Please note: Applications need to be uploaded by 5pm 31st March 2012
In order to clarify the eligibility criteria and the definition of General Government in the National Workforce Development Fund Guidelines, Government Skills Australia wishes to provide the following information to assist you in assessing your eligibility to apply.
State or Commonwealth Government departments are not eligible to apply for the NWDF if they are classified as a “Government Unit” under the Australian System of Government Finance Statistics (GFS) framework. Dispensation could be given, if the Government department can provide evidence that the project relates to activity that is not a general government function.
If the activity is a State or Commonwealth government only function then it is out of scope. For example any government qualification (PSP04) is ineligible.
Those in the budget/finance area of the Department will be familiar with the GFS framework. A link the ABS publication that outlines the standard is below. This publication is referred to in the guidelines for the National Workforce Development Fund.
Under the eligibility criteria stated in the NWDF Guidelines, all enterprises from Local Government, Corrections, Public Safety and Water Industries can apply to participate in the program.
Applications and associated information must be submitted using the on-line application form available from TED Online via https://tedonline.deewr.gov.au
Qualifications eligible for funding are those that map to occupations listed on the Priority Occupations List (POL), which can be downloaded below.
For further information contact funding@governmentskills.com.au.
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Water Career Pathways Chart is a poster aimed at school and VET students outlining various job roles available in the water industry. To order your copy, please email us.
