Career and Workforce Development Centre

In reply to Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (3 August 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I am advised that:

Since opening, an average of 30 people per month have attended the Career and Workforce Development Centre to access scheduled appointments, information and referrals including: career and transition planning; career coaching; skills profiling; assistance to identify training courses, tickets and licences; and resume and job search support. Two departmental staff are available to assist people.

The centre has an annual operating budget of $200,000, which includes rent of $135,450 per annum.