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Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions ANNUAL REPORT 2018–19 REPORT ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT 2018–19 DJPR We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future. Cover photo: Gilgar Gunditj Centre, Tyrendarra Indigenous Protected Area, part of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. Budj Bim: the majestic dormant volcano in Victoria’s south west, holds a history of aquaculture dating back over 6,600 years. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is the only Australian World Heritage property listed exclusively for its Aboriginal cultural values. The Gunditjmara peoples used volcanic rock created by the Budj Bim lava flow to construct fish traps, weirs and ponds to manage the water flows from nearby Tae Rak/Lake Condah in order to trap kooyang, a short-finned eel. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions has worked alongside Traditional Owners to support their preservation and sustainable development of the Budj Bim landscape. The development of this world-class tourism destination will support self-determination for the Gunditjmara People in sharing their cultural landscape with the world. CONTENTS OVERVIEW 1 Secretary's foreword 3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 41 NONFINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 157 APPENDICES 211 Appendix 1: Budget portfolio outcomes 212 Appendix 2: Capital projects/assets investment programs 218 Appendix 3: Victorian Government Trade and Investment Network 220 Appendix 4: People and workplace 220 Appendix 5: Office-based environmental performance 236 Appendix 6: Local Jobs First 244 Appendix 7: Government advertising expenditure 245 Appendix 8: Consultancy expenditure 246 Appendix 9: Disclosure of major contracts 246 Appendix 10: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expenditure 247 Appendix 11: Freedom of Information 248 Appendix 12: Compliance and attestations 249 Appendix 13: Grants and related assistance 254 Appendix 14: Ministerial Statements of Expectations 324 Appendix 15: Additional departmental information available on request 325 Appendix 16: Acronyms 326 Appendix 17: Disclosure Index 328 DJPR ANNUAL REPORT 201819 i 0 OVERVIEW1 1 DJPR ANNUAL REPORT 201819 01 OVERVIEW 2 DJPR ANNUAL REPORT 201819 SECRETARY’S FOREWORD The Department of Jobs, Precincts and It’s been a privilege to lead this department since Regions (DJPR) was formed on 1 January it formed and on behalf of our Ministers and the 2019 to help grow our state’s economy Executive Board, I would like to acknowledge and thank the DJPR team for their contribution to and ensure it benefits all Victorians. delivering on our purpose. We’ve started strong and I look forward to continuing the journey alongside DJPR brings together talented people with a wide this great team for the benefit of all Victorians. range of expertise and focus — from agriculture to creative industries through to tourism and attracting global investment — all with the shared purpose of creating more jobs for more Accountable Officer’s people, building thriving places and regions, and declaration supporting inclusive communities. In accordance with the Financial Management Through our important inclusion work we are also Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Department ensuring more Victorians can enjoy the benefits of of Jobs, Precincts and Regions' Annual Report for our state’s strong economy. the year ended 30 June 2019. Passion, excellence, humility and respect — these are the qualities we cultivate in our workplace. I am proud of the culture of our department. We are building a culture that values our differences, strives for excellence, fosters connectivity and nurtures talent. The diversity of people is our greatest asset — from our Interns to Executives, Simon Phemister each team member holds a wealth of knowledge Secretary and diversity of opinion. We work closely with our stakeholders across community and industry, understanding that consultation is key to getting things right and delivering on real need. DJPR ANNUAL REPORT 201819 3 01 OVERVIEW ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT About us For Victoria, this means: The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions More jobs for more people: we’re helping to grow (DJPR) was established on 1 January 2019 to grow the economy by working with businesses to create our state’s economy and ensure it benefits all and maintain jobs, so more people have meaningful Victorians – by creating more jobs for more people, work that’s safe and secure. We’re supporting building thriving places and regions, and supporting workers, developing and growing our industries, inclusive communities. and assisting industries in transition. We’re creating jobs by leveraging and securing our natural assets Our work supports six ministers, spans 10 portfolios and regional strengths, along with fostering our and operates across metropolitan, regional and visitor economy, creativity and innovation. We’re international offices. We also oversee various public also connecting Victoria to the world by attracting entities, including public corporations, regulatory investment and talent, and helping Victorian authorities and specialist boards. businesses successfully trade into global markets. Ultimately, our work is about sustainably developing Thriving places and regions: we’re building vibrant, the Victorian economy by growing employment and prosperous precincts, suburbs and regions that improving the lives and prosperity of all Victorians. drive economic growth and opportunities. We’re We work with many government, industry and supporting businesses to establish and grow, and community stakeholders to do this. our geographic focus on innovation and sector activity is helping attract investment. We’re also Our purpose cementing Victoria’s position as Australia’s leading cultural, sport, tourism and events destination. Here at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, we’re firmly focused on growing our state’s Inclusive communications: we’re working to create economy and ensuring it benefits all Victorians. opportunities for all Victorians in communities that are well connected, culturally diverse and economically resilient. We’re doing this by taking a collaborative approach – working across government and with communities to understand how we can share the benefits of economic prosperity, address entrenched disadvantage and support a stronger and fairer society. 4 DJPR ANNUAL REPORT 201819 Changes to the department during 2018–19 About the machinery of government changes On 1 January 2019, the Victorian Government issued an administrative order under Section 10 of the Public Administration Act 2004, restructuring its activities via machinery-of-government changes to establish the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR). The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources was renamed the Department of Transport as the on-going department (transferor) and DJPR (transferee) assumed the responsibilities of the non-transport portfolios. In addition, through the machinery-of-government changes, DJPR assumed responsibility for the following: • Office for Suburban Development from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning; • Office of Racing and the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner from the Department of Justice and Regulation (itself renamed to the Department of Justice and Community Safety as part of the machinery-of-government changes); • Sport and Recreation Victoria from the Department of Health and Human Services; and • Latrobe Valley Authority, Biomedical Precincts and Cities, Precincts and Govhubs from the Department of Premier and Cabinet. DJPR supports six ministers, spans 10 portfolios and operates across metropolitan, regional and international offices. DJPR also oversees various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards. DJPR ANNUAL REPORT 201819 5 01 OVERVIEW DEPARTMENTAL GROUPS The department consists of eight groups, which work collaboratively to deliver on our purpose. Jobs, Innovation and Creative, Sport and Business Engagement Visitor Economy The Jobs, Innovation and Business Engagement (JIBE) group builds trust-based relationships with Creative Victoria Victorian businesses, from global enterprises to small Creative Victoria champions, grows and supports businesses and start-ups, to achieve job outcomes Victoria’s creative industries, investing in the ideas, that strengthen our economy. talent, organisations, events and projects that make Victoria a creative state. JIBE does this by facilitating and enabling new investments, developing and attracting world-class Bringing together diverse but interconnected talent, supporting key industry capabilities and sectors, Creative Victoria fosters new infrastructure, building on the state’s strengths in opportunities for innovation, collaboration, innovation and advocating for a competitive and cross-promotion and economic growth, both fair business environment that creates more jobs. across the creative industries and in the broader community. Creative Victoria works to raise the Global Victoria profile, reach and impact of Victoria’s creative industries, supports the career development Global Victoria connects Victoria to global of Victorian artists and creative professionals, opportunities by building the export and ensures that all Victorians benefit from capability of Victorian businesses, connecting creative and cultural opportunities – from school Victorians to trade