The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is a department in the state of Victoria, Australia. Commencing operation on 1 January 2023, it was created in machinery of government changes following the return of the Labor government led by Premier Daniel Andrews at the 2022 state election, in which the department was renamed from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
The DJSIR supports nine ministers across 15 portfolios, broadly related to economic development. It has the same responsibilities as the previous Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, with the exception of resources and agriculture which were transferred to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and local government which was transferred to Department of Government Services. Responsibilities for TAFE, skills, training and higher education were also transferred from the Department of Education and Training to the new department.
Ministers , the DJSIR supports nine ministers in the following portfolios: Name Party PortfolioBen CarrollLabor Minister for Medical ResearchGayle TierneyLabor Minister for Skills and TAFEMinister for Regional DevelopmentTim PallasLabor Minister for Economic GrowthSteve DimopoulosLabor Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major EventsMinister for Outdoor RecreationRos SpenceLabor Minister for Community SportColin BrooksLabor Minister for Creative IndustriesVicki WardLabor Minister for EmploymentNatalie SuleymanLabor Minister for Small BusinessNatalie HutchinsLabor Minister for Jobs and IndustryDJSIR Coordinating Minister
Structure The DJSIR is divided into seven streams: Industry and innovation Employment and small business Regional and suburban development Training, skills and higher education Sport, tourism and events Strategy and priority events Corporate services
Functions The DJSIR has responsibility for the following policy areas: Economic development Industry Creative industries Employment Major events and tourism Industrial relations Regional development Small business Racing Sport and recreation Suburban development Trade and investment Vocational education and training Higher education Provider registration and qualifications
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Organisational chart (Jan 2023)