1、 2025 Ernst&Young,Australia.All Rights Reserved.Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.Page 1What Australian workers really wantThe EY Australian AI Workforce BlueprintPage 2 Artificial intelligence(AI)is transforming the way we work.More than two-thirds of A
2、ustralian office workers have used it in the past month.Those who use it daily say they save four or more hours each week.But while the technology is advancing rapidly,confidence in its use is not keeping pace.The EY global AI Sentiment Index reveals a striking divide:while 82%of people have conscio
3、usly used AI,trust in the organisations deploying it remains fragile.This disconnect is even more pronounced in the workplace.In Australia,only 32%of workers rate their AI proficiency as high,and just 35%have received any formal training.Many feel uncertain,unsupported,or even restricted from using
4、AI at work.This is not just a skills gap,its a culture gap.To close it,organisations must go beyond deploying tools.They must build confidence and empower people.Thats why EY Australia is calling on leaders to secure a“License to Lead”-to earn trust,build confidence and create the conditions for mea
5、ningful engagement with AI.Because success with AI isnt just about algorithms,its about agency.The data is clear:workers want to use AI.They see its potential to reduce repetitive tasks,enhance creativity,and improve work-life balance.But they need support.They need ethical guardrails,intuitive tool
6、s and inclusive training.Most importantly,they need leaders who understand that AI adoption is not a technology challenge;its a human one.Organisations that win in AI will be those who put humans at the centre and focus on their people.This is your license to lead.Use it to shape a future where AI e