- Date:
- 9 Dec 2025
Introduction
The Industry Engagement Framework sets out the Victorian Skills Authority’s (VSA) approach to working with industry to find solutions for skill needs that are innovative, responsive and world-leading.
The importance of engagement in building the skills of the future
Victoria’s prosperity is based on creating jobs and growing the state’s economy while making sure no one is left behind. Jobs are created and businesses grow when Victorians learn new skills and apply these skills in the workplace.
Our role
The VSA is the key liaison point between industry, unions, employers, government and the skilling system in Victoria.
Our engagement approach
Victoria’s skills system has many stakeholders whose perspectives and priorities must all be considered in the planning and delivery of high-quality, accessible skills and training.
Our approach to engagement
We consider the needs, perspectives and priorities of multiple stakeholders who can inform and support future planning and the delivery of high-quality, accessible skills initiatives.
Engagement with industry
Victoria’s skills system is complex, with multiple local, regional, statewide and national influences shaping it.
How we engage
We test and validate data and gather industry insights through multiple engagement mechanisms.
Taking a holistic approach
Our advisory and engagement approaches and activities support multiple purposes, collectively informing our understanding of current and future skills needs and how we can work together to address them.
Sharing information and outcomes
Insights and feedback gathered through our engagement informs advice we provide to stakeholders, as well as our work in local communities and with learners through Skills and Jobs Centres.
Our Industry Advisory Groups
Our 10 IAGs are central to our industry engagement approach. IAGs are generally aligned with the Commonwealth Government’s Jobs and Skills Councils, while also reflecting the economic and social development priorities of the Victorian Government.
About the VSA
We are an independent administrative office of the Victorian Government, led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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