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Develop new skills and capabilities required for infrastructure projects, and widen opportunities for communities to participate through targeted actions in training and employment initiatives

a.

Enhance training and development for infrastructure delivery agencies, particularly in the areas of commercial skills for large projects (bidding, pricing, contract administration, procurement, evaluation) and Project, Program and Portfolio leadership.

Sector:Multiple
Location:Statewide
Lead agency:Infrastructure NSW
Implementation timeframe:Extended Program

b.

Deliver joint government and industry certification and training for staff engaged in large, complex project development and delivery.

Sector:Multiple
Location:Statewide
Lead agency:Infrastructure NSW
Implementation timeframe:Extended Program

c.

Work with the construction industry to co-design training for projects, from entry level to project management.

Sector:Multiple
Location:Statewide
Lead agency:Infrastructure NSW
Implementation timeframe:Extended Program

d.

Improve regional NSW local council capability in business case development, strategic planning, project management and assurance and asset management.

Sector:Multiple
Location:Statewide
Lead agency:Infrastructure NSW
Implementation timeframe:Extended Program

e.

Where possible, provide information on the pipeline of infrastructure work for the regions so that local communities and businesses can better prepare for employment and business opportunities.

Sector:Multiple
Location:Statewide
Lead agency:Infrastructure NSW
Implementation timeframe:Extended Program

f.

Work with local Aboriginal communities and businesses to support employment opportunities and business growth by:

  • forming partnerships between Aboriginal-led training organisations, TAFE NSW, infrastructure delivery agencies, businesses and local communities
  • improving agencies’ data collection with regard to the application of the Aboriginal Procurement Policy, including through cross-agency knowledge sharing.
Sector:Social
Location:Statewide
Lead agency:Infrastructure NSW
Implementation timeframe:Extended Program