These sessions will explain how the Local Jobs First Policy and social Procurement Framework apply to suppliers.

In the past year, the Victorian Government has established 2 significant initiatives aimed at ensuring Victorian business and employees benefit from the government’s record investment:

• Local Jobs First Policy
• Social Procurement Framework.

In August 2018, the Local Jobs First Policy became law and the Victorian Government released the Local Jobs First Policy, Agency and Supplier Guidelines in October. Its implementation is supported by the Office of Industry Participation and Jobs (OIPJ) based within the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).

The Social Procurement Framework was established in April 2018 as a whole-of-government approach to generate social value above and beyond the value of goods, services or construction procured by the Victorian Government. It is the dual responsibility of DJPR and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF).

DJPR is hosting several information sessions to help suppliers as they implement the Local Jobs First and the Social Procurement Framework. These info sessions are open to all those involved or want to be involved with businesses that supply to government projects. Afternoon tea is provided.

Come along and hear from the OIPJ, the Local Jobs First Commissioner Don Matthews, the Industry Capability Network, representatives from the Victorian Government discussing the Social Procurement Framework, and Tom Ingham, DJPR's Procurement Director.

Register for one of the 3 sessions to be held at 121 Exhibition Street at the following links:

• Wednesday 27 March 2019, 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday 15 May 2019, 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday 29 May 2019, 11am to 1pm

If you have any other questions about these information sessions or the Local Jobs First policy, please email the Local Jobs First team at localjobsfirst@ecodev.vic.gov.au