There is a need for a projects officer to track and assist in the processing of Seafood CRC Program 1 proposals, milestones, draft and final reports to ensure timely processing.
Future Proofing The Northern Australia Aquaculture Industry Need For Skilled Staff To 2050
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$18,200.00
Summary
The project is focussed on capacity building to meet the skills needs of an expanding industry and thus fits into strategic priority 5.3: Deliver skills for the new economy. The northern Australia aquaculture industry will need between 1400 and 2300 new skilled staff by 2030 to support projected industry growth. Aquaculture producers identified challenges in the shortage of domestic skilled and experienced aquaculture staff and on-farm biosecurity and health management capacity building. Produce ....The project is focussed on capacity building to meet the skills needs of an expanding industry and thus fits into strategic priority 5.3: Deliver skills for the new economy. The northern Australia aquaculture industry will need between 1400 and 2300 new skilled staff by 2030 to support projected industry growth. Aquaculture producers identified challenges in the shortage of domestic skilled and experienced aquaculture staff and on-farm biosecurity and health management capacity building. Producers highlighted the requirement to build skills to meet industry growth needs, including professional development for current staff, aligning training with industry needs and promoting career opportunities in the northern Australian aquaculture industry among regional communities. The proposed project aims to de-risk industry investment into growth by matching human capital expansion to industry growth predictions. Objectives: 1. Provide educational providers with documentation of the skills sets required of their graduates in order to shape course outcomes. 2. Provide data on the capacity requirements of education providers into the future to guide the course size needed to meet the expansion ambitions of the industry. 3. Provide evidence and pathways to meaningful careers for students entering the latter stages of secondary education. 4. A workforce education that more closely matches industry demand for qualified personnel. Read moreRead less
Assistance With The Re-education Of [WA] South Coast Tuna Fishermen
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Assist WA South Coast tuna fishermen to diversify their fishing activities from fishing for southern bluefin tuna, and with technical information re fishing
Objectives: 1. Maintain the interest of tuna fishermen in the tagging program to encourage the return of tags from SBT caught in 1986/87; 2. To "flush out" tags from fish that were caught in previous years, but for some reason were not returned
New And Emerging Aquaculture Species Subprogram: Review Of FRDC Investment Policies And Strategies And Development Of A Management Framework For New And Emerging Aquaculture Research
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$49,652.80
Summary
Since 2000 FRDC has invested, through its public good, considerable resources in emerging and developing aquaculture species. There have been some slight changes in the direction taken, but overall very little has changed. For example, abalone and barramundi aquaculture are now seen as mature sectors that should not obtain the degree of public good investment they received in the past. These areas have traditionally been managed as individual sectors with little cross fertilisation.
....Since 2000 FRDC has invested, through its public good, considerable resources in emerging and developing aquaculture species. There have been some slight changes in the direction taken, but overall very little has changed. For example, abalone and barramundi aquaculture are now seen as mature sectors that should not obtain the degree of public good investment they received in the past. These areas have traditionally been managed as individual sectors with little cross fertilisation.
In the recent funding round, six new applications in the emerging and developing species aquaculture category were submitted. As such, it was considered that the FRDC should revise its investment strategy in this area. This would involve FRDC ceasing its individual sector based approach using public good funds and initiating a Emerging and Developing Aquaculture Species Program.
In addition, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has been involved in the development of new rural industries and has recently published reports regarding critical success factors (Critical Success Factors in New Rural Industries, RIRDC Publication 09/002, March 2009) and turning good ideas into profitable ventures. The RIRDC has also been involved in the investment in fisheries related programs regarding the development of aquaculture species. The FRDC is keen to engage in this process and co-invest in fisheries related R&D. Objectives: 1. To review FRDC’s current policies and investment in new and emerging species (including an assessment of the existing five investment criteria) 2. To advise on a new policy for new and emerging species 3. To develop an investment strategy (including the role of FRDC (facilitator, leader, catalyst, co-investor, follower), partnership linkages) 4. To develop a process for implementing the strategy (including what would be the level of FRDC investment program coordination/support and KPIs (environmental, economic and social performance)) Read moreRead less
Seafood Employment And Training Platform – Pathways Content Creation
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$112,000.00
Summary
Through the online platform, potential and existing employees will understand and have access to employment opportunities, resources to help build their knowledge, skills, competencies and experience (capabilities), identify career progression, training and development opportunities.
The platform content will focus on creating a positive/realistic narrative by providing a balanced portrayal, telling the story of seafood as a sustainable, future focused industry with growth opportunities ....Through the online platform, potential and existing employees will understand and have access to employment opportunities, resources to help build their knowledge, skills, competencies and experience (capabilities), identify career progression, training and development opportunities.
The platform content will focus on creating a positive/realistic narrative by providing a balanced portrayal, telling the story of seafood as a sustainable, future focused industry with growth opportunities and varied career options for all skill levels. Enabling an eye-opening experience, users will respond positively to being exposed to the breadth and depth of the seafood industry. Showcasing the variety of roles, sustainable solutions, low barriers to entry as well as transferability of skills will help paint the picture of a varied and inclusive industry where all are welcome.
This project aims to utilise existing and generate new content, as identified in project research to enable a successful platform launch. Objectives: 1. Work through the collateral database assessment to prioritise and address gaps 2. Map industry career pathways, role type, skills, qualifications and courses for platform launch 3. Generate new and re-purpose existing content/collateral for platform use 4. Provide expertise to inform career tool development (post platform launch) 5. Support FRDC and SIA to engage and support stakeholders in the project Read moreRead less
People Development Program: Australian Agricultural Industries Young Innovators And Scientists Awards
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$261,024.34
Summary
This project addresses the need to encourage and support early career researchers and innovation, as identified in the FRDC people development strategy Objectives: 1. To award one scholarship annually