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Published: Thursday 11 June 2009
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This campaign aims to attract the right people to sustain and enhance Defence capability by generating enough enquiries to successfully meet Australian Defence Force's recruitment target. The commercials advertise a variety of specific Army positions and have been developed to enhance and support the current suite of Army commercials.

Published: Tuesday 31 October 2017
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The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the transition of the Remote Jobs and Communities Programme to the Community Development Programme, including whether the Community Development Programme is well designed and administered effectively and efficiently.

Entity
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Department of Employment; Department of Human Services
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Potential audit: 2024-25
Potential

This audit would assess the effectiveness of the Australian Industry Participation Authority.

The Australian Industry Participation Authority administers the Australian Industry Participation requirements under the Australian Jobs Act 2013. A 2018 review investigated the transparency of processes to ensure compliance under the legislation.

Entity
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Contact

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Potential audit: 2024-25
Potential

This audit would examine the approach to assisting long-term unemployed job seekers through the Workforce Australia program. The audit would assess the effectiveness of the more intensive supports provided by Workforce Australia with a focus on oversight of performance and compliance by employment services providers, and whether the program is meeting its intended objectives. The audit may also assess the effectiveness of contract management by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).

Entity
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Contact

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Published: Wednesday 19 September 2001
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In May 1997, the $1 billion Federation Fund was announced as part of the 1997-98 Budget to mark the Centenary of Federation. One component, the Federation Fund Major Projects ($906.8m), was to provide financial assistance to a number of major projects of national significance; by generating jobs in the construction industry and by making a significant and ongoing contribution to Australia and the Australian economy. Projects were expected to be geographically spread around Australia and well advanced, but not necessarily complete, by 2001. Commonwealth monies were intended to fully fund projects; augment existing funding; or match funding from other sources. The objective of the audit was to determine the extent to which the administration of the Federation Fund programme met identified better practice in relation to policy development and programme planning; the process of calling for, assessing, approving and announcing proposals; and ongoing programme and project management.

Entity
Across Agency
Potential audit: 2024-25
Potential

This audit would assess the effectiveness of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) in the development and implementation of frameworks to govern the use of new and emerging technologies. DISR has oversight of frameworks that support Australian industries (private sector) and DTA oversees Australian Government entities’ application of emerging technology such as artificial intelligence (AI).

The Australian Government announced $101.2 million in the 2023–24 Federal Budget to support businesses to integrate quantum and AI technologies into their operations. The investment is expected to support the creation of 1.2 million tech-related jobs by 2030, increasing local capacity and capability and driving the uptake of these technologies.

Entity
Department of Industry, Science and Resources; Digital Transformation Agency
Contact

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Published: Wednesday 31 August 2011
Published

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of DEEWR’s and FaHCSIA’s administration of the Australian Government’s responsibilities under Element 1 of the National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation (including the NT Jobs Package).

Entity
Across Entities
Published: Wednesday 26 June 2013
Published

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ management of the Australian Government’s contribution to the Covenant. The scope of the audit is the Australian Government’s role in the initial establishment of the Covenant and its ongoing contribution through other employment programs.

Entity
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Contact

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Published: Thursday 14 April 2011
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The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of CRS Australia’s delivery of Disability Management Services. In assessing CRS Australia’s performance, the ANAO examined whether:

  • services are delivered in accordance with CRS Australia’s operating procedures, which incorporate the Disability Services Standards and the requirements of the DEEWR MOU;
  • CRS Australia has an effective client feedback (including complaints) system, which is used to identify and address business risks and areas for improving service delivery; and
  • sound governance arrangements (including performance monitoring and reporting) are in place to monitor service delivery.

The audit did not specifically examine issues and information relating to the commercial nature of the business, such as profitability levels and competitive neutrality arrangements.

Entity
Department of Human Services
Published: Thursday 31 May 2007
Published

The objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency and the effectiveness of DEWR's administrative oversight for the WfD programme. The components of administration examined included whether:

  • the operation of the WfD programme was guided by sound business planning including risk assessment;
  • DEWR effectively and efficiently managed, monitored and reported the performance of CWCs in meeting contractual obligations;
  • adequate support was provided to DEWR contract managers and account managers to assist in the delivery of WfD outcomes;
  • there was evaluation of the performance of CWCs in delivering WfD objectives on behalf of the department;
  • DEWR measures the effectiveness of WfD against programme objectives; and
  • DEWR had implemented agreed recommendations from the previous WfD audit, where current and relevant.
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