Employment Grants in Australia

The Indigenous Advancement Strategy provides funding for organisations to help them undertake projects or activities which promote equal opportunities for Indigenous Australians. The program focuses on 5 key areas: jobs, land and economy; children and schooling; safety and wellbeing; culture and capability; and remote Australia strategies. The Government has committed $5.2 billion over 4 years to the IAS.

An Australian Government initiative that helps employers grow and diversify their workforce by supporting them to hire jobseekers who have been engaged with employment services for over two years. Eligible employers can access up to $15,000 in financial incentives, delivered through a wage subsidy (up to $10,000 over six months) and a secure-work payment (up to $5,000 after one year of permanent employment).

Provides up to $3,000 towards the cost of training for eligible people who have lost casual, full-time or part-time work in the last 12 months due to retrenchment, downsizing or business closure.

Financial assistance available to employers who hire and train Australian apprentices. The program provides support to help businesses recruit, train, and retain apprentices through various incentives and payments.

A rebate scheme for businesses that pay payroll tax and employ eligible apprentices, trainees, or youth employees. The scheme provides rebates for up to two years for apprentices and trainees, and up to one year for youth employees aged 15-24.

The RJED program creates new jobs in remote Australian communities by providing funding to employers for wages and equipment. The program aims to create 6,000 new jobs until 2030 with good pay and conditions, including superannuation and leave, supporting income support recipients to move into paid employment.