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Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (SA) | | Category: | Organisation | | | Binomial Name: | South Australian Government | | | Sub Category: | State Government | | Place: | | | State/Country: | South Australia, Australia | | Alternative Names: | DFEEST
| | URL: | http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/dfeest/ | | | Summary Information: | | | Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) 'is a new agency contributing to the economic prosperity and social well-being of South Australia through workforce development which focuses on skill formation and employment development, and by building the research and innovative capacity of the State' (DFEEST Website, January 2007). | | Detailed Information: | | Its responsibilities include:
' whole of government advice on skill formation, employment, research, technology and innovation to underpin economic development and social inclusion
maximising the benefits to South Australia from the scientific, technological, research, innovation and further education strengths of the State
strategic planning and policy development in vocational education and training, adult community education and higher education to promote quality, accessibility and enhanced skill formation outcomes from the State’s further education infrastructure
management of TAFE SA, South Australia’s public provider of vocational education and training
management of the State’s interface with industry and commerce on training matters
management of the State’s interaction with the Commonwealth Government on vocational education, employment and science matters, and in so doing maximising South Australia’s funding and advantage from national programs
provision of strategic policy advice for the information economy and the ICT and biotechnology sectors
contributing to the establishment of South Australia as a preferred international education capital, including through a refocused Education Adelaide
development of the State’s research capacity and infrastructure involving both higher education and industry
supporting the Premier’s Science and Research Council as the source of strategic advice to Government
provision of a leadership focus for the State’s interactions with universities' (DFEEST Website, January 2007). | |
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