GREAT SOUTHERN WORKFORCE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY 2025

Welcome to the Workforce Needs Assessment Survey.

The Survey takes only 15 minutes to complete and we appreciate you taking the time to answer all the questions provided.

All responses will be kept confidential, with all data being used in aggregate so that responses cannot be identified.

3.How many employees do you have today?(Required.)

200 or more employees

20 - 199 employees

5 - 19 employees

0 - 4 employees

4.Does your business experience worker shortages?(Required.)

Yes, right now.

Not now but expecting worker shortages in the near future.

No, we do not experience worker shortages.

5.What occupations are you finding most difficult to recruit for?

8.What visa programs would your business consider to fill worker shortages?

None.

Western Australia Designated Area Migration Agreement.

Connect with skilled migrants through the WA Government's Skilled Migrant Employment Register (SMER).

Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALMS) program.

Temporary or permanent Employer Sponsored Skilled Visas.

Working Holiday Visas.

Student and Temporary Graduate Visas.

Others (eg. New Zealand citizens, dependents / partner or family visa holders).

9.What are the challenges of utilizing existing visa programs to meet your skills shortage needs?

Too slow to be responsive to business needs.

Requirements are too high for the migrant worker.

Visa programs are too expensive.

Overseas skills and qualifications do not align with local industry standards or expectations.

They are too temporary a solution.

Visa process is too complicated for small enterprises to use.

Other (please specify)

10.If there was an initiative in the Great Southern that would help your business attract and retain employees, what would it be?

11.What are the most important occupations for your business over the next five (5) years?

Type of occupation and the number of workers required.

12.Which training delivery modes would be most effective for your business?

On the job training.

Short courses at TAFE / training providers.

Apprenticeship.

Partnership with education / training providers to help design courses that better meet industry needs.

Other (please specify)

13.Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns about your workforce needs?

14.Would you like to be informed by RDA Great Southern on matters relating to skilled migration?

No thanks.

IF Yes, please provide your business name, contact name and email address.

Thank you for your valuable time in completing this Survey.

If you have any questions about this Survey or about skilled migration, you can contact our Research Officer on research@rdagreatsouthern.com.au .