program is part of supporting Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through the LJP, Employment Facilitators work closely with employers, employment service providers, and other key local stakeholders, to develop employment solutions at a local level and support Australians back into work.

Local Jobs Program

What is the role of an Employment Facilitator?

Employment Facilitators are dedicated individuals who work with local stakeholders to connect them job seekers with training, job opportunities, or other support.

As part of their role, Employment Facilitators chair Local Jobs and Skills Taskforces across 51 regions and work with local stakeholders including employers, employment services providers, and training organisations to drive the development of a Local Jobs Plan.

These 51 Employment Facilitators will also support local stakeholders to create targeted projects that meet the priorities of the plan. Employment Facilitators will work with organisations that apply for funding through the Local Recovery Funds to ensure employment opportunities are maximised.

Kim moved to the Kimberley in 2016 and has over ten years’ experience working in the tourism sector practicing across a variety of settings.

Passionate about what the Kimberley has to offer, she holds a Bachelors Degree in Business and brings highly developed business skills including developing new business, creating and driving business and marketing plans, writing award submissions and revenue analysis.

Gail has spent over 25 years in the tourism industry. Based in Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia for 24 years and also having lived in Kununurra and Darwin, Gail has a strong affinity and understanding of the issues affecting regional Australia and the challenges of living and operating businesses in remote locations. Gail has an extremely strong network of local contacts encompassing tourism, hospitality and general businesses across the Kimberley and the Northern Territory.