Taking Action, Securing Jobs

The Victorian Government is taking strong action to secure jobs and support Victorians during the Global Financial Crisis. In 2009-10, the Victorian Government is delivering a record infrastructure program, with $8 billion being  invested in major capital works projects, including projects from the Victorian Transport Plan and the Victorian Schools Plan, as well as major hospital redevelopments. These projects including the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan and the Building the Education Revolution program with the Commonwealth Government will ensure Victoria is developing the critical infrastructure vital for Victoria’s future prosperity.

At Budget time, Department of Treasury and Finance estimated that the government's total infrastructure program would support about 35,000 jobs in the Victorian construction sector and its direct suppliers in 2009-10. When economy-wide effects are taken into consideration, the Centre of Policy Studies estimates that there will be a net gain in overall employment of up to 60,000 jobs in total, in 2010-11.

This website provides an overview of the projects the Victorian Government is delivering, and a link to the contractors responsible for building Victoria’s future.

In addition to the Victorian Government’s infrastructure program, you can also find other significant Victorian jobs news.

For further information about the Victorian Government's actions download the Working Victoria Fact Sheets.

For the latest information on Victorian Government tenders or to register for a pre-approval panel see Tender Information.