Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Kirsty Harcourt - Cooke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in policy advising and project management, currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. Previously, Kirsty held several key positions within the Department of Education, including Project Director and Acting Director for the Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce, as well as Team Manager. Additional experience includes a managerial role in the Well-being Health and Engagement Division at the Department of Education & Training, Victoria, and a position as a Sales Specialist at Coronis Realty. Kirsty holds an Executive Masters in Public Administration, with a focus on Political Science and Government, from ANZSOG, completed between 2017 and 2019.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Our mission is to support Australians in finding safe, secure, and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future. Secure jobs are vital for the prosperity of our nation, driving economic growth and providing certainty to individuals. In a rapidly changing world, our focus is equipping Australians with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in their careers, whether they are just starting, advancing, or changing their path. Our active efforts involve identifying skill shortages in industries, including emerging sectors crucial for the prosperity of businesses, individuals, and our country. We work towards filling these skill gaps to support Australia's economic growth. We support a world-leading vocational education and training sector that offer apprenticeships, cadetships, and traineeships, addressing future skill demands and ensuring better outcomes through an agile skills sector that aligns with market demands. We take pride in supporting local, safe, and secure employment, underpinned by a safety net of pay, conditions, and workplace rights and responsibilities, providing confidence for both employers and employees. Our strategic purpose is to foster a productive and competitive labour market, offering policies and programs that assist job seekers in securing work, meeting employer and industry needs. Additionally, we promote growth in economic productivity and social well-being by providing access to quality skills and training, facilitating job growth, including secure work, and promoting fair, productive, and safe workplaces. For more information about our social media policies and terms of use, please visit www.dewr.gov.au/social. Your privacy is important to us, and LinkedIn's privacy policy applies to the use of this application.