Round 3 of the Digital Jobs Program is now open

July 15, 2026

The Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs Program offers fully subsidised places for eligible Victorian manufacturers to access industry-focused workshops and short courses, including via Swiburne’s Factory of the Future AI and Industry 4.0 training.

To find out more about what’s offered through the Digital Jobs Program, register for the Business Information Session on Wednesday 22 July at 11 am.

This highly successful program has helped manufacturers strengthen digital capability and explore how AI, automation and advanced technologies can improve safety, quality, efficiency and competitiveness.

Upcoming Swinburne 1-day workshops
De-mystifying AI in Manufacturing for Leaders | 21 August (Hawthorn)
For manufacturers ready to move beyond AI curiosity and see practical ways it can improve safety, quality, productivity and decision-making on the factory floor.

Industrial AI enabled Digital Manufacturing for Leaders | 28 Aug, 18 Sep, 13 Oct (Gippsland, Bundoora, Geelong)
A practical leadership workshop exploring how the syergy of Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI can help manufacturers improve operations, decision-making and competitiveness.

Accelerating Maintenance & Reliability Excellence with Digital Technologies | 1 Sep (Swinburne, Hawthorn)                          A practical workshop for manufacturers ready to reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life and use digital technologies to build more reliable operations.

De-mystifying Additive Manufacturing in Manufacturing | 17 September (Swinburne, Hawthorn)                                                A hands-on workshop for manufacturers ready to see where 3D printing fits beyond prototyping – from tooling and fixtures to production-ready parts.

Swinburne’s workshops are ideal for: Industry professionals in senior, middle management, and front-line leadership roles. Business owners/MD’s, GM’s, Ops Managers, Production & Maintenance Managers, Innovation/CI/Digital Transformation Managers, Production/Quality supervisors, and team leaders. No prerequisites.

Six-week online short courses
AI & Machine Learning: Foundational Skills for Engineering | From 2 Sep to 7 Oct

A practical course for engineers and technical staff ready to build real AI, and machine learning skills for manufacturing and engineering problems using real-world datasets and ethical AI principles.
Ideal for: Engineering and technical professionals (basic Python knowledge required).

De-mystifying AI enabled Digital Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) for Leaders | From 22 Oct to 26 Nov

Helping manufacturers connect Industry 4.0, AI, data and automation to real improvements in safety, quality, productivity and performance – while understanding what it takes to adopt these technologies effectively.

Ideal for: GMs, Quality/Production/Maintenance Managers, and Digital Transformation/Engineering leads.

Apply via the DJP platform: Click here to apply. Workshop places are limited.

Need more information?

Digital Jobs Program Training details – Training details Handbook-PDF

Questions about Swinburne’s training – [email protected]

Questions about the Digital Jobs Program – [email protected]

Questions about Swinburne’s training – [email protected]