Creating opportunities for local businesses

Local Jobs First is focused on promoting employment and business growth by expanding market opportunities for local industry and providing for industry development.

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Follow the links below to jump right into the process, the guidelines and how to start running your project.

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From latest news and media releases to case studies and videos – learn more about Local Jobs First and how local businesses and workers are benefiting from Victorian Government projects.

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The Local Jobs First Act 2003 establishes a Local Jobs First Commissioner who will balance advocacy, facilitation and compliance functions, working closely with industry and departments to create opportunities for small and medium sized businesses on government projects.

Local Jobs First Commissioner