Priority Workforce Projects are designed to deliver secure jobs for people who need extra support to find work including:

  • women aged 45 years and over
  • people who are long-term unemployed
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • people with disability
  • people seeking asylum, and refugees
  • newly arrived migrants from non-English-speaking backgrounds
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who face additional barriers to employment
  • young people aged 18 to 25
  • single parents
  • veterans.

These earn and learn programs are equipping jobseekers with the skills employers need.

Are you looking for staff? Priority Workforce Projects work with employers who are:

  • committed to providing opportunities to people who need extra support to find work
  • passionate about growing the workforce in their sector
  • able to offer secure and inclusive roles of at least 12 months to candidates from priority groups.

If this sounds like you, we can connect you to a pipeline of pre-screened local candidates who have undertaken industry training or are currently enrolled in a relevant qualification. They will also have a dedicated mentor to support them, and you, in the role.

We are currently not accepting new proposals for the Priority Workforce Projects.

We are delivering a range of projects that connect priority jobseekers in sectors experiencing workforce shortages.

Please check our website for further details. Jobs Victoria has many Priority Workforce Projects running across a range of sectors.

Agriculture, Energy & Environment

Agriculture, energy and environment businesses provide essential products and services. Our partnerships are focused on roles in farming, food, horticulture and more.

Administration, IT, Sales & Marketing

Many businesses require skills in administration, IT, sales and marketing. Roles include marketing, customer management, local government and more.

Construction & Trades

Construction and trade businesses are vital contributors to Victoria’s economy. Roles include plumbing, carpentry, construction, hairdressing and more.

Healthcare, Education & Community Services

The healthcare, education and community services sectors make a real difference in lives. Roles include aged and disability care, social assistance and mental healthcare.

Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality and tourism businesses make Victoria a brilliant place to live and visit. Our partnerships are focused on finding and training people for both front and back of house roles.

Arts & Recreation

Arts and recreation are vibrant, people-focused industries. Our partnerships are focused on roles in parks and gardens, aquatics, racing and more.

Manufacturing & Engineering

Manufacturing and engineering are growing sectors. Roles include mechanical, fabrication and production.

Transport & Logistics

Transport and logistics is a fast-paced sector that keeps our economy moving. Roles include heavy vehicle/forklift driving, packing and warehouse operations.