Almost 200 education jobs to be axed from regional areas
It is understood about 195 jobs are being cut from TAFE NSW, with many expected to go in regional centres including Dubbo, Orange and Port Macquarie.
In TAFE NSW's draft change management plan, which was distributed to staff and obtained by The Land, it outlines proposed jobs impacted for two sectors within the agency, the product and quality group as well as TAFE Digital.
While TAFE NSW did not confirm exact numbers to The Land, a spokesperson said until the consultation, review and placement process was complete, final positions and the locations would not be known.
"Importantly, no teaching positions have been identified for removal as part of the proposed changes," the spokesperson said.
It comes a day after The Land reported that 165 jobs were expected to be slashed at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in a decision that it says will enable the government to "work in a sustainable and responsible way".
And just last week, Transport for NSW also announced in a memo that there would be about 950 staff cuts.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said it was disappointing to hear this government seemed "hell bent" on removing any support for regional areas, with TAFE the latest victim.
"I've heard directly from local teachers about the concerns they have about another restructure, and the impact it's having on regional jobs," Mr Saunders said.
"Education and training are key to attracting and retaining skilled workers in the bush, and this will have broader implications on a range of industries already struggling with mass shortages."
The TAFE NSW spokesperson said last week, its employees were invited to participate in consultation on proposed changes to better align operations with the needs of students, industries, and communities.
The spokesperson said TAFE NSW had transitioned to a new operating model earlier this year to more closely align educational delivery with industry needs and prioritise community engagement.
"The changes proposed build on learnings from this transition to streamline processes, reduce duplication, and support more consistent delivery across the organisation," the spokesperson said.
They said it was also in line with recommendations from the 2024 NSW VET Review and supports the delivery of commitments in the TAFE NSW Charter.
"TAFE NSW has many roles that are location agnostic and can be performed from anywhere across the state," the spokesperson said.
"The consultation process is an opportunity for all employees to provide feedback on the proposed changes."
As several government departments undergo restructures and reduced spending, another agency is slashing jobs; this time it's education.
It is understood about 195 jobs are being cut from TAFE NSW, with many expected to go in regional centres including Dubbo, Orange and Port Macquarie.
In TAFE NSW's draft change management plan, which was distributed to staff and obtained by The Land, it outlines proposed jobs impacted for two sectors within the agency, the product and quality group as well as TAFE Digital.
While TAFE NSW did not confirm exact numbers to The Land, a spokesperson said until the consultation, review and placement process was complete, final positions and the locations would not be known.
"Importantly, no teaching positions have been identified for removal as part of the proposed changes," the spokesperson said.
It comes a day after The Land reported that 165 jobs were expected to be slashed at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in a decision that it says will enable the government to "work in a sustainable and responsible way".
And just last week, Transport for NSW also announced in a memo that there would be about 950 staff cuts.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said it was disappointing to hear this government seemed "hell bent" on removing any support for regional areas, with TAFE the latest victim.
"I've heard directly from local teachers about the concerns they have about another restructure, and the impact it's having on regional jobs," Mr Saunders said.
"Education and training are key to attracting and retaining skilled workers in the bush, and this will have broader implications on a range of industries already struggling with mass shortages."
The TAFE NSW spokesperson said last week, its employees were invited to participate in consultation on proposed changes to better align operations with the needs of students, industries, and communities.
The spokesperson said TAFE NSW had transitioned to a new operating model earlier this year to more closely align educational delivery with industry needs and prioritise community engagement.
"The changes proposed build on learnings from this transition to streamline processes, reduce duplication, and support more consistent delivery across the organisation," the spokesperson said.
They said it was also in line with recommendations from the 2024 NSW VET Review and supports the delivery of commitments in the TAFE NSW Charter.
"TAFE NSW has many roles that are location agnostic and can be performed from anywhere across the state," the spokesperson said.
"The consultation process is an opportunity for all employees to provide feedback on the proposed changes."
As several government departments undergo restructures and reduced spending, another agency is slashing jobs; this time it's education.
It is understood about 195 jobs are being cut from TAFE NSW, with many expected to go in regional centres including Dubbo, Orange and Port Macquarie.
In TAFE NSW's draft change management plan, which was distributed to staff and obtained by The Land, it outlines proposed jobs impacted for two sectors within the agency, the product and quality group as well as TAFE Digital.
While TAFE NSW did not confirm exact numbers to The Land, a spokesperson said until the consultation, review and placement process was complete, final positions and the locations would not be known.
"Importantly, no teaching positions have been identified for removal as part of the proposed changes," the spokesperson said.
It comes a day after The Land reported that 165 jobs were expected to be slashed at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in a decision that it says will enable the government to "work in a sustainable and responsible way".
And just last week, Transport for NSW also announced in a memo that there would be about 950 staff cuts.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said it was disappointing to hear this government seemed "hell bent" on removing any support for regional areas, with TAFE the latest victim.
"I've heard directly from local teachers about the concerns they have about another restructure, and the impact it's having on regional jobs," Mr Saunders said.
"Education and training are key to attracting and retaining skilled workers in the bush, and this will have broader implications on a range of industries already struggling with mass shortages."
The TAFE NSW spokesperson said last week, its employees were invited to participate in consultation on proposed changes to better align operations with the needs of students, industries, and communities.
The spokesperson said TAFE NSW had transitioned to a new operating model earlier this year to more closely align educational delivery with industry needs and prioritise community engagement.
"The changes proposed build on learnings from this transition to streamline processes, reduce duplication, and support more consistent delivery across the organisation," the spokesperson said.
They said it was also in line with recommendations from the 2024 NSW VET Review and supports the delivery of commitments in the TAFE NSW Charter.
"TAFE NSW has many roles that are location agnostic and can be performed from anywhere across the state," the spokesperson said.
"The consultation process is an opportunity for all employees to provide feedback on the proposed changes."
As several government departments undergo restructures and reduced spending, another agency is slashing jobs; this time it's education.
It is understood about 195 jobs are being cut from TAFE NSW, with many expected to go in regional centres including Dubbo, Orange and Port Macquarie.
In TAFE NSW's draft change management plan, which was distributed to staff and obtained by The Land, it outlines proposed jobs impacted for two sectors within the agency, the product and quality group as well as TAFE Digital.
While TAFE NSW did not confirm exact numbers to The Land, a spokesperson said until the consultation, review and placement process was complete, final positions and the locations would not be known.
"Importantly, no teaching positions have been identified for removal as part of the proposed changes," the spokesperson said.
It comes a day after The Land reported that 165 jobs were expected to be slashed at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in a decision that it says will enable the government to "work in a sustainable and responsible way".
And just last week, Transport for NSW also announced in a memo that there would be about 950 staff cuts.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said it was disappointing to hear this government seemed "hell bent" on removing any support for regional areas, with TAFE the latest victim.
"I've heard directly from local teachers about the concerns they have about another restructure, and the impact it's having on regional jobs," Mr Saunders said.
"Education and training are key to attracting and retaining skilled workers in the bush, and this will have broader implications on a range of industries already struggling with mass shortages."
The TAFE NSW spokesperson said last week, its employees were invited to participate in consultation on proposed changes to better align operations with the needs of students, industries, and communities.
The spokesperson said TAFE NSW had transitioned to a new operating model earlier this year to more closely align educational delivery with industry needs and prioritise community engagement.
"The changes proposed build on learnings from this transition to streamline processes, reduce duplication, and support more consistent delivery across the organisation," the spokesperson said.
They said it was also in line with recommendations from the 2024 NSW VET Review and supports the delivery of commitments in the TAFE NSW Charter.
"TAFE NSW has many roles that are location agnostic and can be performed from anywhere across the state," the spokesperson said.
"The consultation process is an opportunity for all employees to provide feedback on the proposed changes."
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