Building a Quality Community Services Workforce 2017

Providers of community services are responding to changing needs of Australians across all sectors. Furthermore, the arrival of various reforms for NDIS, aged care, family and child and mental health services has left the community services workforce uncertain with failure and struggling with reform fatigue. This is exacerbated by the pending changes to visa requirements for a sector relying heavily on migrant workers. With a growing deficit in the workforce, the attraction and retention of highly skilled staff is the key to meeting the demand for community services. How can you become an employer of choice for employees with the right skills and aptitude for your sector? Attend to learn how to: - Assess gaps in your workforce strategy and plan strategically for growth - Address workforce shortages through effective recruitment - Provide purpose and support to staff in a complex care environment - Establish a values driven strategic workforce plan - Use technology to manage and connect with your workforce -Improve job quality and experience for increased staff retention Who will attend? Executive leadership and managers from Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health and Family and Community Services with responsibilities for: - People and Culture - Human Resources - Recruitment and Talent Acquisition - Learning and Development - Practice and Quality