Victorian industry portfolio

Building Victoria's economic capability through sovereign production, robust supply chains, and thriving local communities. Victoria's Industry Portfolio focuses on growing local industry, supporting manufacturing, creating quality jobs, and forging long-term resilience across our state.

Advanced manufacturing and precision technology

Harnessing digital capability, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering to secure Victoria's position as an industrial powerhouse. By investing in technology-driven productivity, our advanced manufacturing sector strengthens local capabilities, competes internationally, and provides secure career pathways for skilled Australian workers.

Construction manufacturing and vital infrastructure

Producing the foundational materials, structural components, and essential products that shape our built environment. From domestic structural steel to modular precast systems, Victorian construction manufacturing ensures our critical transport and housing projects are built on dependable, domestically produced foundations.

Regional enterprise and local production

Empowering regional hubs and independent small businesses to fabricate, process, and distribute goods locally. Prioritising Victorian-made goods safeguards supply continuity, revitalises regional towns, and ensures our shared prosperity remains firmly rooted in the communities we call home.

Core pillars of Victoria's industry portfolio

Driving sovereign capability, enterprise growth, and reliable supply chains across Victoria. Explore the foundational areas strengthening our state economy and delivering sustainable employment.

Small business empowerment

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Victorian communities and local employment. We back independent enterprises through capability building, access to regional business networks, streamlined support programs, and targeted innovation grants to ensure long-term commercial success.

Construction and skilled trades

Meeting Victoria's future infrastructure and housing needs begins with our trade workforce. We expand apprenticeship pathways, address skill shortages, and bolster building capability across essential carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades state-wide.

Supply chains and freight logistics

Keeping Victorian goods and essential services moving efficiently. We enhance freight connectivity, upgrade industrial logistics precincts, and develop resilient supply chains that protect domestic industries against national and international disruptions.

Modular and prefabrication building

Pioneering modern building methods through off-site manufacturing. By manufacturing precast components and modular structures in controlled environments, Victoria accelerates social and residential housing delivery while establishing high-skill industrial jobs.

Victorian industry portfolio overview

Explore how the Victorian Industry Portfolio backs manufacturing capability, regional industrial precincts, skilled trades, and sovereign economic resilience across the state.

What is the primary objective of the Victorian Industry Portfolio?

The portfolio focuses on growing local industry, supporting domestic manufacturing, fortifying supply chains, and generating high-skill jobs to build long-term economic resilience across regional and metropolitan Victoria.

Which key manufacturing sectors are supported?

Focus areas include advanced manufacturing (aerospace, medtech, and defence supply), construction manufacturing (structural steel, precast concrete, and modular components), and regional production (food processing, timber products, and heavy machinery workshops).

How does the portfolio support small businesses and local trades?

Small businesses and trade contractors receive support through digital adoption programs, workforce development, mentoring, and expanded apprenticeships in vital trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and automotive specialisations.

What industrial precincts are central to the network?

Key clusters include established manufacturing hubs such as the Bayswater Industrial Precinct, Dandenong South, Campbellfield, and Laverton North, alongside regional industrial zones across the state.

What are Victoria's main responsibilities under this portfolio?

Victoria oversees targeted industry development programs, manufacturing capital investment, skills and training pathways, industrial land use planning, supply chain capability schemes, and construction growth strategies.

What current challenges is the state addressing?

The portfolio tackles key industry pressures, including skilled labour shortages, rising industrial energy costs, global supply disruptions, operational overheads, and high demand across housing and commercial construction.

How are energy transitions and future industries managed?

The portfolio ensures affordable, dependable power for energy-intensive manufacturing and cold storage, while advancing emerging opportunities in electric vehicle components, battery manufacturing, and clean technology.

How does the portfolio coordinate with connected areas?

It integrates directly with Housing for modular and prefabricated components, Skills & Workforce for trade apprenticeships, Energy for grid reliability, and Transport to link freight routes with industrial hubs.