Detailed Outline

Keypoints

The Local Jobs First Plan aims to improve the opportunities for Australian and New Zealand small and medium sized enterprises to compete for NSW Government procurement contracts.
All public sector agencies, including State Owned Corporations (as directed), are required to report on the Local Jobs First Plan’s implementation and outcomes annually on their websites.
The performance agreements for Directors General and general government Chief Executive Officers will need to include a requirement to comply with the Local Jobs First Plan.

The Local Jobs First Plan (the Plan) replaced the NSW Government’s Economic Development Guidelines in June 2009. The Plan provides opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SME) within Australia and New Zealand to supply goods and services required by the NSW Government. Compliance with the Plan is required by all agencies, including State Owned Corporations (SOCs) that are directed to comply by their portfolio minister.

All agencies, including SOCs (as directed), should begin measuring how their procurement is achieving the objectives of the Plan. A reporting framework that outlines the minimum information required to be reported can be found at www.nswprocurement.com.au/Government-Procurement-Frameworks/Goods---Services/Framework.aspx

This information should be reported annually on the websites of all NSW Government agencies, including SOCs (as directed).

From 2010-11 onward, the performance agreements for Directors General and general government Chief Executive Officers will need to include a requirement to observe and report on implementation of the Plan. The 2009-10 performance agreements will also need to be adjusted accordingly.

Further advice regarding the Local Jobs First Plan can be found in NSW Treasury Circular TC10/03.

Brendan O’Reilly
Director General

Which agencies does this Circular apply to?
All public sector agencies, including State Owned Corporations (as directed). This includes all agencies and employees in the Government Service (Public Service Departments, Non-Public Service Divisions and Special Employment Divisions), the Teaching Service, NSW Police and the NSW Health Service.

Who needs to know about this Circular?
Directors General and Chief Executive Officers

Further information
Mr Tim Hurst, Executive Director, Infrastructure, Environment and Economic Development Policy, 02 9228 5493

Issued by: Policy and Strategy Division, Department of Premier and Cabinet
Contact: Mr Tim Hurst – 9228-5493 [email protected]
Date: 16 April 2010
: This Circular has not superseded any other Memorandum / Circular.

Overview

Compliance

Not Mandatory

AR Details

Date Issued

Apr 16, 2010

Review Date

Jun 13, 2024

Replaces

Replaced By

Contacts

Contact: Contact us
Phone: 02 9228 5555
Publishing Entity: Department of Premier and Cabinet
Issuing Entity: Department of Premier and Cabinet