Digital Technology Cross-Industry Sector Project
Empowering Australia’s Workforce for a Digital Future
The Digital Technology Cross-Industry Sector Project is a national initiative focused
on embedding essential digital skills across all industries.
Led by ACFIPS, the project is designed to ensure that Australia’s workforce is
digitally capable, future-ready, and equipped to thrive in an increasingly
technology-driven economy.
From finance to construction, creative industries to manufacturing, digital transformation is reshaping how work is done — and this project is at the heart
of that evolution.
What is the project about?
The project aims to:
- Identify core digital skills and competencies needed across multiple sectors.
- Support the integration of digital technologies like cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence into existing roles.
- Embed foundation digital skills and ensure they are clearly assessable and transferable across sectors and job levels.
- Align training content with current and future workforce trends, ensuring units of competency keep pace with evolving technologies and business needs.
- Promote consistency and currency in how emerging tech capabilities — such as automation, digital collaboration, and smart systems — are reflected in national qualifications and skill sets.
It’s about enabling workers to adapt, upskill, and stay competitive, no matter their industry.
Why it matters
As digital disruption accelerates, employers consistently report skill shortages in areas like:
- Basic digital literacy
- Digital collaboration tools (eg, Teams, Zoom)
- Data and information management
- Cyber awareness
- Emerging technologies (AI, automation, IoT)
This project ensures that the national training system keeps pace with these changes — future-proofing businesses and careers alike.
Key outcomes
- Analysis of cross-sector digital units and training resources.
- Alignment with employer needs and industry standards.
- Enhanced access to digital skill data obtained from training packages across seven industries
- Interactive dashboard to represent and pinpoint areas where digital skills are required
Who’s involved?
Collaboratively validated by:
- Industry stakeholders
- Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
- Government and education bodies
This initiative is part of a broader effort to build a resilient, adaptable, and skilled national workforce.
What’s next?
The Digital Technology Cross-Industry Sector Project is now entering the final phases before its release date on 26 June, 2025. ACFIPS encourages all stakeholders — employers, educators, learners, and industry partners — to get involved, provide feedback, and help shape a training system that reflects the digital realities of the modern workplace.
You can currently get involved by completing our survey, where you are also given a chance to win a $1000 Woolworths gift card for your contribution. We value your time and expertise — thank you for contributing.
Survey closes: 13 June 2025
Stay tuned on ACFIPS for updates, engagement opportunities, and release of new training materials. Together, we’re building a smarter, more connected workforce.