JOBS 2.0: A snapshot of the talent drought & how we solve it
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About the Event
One of the key actions from the 2022 Jobs and Skills Summit is ‘Maximising jobs and opportunities in our industries and communities'. Since that time the shortage of skills has been exacerbated by the expansion of a number of sectors including defence, mining and energy, health, tech and cyber. It seems that no sector is untouched in the race for skills.
At the upcoming AmCham Business Luncheon, Adam Reid, Chief Executive for the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science will deliver some remarks around the future industries that will drive South Australia’s prosperity and capability.
Our panel of experts will then discuss the talent drought in tourism, hospitality, aged care and higher education’s response to skills; how will we develop and keep productive teams; and what still needs to be done to ensure that Australia can realise its potential in the future industries that will change the world.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 27 July
Time: 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: SkyCity Adelaide
Pricing
Members: Single: $179 / Table of 10: $1790
Non-Members: $229 / Table of 10: $2290
Speaker Biographies
Adam Reid, Chief Executive, Department for Industry Innovation and Science
Adam is the Chief Executive of the Department for Industry Innovation and Science in South Australia, responsible for supporting sustainable economic growth through research and innovation, technology development, industry and business growth, manufacturing capability and skilled and business migration.
He brings over 20 years of experience within the South Australian public sector in industry, science and innovation policy and program delivery. Prior to becoming the Chief Executive, Adam was the Executive Director of the Innovation and Science division with the Department for Innovation and Skills, responsible for developing and supporting the state’s innovation system to drive economic growth.
Previously Adam held executive positions within the Department of State Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development, where he led industry policy and strategy implementation, small business and investment management.
In his previous roles Adam led the development of South Australia’s manufacturing strategy, purchase and planning of the Tonsley Innovation District, investments in strategic research infrastructure and capabilities and the transition of the state’s automotive supply chain. Adam holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide.
David Christian, Chief Operating Officer, SkyCity Australia
David Christian has more than 30 years' experience in hospitality, casino, and hotel management in Australia and Asia. David has spent the past 20+ years in Executive Management and General Management. David is responsible for SkyCity's Adelaide business and overseeing SkyCity Group's International gaming business. Since joining SkyCity in 2005, David's held a number of senior roles. In addition to COO and GM of SkyCity Adelaide, David's also had appointments as General Manager SkyCity Darwin, Auckland and Hamilton.
Most recently, in early 2021, David was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer of SkyCity Australia, following three years as the General Manager of SkyCity Adelaide. In his time at SkyCity Adelaide David's been responsible for overseeing its $330 million transformation, one of the most significant private investment projects in Adelaide's CBD in recent memory. The transformation consists of a 120-room hotel, Eos by SkyCity, expanded gaming and various new signature bars and restaurants, as well as a major restoration of the heritage building. Prior to joining SkyCity David spent two decades with The Federal Group, based in a number of their casinos and resorts including venues in Singapore, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Launceston and Darwin.
David holds an MBA from Deakin University in Victoria as well as a Diploma of Hospitality Management from Drysdale House in Tasmania.
Jane Pickering, Chief Executive Officer, Eldercare
Jane Pickering is the Chief Executive of Eldercare Australia Ltd. Eldercare is one of the largest residential aged care and retirement living providers in South Australia. Jane has held several Executive and Chief Executive positions in the health and aged care sectors prior to being appointed as CE of Eldercare in 2013.
Jane has held several Board positions in the community housing and health sectors, is a member of industry advisory Boards for both Flinders University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. She the Chair of the South Australian Leaders for Gender Equity and is a member of the SA Gender Pay Gap Task Force.
She has a solid reputation for leading cultural change within organisations whilst embedding cultures of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Jane believes it is a privilege to work with other leaders to advance gender equity in SA.
Professor Marnie Hughes, Warrington AO Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Enterprise, University of SA
Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO is the strategic and operational leader for research and development, translation and commercialisation at the University of South Australia. Her role is to oversee the design, delivery and to review of approaches that advance novel insights, and industry and community partnerships for social and economic growth, renewal, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Marnie has a global profile as a systems philosopher who works to show how our understandings of the past shape our present, and our future. In 2008 she was named the Australian Prime Minister’s University Teacher of the Year, and in 2022, she was made an Officer in the Order of Australia for distinguished service to higher education governance, leadership, and mentoring.
MODERATOR - Mike Smithson, Political Reporter and Presenter, Channel 7 News
Mike Smithson is one of the most experienced reporters and presenters in the Seven Network, having worked as a television journalist and newsreader for 41 years.
He was awarded the prestigious Journalist of the Year in South Australia in 2007 plus numerous other awards for his work on television and in newspapers for his political commentary and critique, where he’s influenced public opinion.
For 25 years Mike was the senior political reporter in Adelaide having covered many changes of government. During his long journalistic career, he’s also interviewed every Prime Minister: from Gough Whitlam to Albo – 11 in all.
Mike is currently Chief Reporter and weekend news presenter. He is a regular political commentator on FIVEaa and ABC Radio.
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UPDATE to Terms & Conditions
If Government Health Orders change and in-person events are suspended, the AmCham program will go virtual and links will be sent to all attendees. A 50% refund will be paid to ticket holders. (Please see Terms and Conditions for specific details).
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