Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (New South Wales)
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| Formed | 1 July 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | New South Wales |
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The New South Wales Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Infrastructure Development, known as the NSW Department of Industry, leads the NSW Government's contribution to making NSW a fertile place to invest and to produce goods and services, thereby creating jobs and opportunities for our citizens. The department's vision is a strong NSW economy building resilient communities. [1]
Responsibilities
The NSW Department of Industry supports all areas of economic activity where NSW has competitive strengths, and has responsibilities for:
- skill formation and development to match industry demand
- partnering with stakeholders in stewardship and sustainable use of the state's natural resources, and
- supporting economic growth in the regions.
The strategies of the NSW Department of Industry are built on close relationships to understand industry's needs. The department delivers a wide range of training and specialist advisory services, and works to secure efficient and dependable government decision-making that contributes to business confidence.
The department measures its success by the growth in quantity of employment and the value of output, and the competitiveness and sustainability of NSW industries.[2]
Structure
The NSW Department of Industry is led by the Secretary, Simon Smith, who is supported by an executive team consisting of the heads of each division. The department has three operational divisions delivering to its industries:
- NSW Department of Primary Industries
- Economic, Skills and Regional Development, and
- Resources and Energy.
A single central division, Finance, Strategy & Operations, provides corporate services and coordination across a range of operational and strategic functions.
The Office of the Secretary, Communications and Engagement, the Chief Audit Executive and the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer report directly to the Secretary, NSW Department of Industry.
Jobs for NSW, TAFE NSW, Local Land Services, the NSW Small Business Commissioner, the Cross-Border Commissioner and the Land and Water Commissioner are aligned with the NSW Department of Industry.[3]
