Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Ahead of the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference (IODS) 2024, Invest and Trade Western Australia provided international and interstate delegates with their first taste of WA. The delegate briefing provides a high-level overview of our State from both an industry and economic perspective, as well as showcasing other Diversify WA priority sectors and including an introduction to WA's indigenous culture. 💬 Guests were able to engage in a dynamic panel discussion with: ✨ Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Minister for Defence Industry and Veterans Issues ✨ Rebecca Brown, Director General, Department of Jobs Tourism Science and Innovation (JTSI) ✨ Simone Spencer, Deputy Director General, Strategy and International Engagement, JTSI ✨ Linda Dawson, Deputy Director General, Industry, Science and Innovation, JTSI The briefing was held at the WA Museum Boola Bardip and while networking with industry colleagues, delegates were able to explore the 'Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn' exhibition, providing an opportunity to understand WA's indigenous culture a little more. #IODS2024

Earn a salary while you learn! Applications are now open for Aboriginal university students to build a future career with us while studying. This program offers Aboriginal undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to statewide projects and initiatives, leveraging your skills and knowledge to positively impact the West Australian economy. 👉 If this is you apply online here: https://loom.ly/BXeCMQQ 📘 Learn more about this new program here: https://loom.ly/pbFEUNg Share this opportunity with someone you know. Applications are closing at midday on Tuesday 10 September!

Be a part of growing WA's economy! We are looking for up to 10 graduates to join our team here at JTSI. About this opportunity: 💼 18-month program 🔃 Customised rotation plan 🏗️ Work on statewide projects and initiatives 📁 Build the skills, experience and networks for a career in the public sector You will be based in one of JTSI’s 6 business groups with a customised rotation plan providing opportunities to work across the agency and at our partner agencies. We are located in the city overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). 📕 Learn more about this role on our website: https://loom.ly/KXeT9IQ 🏁 Or apply online: https://loom.ly/2Gv3x5Q Hurry! Applications close on Tuesday 10 September at midday.

The WA delegation currently in Norway and led by our Director General Rebecca Brown visited various sites as part of the ONS conference, exploring the latest innovations in oil and gas decommissioning. 🚧🦺 First stop: NORCE Norwegian Research Centre to view the NORCE Ulrigg facility, home to the world's most advanced and realistic drilling simulator environment. 🏗️ This state-of-the-art facility is pushing the boundaries in drilling technology, crucial for enhancing safety and efficiency in real-world scenarios. The team also visited the go radical p&a (GraPA) project, a key Energy Transition Norway initiative. This project is focused on delivering innovative technical solutions to halve the environmental footprint and costs of Plugging and Abandonment (P&A) operations while ensuring long-term well integrity. 🛠️ And finally, the AF Environmental Base, a dedicated receival, dismantling and sorting facility to process decommissioned oil and gas facilities where AF Offshore Decom specialises in bespoke decommissioning solutions for the global offshore energy market. Tailored to meet diverse needs, their expertise ensures efficient and environmentally responsible decommissioning. 🌿 Seeing how different countries are advancing in decommissioning and learning from these international leaders is key as we continue to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and support sustainable development in Western Australia. 💡🌏 Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/0KceXW4 #ONS2024 #EnergyTransition #Decommissioning #Innovation #Sustainability

One of our key objectives is to advance the economic outcomes for Western Australia. Renewable energy and a world class innovation system is key to growing the jobs of tomorrow, today. 🔑 Director General Rebecca Brown is at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference with a WA delegation. #ONS2024 provides an opportunity to build valuable connections and uncover ways to drive WA's decarbonisation efforts as part of the global energy transition. 🤝🌱 Rebecca has been meeting with other government representatives and stakeholders at Stavanger, Norway along with the Invest and Trade Western Australia UK office. ✈️ Rebecca was joined at ONS by Her Excellency Kerin Ayyalaraju, Australian Ambassador to Denmark, Norway and Iceland, John Langoulant AO, Duane McDonnell Director Industry Transition and Andrew Chaplyn Deputy Director General DEMIRS along with WA industry delegates. Global industry leaders discussed the latest energy insights and explored meaningful actions for a sustainable future at the international markets session led by Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP). 🌏 Taking to the stage to dive into upcoming projects, challenges and emphasise the need for industry innovation were: 💡 Francis Norman (CODA - Centre of Decommissioning Australia) 💡 Voula Terzoudi (Woodside Energy) 💡 Ursula Benson (Chevron Australia) Pivotree, Alcoa, Diversified Communications, Liberty Industrial #ONS2024 #NetZero #WesternAustralia

Tourism Western Australia's goal is to grow tourism by marketing WA as an incredible holiday and business events destination; attracting and promoting world-class sporting, cultural and arts events; and improving access, accommodation and tourism experiences. Recruitment is now underway for a Managing Director for our State Tourism Organisation. Details below ⬇

📣 Organisations looking to boost their business to win large contracts, this grant could be for you! Applications for the Supplying Key Projects round of the Local Capability Fund are closing soon! Small to medium-sized enterprises across Western Australia are encouraged to apply for their share of over $3 million in grants. The Supplying Key Projects round is designed to help businesses enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness in securing major contracts. Apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/xYmr-xI 🗓️ Applications close on 13 September at 3pm AWST Don't miss your chance to secure funding! Find out more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/jAM8Ru0

The biggest week in life sciences is back with AusBiotech 2024! ✨ We are looking to take a delegation of Western Australian business in the health and medical life sciences industry 🏥🔬 to attend this year’s event in Melbourne. 📝 If you are interested in or planning to attend #AusBiotech2024, complete the Expression of Interest today: https://loom.ly/haEwlMk Western Australia’s unique comparative advantages in the health and medical life sciences industry are key to attracting capital and talent in an increasingly competitive global environment. Attracting investment is a focus area and AusBioTech 2024 is an opportunity to facilitating these industry connections. 🌏 Read more about our Health and Medical Life Sciences Strategy here 👉 https://loom.ly/EJ0ANJM

📣 Western Australia Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) 2024 has been launched! WAIPS 2024 expands the scope to engage more of WA's small-to-medium enterprises (SME's) business for the supply of goods and services in state government procurement. The strategy's key focus areas include: ✨Innovation ✨Health and medical ✨Digital technologies ✨Goods and services relative to environment/climate change The refreshed WAIPS is designed to support WA in an evolving economy and changing environment. The strategy includes collaborating with State Government agencies and targeted stakeholder groups to develop and implement new initiatives to support the engagement of local industry. Learn more about the refreshed strategy 👉 https://loom.ly/7qJ41BQ

The Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy (DIAS) is live! The strategy, WA: Digitally Evolved, aims to accelerate the digital transformation and uplift of WA's digital industries to enhance productivity, resilience and competitiveness. Developed through consultation with the industry, the strategy has 3 goals: ✨ WA has a growing and vibrant digital sector ✨ local businesses continually evolve in digital capabilities ✨ local businesses transform through embracing digital technologies The strategy involves 5 priority action areas to ensure that WA has thriving businesses and industries that are digitally secure, enabled and empowered 💪 Learn more about WA: Digitally Evolved 👉 https://loom.ly/I3QJC-0