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Department of Employment Caboolture-Sunshine Coast presentation 17 June 2014

Presentation given by Ivan Neville Branch Manager Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch based on survey undertaken in March 2014 of the Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region.

Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region


The Caboolture Sunshine Coast region incorporates two Statistical Area level 4s (SA4):

• Sunshine Coast SA4 , which is situated wholly within the region

• Moreton Bay-North SA4, 72 per cent of its working age population lives in the region

The Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region incorporates 2 Local Government Areas (LGAs):

• Sunshine Coast LGA, which is situated wholly within the region

• Moreton Bay LGA, 40 per cent of its working age population live in Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region.

The Statistical Local Governments (SLAs) of the Moreton Bay LGA situated in the region include:

Bribie Island Burpengary-Narangba Caboolture Central Caboolture East Caboolture Hinterland Caboolture Midwest Deception Bay Morayfield

The SLAs that make up the Sunshine Coast LGA are:

Buderim Caloundra Hinterland Caloundra North Caloundra South

Coolum-Mudjimba Glass House Country Kawana Maroochy Hinterland Buderim Mooloolaba Nambour Noosa Hinterland Noosa-Noosaville Paynter-Petrie Creek Peregian Tewantin

What has Changed? (since last survey, March 2012)

Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Caboolture-Sunshine Coast Priority Employment Area, March 2014; March 2013, ABS, Labour Force Survey, April 2014.

Labour market conditions in the Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region have improved since 2013.

The unemployment rate in the Sunshine Coast decreased slightly from 6.6 per cent in April 2013 to 6.4 per cent in April 2014. Over the same period, the unemployment rate increased in Moreton Bay-North from 7.3 per cent to 8.9 per cent (ABS LFS, April 2014).

Employment growth over the five years to April 2014 was substantial in the Sunshine Coast (19,700 jobs). Growth was more moderate in Moreton Bay-North (9,700 jobs) (ABS LFS, April 2014).

The survey showed an increase in recruitment activity and expectations of future recruitment were encouraging.

Labour Market signals Sunshine Coast Region

Moreton Bay-North Region

Unemployment rate Falling Increasing

Employment growth Growing Growing

Demand for labour Increasing Increasing

Future recruitment expectations Strong Strong

Overall labour market conditions for the Region Improving Improving

Population Profile

SA4 RegionAdult Population2012 (15 years+)

Population growth

2007 to 2012 (15 years+)

Working Age Population 2012

(15-64 years)Median Age 2011

Moreton Bay-North 180,400 15% 143,300 39

Sunshine Coast 264,200 12% 204,000 42

Queensland 3,658,500 12% 3,049,900 36

Australia 18,419,600 10% 15,198,300 37

Source: ABS, Estimated Residential Population, 2012 and 2007; ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

The adult population growth in the five years to 2012 in Moreton Bay–North (SA4) was 15 per cent, slightly higher than Queensland (12 per cent) and higher than Australia (10 per cent). The sunshine Coast (SA4) had the same growth level than Queensland (12 per cent)

The median age for the Moreton Bay–North (SA4) (39) and Sunshine Coast (SA4) (42) was higher than both Queensland and Australia (36 and 37 respectively).

Age Distribution

Age DistributionSunshine Coast and Moreton Bay-North (SA4s)

Source: ABS, Estimated Residential Population, 2012

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Migration over 5 years - Working Age Population (15-64 years)

Migration over 5 yearsWorking Age Population (15-64 years)

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68,900 people moved to the region in the last 5 years

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41,100 people moved out of the region in the last 5 years

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LGA 8900Brisbane

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In the five years to the 2011 Census, 68,900 people (26 per cent of the population) aged between 15 and 64 have moved to the Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region.

The majority of people came from the following localities:

Region People % of people who moved to the region

Overseas 14,000 20%Brisbane LGA 10,900 16%New South Wales 8900 13%Remainder of Moreton Bay LGA 7500 11%Victoria 4500 7%

Age breakup of those moving in % of those moving in15-24 years 17%25-39 years 38%40-64 years 45%

41,000 people moved out of the region in the last 5 years

Region People % of people who moved to the region

Brisbane LGA 8900 22%New South Wales 4500 11%Remainder of Moreton Bay LGA 4700 12%Victoria 3100 8%

Age breakup of those moving out % of those moving out15-24 years 28%25-39 years 34%40-64 years 38%

Slide 7 Migrating with a job?

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15-24 7360 58% 13% (10%)* 29%

25-44 22,440 77% 6% 17%

45-54 8010 74% (80%)* 7% (4%)* 18% (16%)*

55-64 7840 47% (55%)* 4% 49% (41%)*

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Overseas1680 70% 8% 23%

Note: *Numbers in brackets represent labour force status for the total working age population of Sunshine Coast at the time of the 2011 Census

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011

People of working age (age at 2011) who had migrated into Sunshine Coast between 2006 and 2011 (45,650 persons) were more likely to be unemployed (7 per cent compared with 5 per cent overall) and not in the labour force (25 per cent, compared with 23 per cent overall).

Unemployment for those migrating into Sunshine Coast was particularly high for youth aged 15 to 24 (13 per cent), those aged 45-54 (7 per cent) and those migrating from overseas (8 per cent).

Where else do Sunshine Coast (SA4) residents work?

Where else do Sunshine Coast (SA4) residents work?

Medium Skilled

Higher Skilled

Lower Skilled

14,300 people work outside(12% of all employed residents)

64% Brisbane

*18,600 of employed persons in Moreton Bay-North inadequately defined their place of work so are not included in the data


Occupations of those who work outside Destinations of those who work outside*


• Of the $14,300 residents traveling outside of the region for work 41 per cent are Higher Skilled workers, (Managers 17 per cent and Professionals 24 per cent).

• 36 per cent are Medium Skilled worker, (Technicians and Trade Workers 18 per cent, Community and Personal Services Workers 8 per cent and Clerical and Administrative Workers 10 per cent).

• 23 per cent of those travelling are employed in the Lower Skilled Jobs, (Sales Workers 6 per cent, Machinery Operators and Drivers 9 per cent and Labourers 8 per cent).

• The majority of those travelling outside for work (64 per cent) are going to Brisbane.

Unemployment rates beginning to rise

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Source: ABS Labour Force, April 2014 (12 month averages)


There has been a recent rise in the unemployment rate in both the Moreton Bay-North and Sunshine Coast regions. This is especially the case for Moreton Bay-North where the unemployment rate is well above the state average.

Regional Disparity

SA4 Region

Unemployment Rate Participation Rate (Working Age Population)April 2014 Change

(12 months)

Sunshine Coast 6.4% -0.2 % pts 77.4%

Moreton Bay-North 8.9% 1.6 % pts 72.7%

Queensland 6.2%* 0.4 % pts 77.2%

Australia 5.8%* 0.3 % pts 76.3%

Source: ABS Labour Force, April 2014 (12 month averages) ABS, Labour Force, May 2014 (seasonally adjusted)

In April 2014, the unemployment rate in the Sunshine Coast was 6.4 per cent (a decrease of 0.2 percentage points in 12 months), a figure slightly higher than the state unemployment rate (6.2 per cent) and nationally (5.8%).

In Moreton Bay-North, the difference with the Queensland and national unemployment rates is more pronounced, being 8.9 per cent (an increase of 1.6 percentage points in 12 months).

Participation rate for the Sunshine Coast (77.4 per cent) is also on par with the Queensland and national figures (77.2 per cent and 76.3 per cent respectively)

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Over the five years 2009 to 2014, Sunshine Coast has demonstrated strong employment growth (19,700 jobs). Full-time job growth made up 58 per cent of all growth with 42 per cent being for part-time jobs.

For males, full-time employment was strongest with 84 per cent of the growth, 7,900, in male jobs being full-time. Some 52 per cent of all job growth was in female employment of which 66 per cent, 6,800, was in part-time employment. Total male jobs growth was 9,400 while total female jobs growth was 10,300.

In Moreton Bay-North there was more moderate jobs growth (9,700 jobs). Some 61 per cent of all jobs growth in Moreton Bay-North was in full-time employment and 39 per cent was part-time. For both sexes full-time employment growth was the strongest with male full-time employment being 64 per cent of all growth (3,800) and for females 53 per cent of all growth (2,000). Total male jobs growth was 5,800 while total female jobs growth was 3,900.

Largest employing Industries - Sunshine Coast & Moreton Bay-North SA4s

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Source: ABS Labour Force data, February Quarter 2014 (4 quarter averages)

In Sunshine Coast, the Retail industry (14 per cent), Health Care and Social Assistance industry (15 per cent) and Construction industry (11 per cent) were the largest employing industries.

In Moreton Bay North, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry (16 per cent), Retail industry (13 per cent) and Construction industry (10 per cent) were the largest employing industries.

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Source: ABS Labour Force, February Quarter 2004 & 2014 (4 quarter averages).

The structural change in industry employment over the last 10 years has been quite different between the two regions.

In the Sunshine Coast, the Retail industry and the Health Care and Social Assistance industry have continued to grow. The Construction industry, Education and Training industry, Manufacturing industry and Public Administration and Safety industry have all decreased in importance.

In Moreton Bay-North, the real improver has been the Health Care and Social Assistance industry. While the Retail industry continues to be a major employer it has decreased marginally in the past 10 years.

Rising youth unemployment

SA4 Region

Youth unemployment(15-24 years) Youth

unemployment to population ratioPersons Unemployment rate

Sunshine Coast 4,000 11.9% 9%

Moreton Bay-North 3,900 18.5% 12%

Queensland 60,300 13.4% 9%

Australia 257,100 12.5% 8%

Source: ABS Labour Force data, April 2014 (12 month averages)

Due to their lack of skills and experience, youth (15 to 24 years) participating in the labour market can be particularly vulnerable during a labour market downturn.

In April 2014, the youth unemployment rate for the Sunshine Coast was 11.9 per cent, a decrease of 4.2 per cent since the previous year.

In Moreton Bay-North, the rate was higher at 18.5 per cent, an increase of 2.3 per cent. The youth unemployment rate for Moreton Bay-North was significantly higher than both Queensland (13.4 per cent) and Australia (12.5 per cent).

Similarly, the youth unemployment to population ratio in the Moreton Bay-North (12 per cent) was higher than Queensland (9 per cent) and Australia (8 per cent).

What are youth doing? Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region

Completed Year 12 :2800(9%)

Did not complete Year 12:5300(16%)

Population (18-24 years):

32,200

Employed:16,900(52%)

Completed Year 12:11,600(36%)

Not employed:5900(19%)


What are youth doing?Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region

Studying:9400(29%)

Not Studying:

22,800(71%)


Of the 18 to 24 year old cohort in the Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region, 29 per cent are studying, this is much lower that the figure for Queensland (35 per cent) and nationally (44 per cent).

Of these 18 to 24 year olds 71 per cent were not studying. Of these:

19 per cent were not employed at the time of census compared to 15 per cent for Queensland -

o 9 per cent had competed Year 12 or equivalent, this figure is 8 per cent for Queensland

o 10 per cent had not competed Year 12 study, compared to a figure of 7 per cent for Queensland

52 per cent were employed at the time of the census, compared to 50 per cent for Queensland

o 36 per cent had completed year 12 or equivalent, the same as the Queensland figure

o 16 per cent did not complete year 12. compared to 13 per cent for Queensland

High levels of disengagement amongst young adults (20-24 year olds)

High levels of disengagement amongst young adults aged 20-24 years


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At the time of the 2011 Census, 15 per cent of young adults males (aged 20 to 24 years) in the Sunshine Coast where neither studying nor employed (6 per cent not in the workforce and 9 per cent looking for work). In the Moreton Bay-North 18 per cent where neither studying nor employed (8 per cent were not in the workforce and 10 per cent were looking for work). This figure is higher than the Queensland figure of 13 per cent.

Of the young adult females in the Sunshine Coast, 19 per cent were neither studying nor employed (7 per cent not in the workforce and 12 per cent looking for work). This figure is even higher for Moreton Bay-North where 27 per cent of 20 to 24 year olds fall into this category (20 per cent not in the workforce and 7 per cent looking for work). The figure is 18 per cent for Queensland.

Low educational attainment – persons aged 25-34 years

Moreton Bay-North SA4 Sunshine Coast SA4 Queensland

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Low educational attainment in Moreton Bay-Northpersons aged 25-34 years

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At the time of the 2011 Census, the proportion of 25 to 34 year olds who had completed Year 12 or equivalent was 63 per cent in Moreton Bay-North and 71 per cent in Sunshine Coast, both smaller than Queensland and Australia (74 per cent and 75 per cent respectively).

In the Moreton Bay-North only 14 per cent of 25-34 year olds had attained a Bachelor Degree or Higher compared with 22 per cent in the Sunshine Coast, 29 per cent for Queensland and 35 per cent for Australia. However, a high proportion of 25-34 year olds in the Moreton Bay-North had attained an Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate III and IV (36 per cent) compared with Queensland and Australia (32 per cent and 30 per cent respectively). The figure was even higher for the Sunshine Coast where 38 per cent of 25-34 year olds had attained this level of education.

Job seekers who have not completed Year 12 and have limited experience in the workforce are likely to lack many basic employability skills that employers value and look for in applicants, particularly for lower skilled vacancies and entry level positions such as apprenticeships and traineeships.

Educational attainment and labour market outcomes – Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region

Educational attainment and labour market outcomesPersons aged 25-34 years - Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region


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There is a strong relationship between educational attainment and employment outcomes. For those aged 25 to 34 years in the Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region, there were high unemployment rates for those who had completed Certificate I & II but had not completed Year 12 (18.9 per cent) and those who did not complete Year 12 without any further post school qualification (15.2 per cent).

Unemployment rates are considerably lower for those who have completed a tertiary education at the Bachelor degree, Advanced Diploma and Diploma Level. It should also be noted that employment outcomes are better for those who have attained Certificate Levels III or IV. This emphasises the importance of post school education in ensuring success in gaining employment.

Improving Youth labour market outcomes

• Attitude/motivation• Job seeker expectations• Presentation

How can youth labour market outcomes improve?Feedback from Caboolture-Sunshine Coast employers

• School based work experience• Further education• Apprenticeships/traineeships

Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences Caboolture – Sunshine Coast Priority Employment Area, March 2014

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Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences Caboolture-Sunshine Coast Priority Employment Area, February 2014

Employers in Caboolture-Sunshine Coast were asked for feedback on strategies to improve labour market outcomes for youth.

The majority of employers (55 per cent) believed that employability and labour market engagement were the most important factors in improving youth labour market outcomes, most particularly:

• Attitude/motivation• Job seeker expectations• Presentation

A substantial proportion of employers (33 per cent) believed that experience, further education or training were most important for improving youth labour market outcomes, in particular:

• School based work experience• Education• Traineeships

Government incentives and vocational guidance was mentioned 14 per cent and Employer based initiatives was mentioned 3 per cent of the times.

Signs of a strengthening labour market

Indicators

Caboolture-Sunshine Coast All regions surveyed

(12 months toMarch 2014)

March 2014 March 2013

Annual vacancies per 100 staff 20 16 16

Increased staff 19% 18% 16%

Decreased staff 19% 21% 22%

Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, Caboolture-Sunshine Coast Priority Employment Area, March 2014; March 2013; All regions surveyed in the 12 months to March 2014

The survey results indicate a strengthening in labour markets conditions across Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region over the last year. Recruitment activity has increased over the year (from 16 vacancies to 20 vacancies per 100 staff). Additionally, a slightly larger proportion of employers had increased staff and a smaller proportion had decreased staff when compared to the results from a year earlier.

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Competition for Retail Trade positions, Education and Training positions and Manufacturing positions was the strongest. There was less competition for Accommodation and Food Services positions and Other Services positions.

The greatest competition was for Clerical and Administrative Workers (69.5 applicants per position), Sales Workers (22.4 applicants per position) and Managers (19.9 applicants per position). Employers depended heavily on formal methods of recruitment, especially internet, to find these workers which would explain the large number of applicants.

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Employers who used informal only• 63% used word of mouth• 32% were directly approached by job seeker

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Employers in the Caboolture-Sunshine Coast region relied on informal recruitment methods only, such as word of mouth and being approached by job seekers, slightly less often (42 per cent) than formal methods, (58 per cent) such as newspapers, the internet and recruitment agencies. Nevertheless, vacancies for which employers used informal recruitment methods attracted less than one fifth the numbers of applicants than when the employers used formal methods.

This highlights the value of job seekers actively approaching employers when looking for work. Formal method attracted an average of 28 applicants of which an average of 4 individuals was interviewed. Informal method attracted an average of 5 applicants of which an average of 2 individuals was interviewed.

Personality Traits and Employability Skills employers in Caboolture – Sunshine Coast viewed as essential

Personality traits and employability skills employers in Caboolture – Sunshine Coast viewed as essential

Customer Service Skills

Attitude & Motivation

Reliability, Honesty & Work Ethic

Presentation

Personality Traits considered most essential

Employability Skillsconsidered most essential


Interpersonal/Social Skills

Communication


There were a range of general employability skills and personality traits that employers in the Caboolture – Sunshine Coast commonly viewed as essential for the position they recently recruited for.

Employability skills commonly considered essential included:

Communication Interpersonal/Social Skills Customer Skills

Personality traits commonly considered essential included:

Attitude and Motivation Reliability, Honesty and Work Ethic Presentation

Employers moderately positive about future recruitment

Employers positive about future recruitmentCaboolture-Sunshine Coast region


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All industries Caboolture-Sunshine Coast (2014)

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27 per cent of employers interviewed expected to increase staff in the 12 months following the survey, compared to 24 per cent when the region was last surveyed in 2013 and 19 per cent for all surveyed regions combined.

Only 3 per cent of employers interviewed expected to decrease staff in the 12 months following the survey, compared to 4 per cent when the region was last surveyed and 6 per cent for all surveyed regions combined.

Opportunities exist across occupations

Many opportunities exist across occupations

49 per cent of employers in Caboolture-Sunshine Coast anticipate recruiting in the 12 months following the survey, most commonly for:

Bar Attendants and Baristas General Clerks

Sales Assistants (General) Waiters Registered Nurses Real Estate Sales Agents Truck Drivers Cabinetmakers Carpenters and Joiners Aged and Disabled Carers Child Carers Chefs *

*Occupations employers commonly considered difficult to fill over past 12 months


Other occupations found difficult to fill in our survey were:

• Sheetmetal Trade Workers• Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers• Motor Mechanics• Construction Managers• Sales Representatives

Conclusion

The labour market is mixed in the region…

• Unemployment rate has risen over the past 12 months in the Moreton Bay region while decreasing in the Sunshine Coast region

• Recruitment conditions strengthening

• Strong employment growth over the past five years, specifically in Health Care and Social Assistance and Retail Trade

Disadvantaged groups/challenges:

• Vulnerable and disengaged youth, persons with lower levels of education specifically in the Moreton Bay region

• Demographic change: ageing population, young people leaving the area

• Future labour supply

• Very strong competition for jobs, particularly jobs advertised formally

Many opportunities exist

• Major growth industries (Health)

• Almost half employers expect to recruit for a broad range of occupations and many difficult to fill including lower skilled

• Improved chances of getting a job for job seekers who actively approach employers

Job seekers need to be engaged in the labour market

• Employability skills a must

Continued employer engagement

Contact slide

If you have any questions about the presentation please contact the Employer Surveys Section or Recruitment Analysis Section on:

Tel: 1800 059 439 or

Email: [email protected]

More information on labour market conditions and other research on small areas can be found on these web sites

• www.employment.gov.au/LMIP

• www.employment.gov.au/SkillShortages

• www.employment.gov.au/RegionalReports

• www.employment.gov.au/australianjobs

• www.joboutlook.gov.au

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Australian Government Department of Employment

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