Moana Weir concluded her 4-year term as Local Jobs First Commissioner on 23 January 2026.
An announcement regarding the new Commissioner will be made in the coming weeks. During this transition period, the Office of the Local Jobs First Commissioner will continue to operate and support the delivery of Local Jobs First outcomes.
For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Local Jobs First Commissioner by email at office@localjobsfirst.vic.gov.au.
Who we are
In August 2018, the Local Jobs First Act was enacted by the Victorian Parliament. The Act enshrined the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) the Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) and established the role of the Local Jobs First Commissioner.
The Commissioner’s responsibilities and functions are effective as of 15th August 2018 and are applicable to all projects from this time; any others added subsequently will also be subject to the Commissioner’s powers (all Government projects contracted before August 15th will be subject to the rules established under the former VIPP Act 2003; and the MPSG).
The Commissioner will advocate on behalf of Victorian SME’s, as well as promoting the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets on government projects. The Commissioner will also oversee compliance of local content and job commitments entered into as part of the contractual arrangements for project delivery.
The Commissioner’s compliance powers will ensure that agencies and contractors involved in government procurement understand their obligations under the Act. To understand more about the Commissioner’s compliance powers, click here
What we do
The Local Jobs First Commissioner focuses on the areas identified below.
