Indian Tech Giant Set to Bring Hundreds of Jobs to Victoria
Firstsource, a global Indian Tech Company, is set to establish its first Australia and New Zealand headquarters in Victoria, creating 420 jobs.
Firstsource, a global Indian Tech Company, is set to establish its first Australia and New Zealand headquarters in Victoria, creating 420 jobs.
The announcement was made on Sept. 20 during Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan’s visit to India, where she met with tech company leaders.
“Melbourne is Australia’s tech capital—it’s no surprise that global leaders are continuing to invest in Victoria. Locking in Firstsource’s Australia and New Zealand headquarters will deliver hundreds of jobs to our booming tech sector,” she said.
Firstsource CEO and managing director Ritesh Idnani expressed that Australia’s innovative mindset aligns with their vision.
“Australia’s innovative mindset and skilled talent align perfectly with our vision, and we are committed to building programs with local educational institutions to harness this potential,” he said.
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Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of RPSG and Firstsource, mentioned that expanding operations into Australia as part of its global growth strategy is a significant milestone. The Australian government’s support in easing the way to do business is also greatly appreciated.
“This is an important opportunity to leverage not just the immense opportunities the country presents, but also the outstanding support provided by the government in ease of doing business and building a stronger local economy.”
As a leading global business process services company, Firstsource assists companies with digital transformation solutions across various industries such as healthcare, banking, financial services, communications, media, technology, education, utilities, and energy.
Firstsource will collaborate with Victorian education institutions by creating an innovation laboratory that will focus on AI, engineering, robotics, and digital experimentation.
This collaboration will strengthen the state’s digital capabilities, drive more research, and introduce more proprietary technologies.
This initiative is part of Victoria’s India Strategy 2025-2030, which highlights digital technology as an emerging sector.
As Victoria’s two-way trading partner with a $3.6 billion business in 2023/24, Victoria already hosts Indian tech companies like Sonata, UST, Fractal, and Infosys.
Victoria’s tech sector contributed $35.6 billion to the state’s economy in 2023, with tech jobs growing twice as fast as average employment over the past decade.
