Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/023428B
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
The Victorian Local Jobs First Commissioner is appointed by the Minister or Ministers responsible for the Local Jobs First Act 2003.
The Victorian Government is the largest procurer of goods, services and construction works in the state, and uses its purchasing power to help develop local industries, create jobs and boost economic activity across Victoria. To support this agenda, the Local Jobs First Commissioner will help drive delivery of the Local Jobs First scheme, including the Local Jobs First Policy and the Major Projects Skills Guarantee.
The Commissioner:
- advocates for local businesses, workers, apprentices, trainees and cadets
- collaborates with departments and agencies to improve local industry and worker access to current and future government procurement opportunities
- supports opportunities for small and medium sized businesses on government projects
- monitors and reports on compliance of local content and job commitments
- demonstrates innovative and impactful leadership.
The Local Jobs First Amendment Bill 2025 will also give the Commissioner new compliance and enforcement powers to ensure contractors are meeting their commitments to use local workers, products and services on government projects, including the ability to issue civil penalties and conduct site inspections.
The successful candidate will be a highly credible leader who can actively engage stakeholders across government, industry and employee organisations and provide strategic advice to government on issues related to the Local Jobs First scheme. The role requires an individual with the ability to proactively monitor and manage compliance and lead development of strategies and initiatives with a focus on outcomes. Highly developed interpersonal skills are essential to consult, communicate, represent, influence and negotiate with stakeholders at the most senior levels within the public and private sectors.
The Organisation
The position will have a reporting relationship to the Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, with support provided by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions.For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers, and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. For more information about the department, please visit our website: www.DJSIR.vic.gov.au.
The Victorian Government is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.
For more information visit: localjobsfirst.vic.gov.au
How to apply
Ple ase click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and responses addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Applications close Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
19 August 2025
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