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2026 Commonwealth Games - Local employment training organisations encouraged to apply for Games projects

Trades such as concreters, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters, steel workers, plasterers, roof plumbers, plumbers, painters and landscapers will be required to construct facilities.

Employment Suppliers and GTOs will need to be based in regional areas and have great networks within their local communities, with the ability to reach into a broad range of organisations. Even though Shepparton is not directly involved in the building Hubs in Greater Shepparton, the opportunity is open to regional suppliers.

Builders will need to employ workers from a diverse range of backgrounds to meet Labor Government policy requirements which support a more gender inclusive construction industry, while providing opportunities for Victorians with disabilities, disadvantaged Victorians, and Victorian Aboriginal people.

GTOs will coordinate with training institutions to train and prepare future workers for the requirements of the Victoria 2026 projects and will be responsible for contracting the trainees and apprentices to the builders for these projects.

The GTO must be willing to commit to the employment of trainees and apprentices for the entire duration of their qualification, and it is anticipated that many trainees will find permanent employment during their traineeship.

Once the list of Employment Suppliers has been established, people within the regions will then be able to register with Apprenticeships Victoria and the listed Employment Suppliers if they wish to be considered for roles on Victoria 2026 projects.

Builders who have been contracted to deliver the Victoria 2026 venues and villages will have the option to use this list to connect with future workers to help deliver on social policy outcomes, but will also be able to draw upon their existing talent pools and networks at their own discretion.

It is estimated the Commonwealth Games will contribute more than $3 billion to Victoria’s economy, creating more than 7,500 jobs before, during and after the Games.

Applications for employment agencies and Group Training organisations closes on 3 May 2023. For more information visit the vic.gov website.