An Improved Regional Jobs Platform for the Northern Rivers HERITAGE PARK LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN ON EXHIBITION

A draft Landscape Masterplan for Mullumbimby’s muchloved Heritage Park is on exhibition.

The purpose of the draft masterplan is to provide some direction for the future development and layout of the park which meanders along the bank of the Brunswick River.

to infrastructure, like the playground and pathways, are accessible and able to be used by everyone in the community.

Healthy North Coast and Training Services

NSW to rollout the next evolution of the regional jobs platform – Jobs Northern Rivers.

On Tuesday 23 May, a rebranded jobs platform went live with a new technology provider.

We are proud to launch the Jobs Northern Rivers platform which can be accessed on the web via https:// jobsnorthernrivers.com. au.

Since launching in July 2020, the regional jobs platform initiative has achieved some key outcomes in engagement with the Northern Rivers employment market. This market included a range of jobseekers (such as school leavers, youth, displaced workers), employers in many industries (including agribusiness, primary health care, manufacturing, hospitality, and construction) and training service providers (including community colleges, registered high priority for RDA

Northern Rivers and this new platform is integral to achieving this”, says Chair of RDA Northern Rivers, Don Page Nathan McGrath, RDA Northern Rivers Director of Regional Development said, “Providing a platform that automates regional job advertisements while also giving local employers access to the jobseeker market is one way we can support workforce planning in the Northern Rivers.”

The NRRC recently outlined a $7.9 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects that will require a surge in workforce capacity to support reconstruction efforts on the Northern Rivers after the 2022 floods.

Platforms like Jobs Northern Rivers could help with the recruitment of hundreds of workers including builders, civil contractors, geo tech engineers, project managers and other professional services.

“With that $7.9 billion currently,” NRRC Chief Executive David Witherdin said.

“It is really about government working collaboratively with partners like RDA Northern Rivers to deliver that and bring the skills here.”

Healthy North Coast Chief Executive, Monika Wheeler, said her organisation was keen to support Jobs Northern Rivers and had contributed $50,000 to the initiative, funded through the Australian Government’s North Coast Primary Health Network program.

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“We see Jobs Northern Rivers as supportive workforce strategy to attract health professionals to the region and promote the benefits of living and working in our attractive, yet still recovering, regional communities,” Ms Wheeler said.

“Our contribution is part of our broader flood recovery package for Northern Rivers primary and allied health providers,” Ms Wheeler said.

The new platform, Jobs Northern Rivers, leverages an automated jobs feed to showcase more job vacancies, allow people to search jobs without registering and remains a free service. The platform targets jobs in the Northern Rivers local government areas of Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Lismore City, Kyogle, Ballina Shire, Byron Shire, and the Tweed Shire.

Jobseekers, Employers and Service Providers on the previous version of the platform will be directly invited, via email, to register on Jobs Northern Rivers. Registration as an employer or a jobseeker is as simple as heading to the website https:// jobsnorthernrivers. com.au and clicking the button to “Join this Community”.

Malcolm Robertson, Manager Open Spaces and Facilities, said Heritage Park is an important public space and is used by people of all ages.

“The aim of the masterplan is to look at the park in its existing form and how we might improve a range of things to cater for the future needs and desires of residents,” Mr Robertson said.

Things that are addressed in the draft masterplan are:

• Upgrading of facilities including the playground, paths, parking, shelters, and seating.

• Protection and improvement of the natural environment including the riverbank.

• Improvements to drainage

• Improving pedestrian safety at the intersection of Brunswick Terrace and Tincogan Street.

“One of the key areas we are focusing on is making sure that everyone can find their way to, in and around Heritage Park, Mr Robertson said.

“We can do this by making sure that improvements

“What we really want now is for Mullumbimby residents, and people who use Heritage Park, to provide us with their feedback and this will be incorporated into a report for the Council.

Mayor Michael Lyon said it is important that people realise that the document on exhibition is only a draft, and it can change.

“For example, when I looked at the draft, I noted that there is a suggestion that both boat ramps be removed but I think the ramp at Federation Bridge is an important asset, along with improving access to the water for all craft,” Mayor Lyon said.

“I am looking forward to reviewing the broader community feedback and learning more about what is important to people who use Heritage Park and the Brunswick River for a wide range of different activities,” “Once endorsed by the Council, staff can apply for grant funding for projects that are based around the central theme of creating a beautiful, green, peaceful, engaging and fun place for all,” Mayor Lyon said.

Information on the Heritage Park Draft Landscape Masterplan and how to make a submission is on Council’s website. The closing date for submissions is 23 June 2023.