Local Jobs First applies to all projects that meet the relevant thresholds (unless a project exemption applies or the project is assessed as non-contestable), regardless of the procurement strategy implemented by an agency.
Local Jobs First must be applied by all Victorian Government agencies for any procurement, purchase, project or other activity with a value of:
- $1 million or more in regional Victoria, or
- $3 million or more in metropolitan Melbourne or for state-wide activities.
Local Jobs First may also be voluntarily applied by government departments or agencies to projects below the $1 million or $3 million thresholds.
While full and detailed information on applying Local Jobs First for Government Agencies is contained in the Local Jobs First Agency Guidelines, the menus below provide some additional practical guidance for departments and agencies.