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 shortly. 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
The Local Jobs First Act was enacted by the Victorian Parliament in 2018 to enshrine the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) the Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) and establish the role of the Local Jobs First Commissioner.
The Commissioner’s responsibilities and functions are effective as of 15 August 2018 and apply to all projects from that date. Projects added subsequently will also be subject to the Commissioner’s powers (all Government projects contracted before 15 August 2018 are subject to the rules established under the former VIPP Act 2003 and the MPSG).
The Commissioner advocates on behalf of Victorian SMEs, as well as promoting the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets on government projects. The Commissioner also oversees compliance of local content and job commitments entered into as part of the contractual arrangements for project delivery.
The Commissioner’s compliance powers ensure that agencies and contractors involved in government contracts and procurement understand their obligations under the Act. To learn more about the Commissioner’s compliance powers click here.
What we do
The Local Jobs First Commissioner focuses on the areas identified below.
