Key documents

The Local Jobs First Act 2003 legislates the existing Victorian Industry Participation Policy and Major Projects Skills Guarantee, enshrining current practice to deliver improved outcomes for local SMEs and Victorian workers.

To view the Local Jobs First Act 2003 visit www.legislation.vic.gov.au and select ‘Victorian Law Today’. Then, under 'Search' select 'Acts' and search for 'Local Jobs First'.

This Local Jobs First Policy document provides information on the application of Local Jobs First. This document includes the obligations of agencies and suppliers in relation to the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) and the Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG). It should be read in conjunction with the Local Jobs First Agency Guidelines and the Local Jobs First Supplier Guidelines.

The Major Projects Skills Guarantee policy statement complements the Local Jobs First Policy and sets out its core purpose and how it benefits workers and industry.

The Local Jobs First Agency Guidelines provide detailed instructions that agencies must follow to ensure compliance with Local Jobs First. The guidelines are mandatory for agencies to follow in relation to a project if Local Jobs First applies.

The Local Jobs First Supplier Guidelines provide detailed instructions that suppliers must follow to ensure compliance with Local Jobs First. The guidelines must be followed by all suppliers for government projects where Local Jobs First applies.

All bids for Local Jobs First projects are required to provide a Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) which clearly identifies local content, job commitments, including opportunities for apprentices, trainees, cadets within the project. Be advised that the document below is only a SAMPLE. Project-specific LIDPs are completed online at the Industry Capability Network Victoria's VMC portal, accessed here.

Every Victorian Government department and agency is required to report on compliance with Local Jobs First in their annual report in accordance with section 9 of the Local Jobs First Act 2003. Disclosure requirements are set out in Financial Reporting Direction (FRD) 25 - Local Jobs Disclosures in the Report of Operations, available on the Department of Treasury and Finance website.

(For Request for Tender (RFT), Expressions of Interest (EOI), and Contract Documents)

Approach to Market and Contract Model Clauses must be included in your project documentation to inform bidders of Local Jobs First requirements and contracts. Model Clauses were updated on 23 December 2022. For previous versions please contact Local Jobs First at localjobsfirst@ecodev.vic.gov.au