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If you are interested in bidding for Council business, register as a supplier with Council’s eProcure to receive tender and quotation opportunities direct to your inbox.  Current opportunities include: 

  • Provision of Electrical Services
  • Upgrade of Robert Bruce Reserve Sports Pavilion
  • Design and Construction of a New Sports Pavilion at Lloyd Reserve, Sunshine North 

Registration is free, for information click here. 

Brimbank JobLink is a one-stop-portal for employers and jobseekers in Brimbank. 

The jobsite is exclusively for employers and jobseekers in Melbourne's West.

At no cost, employers can list vacancies directly on Brimbank JobLink, access applications from local jobseekers, search the local talent pool and take advantage of the knowledge centre. 

Follow us on Facebook and you might even see your job posted!

Do you need talented people with Digital Skills?

Hosting a Digital Jobs program participant is a great way to fast-track recruitment for digital roles and increase diversity in your digital team.

Employers receive a $5,000 wage subsidy for each 12-week work placement offered with the option to retain them.

Register for the upcoming information session here. 

For more information, click here. 

The IGNITE Food Passions Program is specifically designed for food entrepreneurs looking to build on their idea and grow their business.

Delivered by The Business of Food, this program will give you the know how to take your food business venture to the next level.

It is also a great way to meet others and share your business journey.

This five week program runs every Tuesday and commences on 2 May 2023.

Applications close on 16 April 2023 at 5pm - Apply now!

Winning Government Grants and Tenders

Learn how to engage with government and get practical tips and strategies to successfully respond to government tenders, requests for quotes and apply for grants. 

Date: Thursday 13 April, 9-11am - Register here.

eCommerce: How to set up an online store

New to eCommerce? Learn how to start your first online store with Shopify eCommerce.  

Date: Thursday 26 April, 6-8pm - Register here.

Become a member of Brimbank Community Voice for the opportunity to give feedback and ideas to Council to shape the future of our city.

This opportunity is open to all Brimbank residents, ratepayers and business owners, 18 or older.

Registrations close at midnight on Friday 5 May 2023.

For more information, click here.

Health services, employment and investment within Brimbank's Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct have significantly increased with the official opening of the new $100 million Sunshine Private Hospital on Furlong Road, St Albans. 

Facilities include four operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, a 30-bed medical and surgical ward including four high dependency beds, 24 day surgery beds, a 21-bed women’s mental health inpatient unit, consulting suites and sleep study facilities, with capacity for future expansion.

The hospital also includes Capital Radiology, Fresenius dialysis services, Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash IVF, Melbourne Pathology, an onsite pharmacy and specialist medical and surgical clinics. 

For more information on the new hospital, click here.

New Psychological Health Regulations are on the horizon in Victoria. For an update and practical advice on navigating mental wellbeing in the workplace, click here.



Learn new skills to build your business: 

April 
5th - Social Media and content Marketing - Register here
13th - Winning Government grants and Tenders - Register here
18th - People Processes and Technology - Register here
26th - eCommerce: How to setup an online store - Register here
27th - Starting your small Business - Register here

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars to improve business success. For further information click here  

Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services - Make the most of digital tools and get advice specific to your business needs.  For further information click here 

ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars where you can ask experienced tax specialists questions - Register here

Headway provides a range of free services for small business including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.  

Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway

Watch a 30 second video about the Headway initiative here. 







Make sure you’re adhering to the current COVID restrictions

  • All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.
  • Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus  hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0. 
Other COVID Links
  • Current Restrictions for Melbourne, click here
  • Book your free vaccine appointment, click here
  • Where to get tested, click here
  • Vaccination Status Register (workers), click here 
  • Financial Support for Businesses, click here
  • Translated information about COVID-19, click here 
  • In-language updates can be found here
  • Partners in Wellbeing, click here
  • Health and Wellbeing, click here 
  • Coronavirus.gov.au, click here
  • Business Victoria, click here
  • Department of Health and Human Services, click here
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