Our functions and powers

Functions and powers direct the Commissioner's activities

The Commissioner has 2 interrelated sets of functions:

Advocacy, promotion, collaboration, advice

promote Local Jobs First across agencies and local industry
collaborate with agencies and external service providers to assist businesses in targeting companies and workers in specific sectors and regions
work with agencies to improve Victorian industry access to current and future government procurement opportunities
advocate for the private sector and local government to procure goods and services from Victorian industry, employ local workers and enhance the skills of local workers
work with Victorian industry and employee organisations to facilitate collaborations between contractors and the training sector to build skills development in relation to project delivery
support the development of and provide advice on government procurement policies and initiatives
provide strategic advice on issues related to Local Jobs First, particularly on actions to grow participation by local industry in government activities in the short-term, medium-term and long-term
if both the supplier and agency consent, to provide advice and support in relation to non-compliance and potential non-compliance with Local Jobs First or a Local Industry Development Plan

Monitoring, compliance and enforcement

monitor and report on compliance with Local Jobs First and Local Industry Development Plans
take enforcement action in relation to breaches of Local Jobs First and Local Industry Development Plans

The Commissioner's powers enable the performance of the above functions. Read more about monitoring and compliance.