What is a Fair Jobs Code plan?
A FJC plan is completed by a supplier or business to demonstrate that it meets the FJC standards including:
- secure employment and job security;
- cooperative and constructive relationships between employers, employees, and their representatives;
- workplace equity and diversity; and
- supply chain compliance.
The Fair Jobs Code plan addresses standards 1 to 5 of the code.
Suppliers and businesses must follow the standards under the code when:
- entering into high value procurement contracts
- applying for significant business expansion grants.
Who needs to complete a Fair Jobs Code plan?
In addition to holding a pre-assessment certificate, a FJC plan must be submitted by:
- a supplier that tenders for Victorian Government contract that is valued at $20 million or more exclusive of GST (high value procurement contract); or
- a business that enters into a Victorian Government grant agreement that is valued at $500,000 or more exclusive of GST where a key milestone is to deliver new jobs (significant business expansion grant).
Construction suppliers should complete a FJC plan addendum (instead of a FJC plan). The FJC plan addendum takes into account other construction procurement requirements Ministerial Directions and Instructions for Public Construction Procurement in Victoria.
When a Fair Jobs Code plan must be submitted
Suppliers bidding for high value procurements must submit a Fair Jobs Code plan when submitting their tender or offer.
Business applying for significant industry grants must submit the Fair Jobs Code plan within 12 months of entering into a grant agreement.
Submit the Fair Jobs Code plan to the agency:
- when submitting for a procurement or tender
- when applying for a significant business expansion grant.
Prepare a Fair Jobs Code plan
The Fair Jobs Code plan - guidelines for suppliers and businesses explains the processes for submitting a Fair Jobs Code plan.
Access Templates for Fair Jobs Code Plans.
What information is required
The Fair Jobs Code plan will require suppliers and businesses to provide information in relation to complying with standards 1 to 5 of the code.
Holding a current and valid pre-assessment certificate is evidence that a supplier or business meets standard 1 of the code.
How will the Fair Jobs Code plan be assessed?
The agency will consider the Fair Jobs Code plan as part of its:
- tender or grant assessment evaluation
- due diligence processes
This may include considering if the:
- Fair Jobs Code plan has been completed to the satisfaction of the agency
- information provided is accurate and/or has been verified
- supplier or business holds a current pre-assessment certificate
- information and evidence provided in the form of policies, procedures and practices demonstrates that the supplier or business has met the requirements of the standards
Failure to submit Fair Jobs Code plan
Not submitting a Fair Jobs Code plan may:
- lead to a procurement tender or offer being rejected
- lead to a business breaching its grant agreement
For grants, this may:
- have financial implications
- result in termination of the grant agreement.
Reporting on Fair Jobs Code plans
Suppliers and businesses must:
- participate in audits, review and enquiries in relation to the Fair Jobs Code plan
- for procurement - provide regular reports to the agency on matters set out in the Fair Jobs Code plan
- for grants - adhere to milestone reporting.
Tools and support
Find out more about the Fair Jobs Code.
Read the Fair Jobs Code plan - guidelines for suppliers and businesses.
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