About Hiring & Wage Subsidies Grants
Wage subsidies reduce the cost of hiring by reimbursing part of a new employee's wages for up to 26 weeks. If you're planning to hire anyone in the next 12 months, you may be eligible for $1,500–$10,000 per hire — depending on the type of worker and your location. These aren't competitive grants; if you hire an eligible jobseeker, you receive the subsidy.
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Highest value firstThe Australian Government provides funding to support critical services in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory, including remote policing, child and family services, Aboriginal interpreter services, alcohol harm reduction services, education programs, and hearing and oral health services. The program commits $842.6 million over 6 years commencing 1 July 2025 to continue delivery of essential remote services, expand supports for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, enable communities to design and deliver services, and support access to economic development and employment opportunities.
Funding under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program is available from 1 July 2023 to support Eligible Funding Recipients to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia. LRCI Phase 4 continues the objective of the program to provide temporary, targeted support for creating and maintaining local jobs through road infrastructure and construction activities in communities across Australia. The intended outcomes of the program are to: deliver benefits to communities, such as improved road safety, accessibility and visual amenity; and create local short-term employment opportunities through funding construction projects Eligibility: Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program. Grant Activity Timeframe: Phase 4 project construction can only begin once funding recipients have in place an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule. Total Amount Availa
This grant provides $190 million over four years (2022-23 to 2025-26) to support Community Sector Organisations (CSOs) already receiving Indigenous Advancement Strategy funding. The funding addresses wage pressures and inflation impacts on eligible organisations delivering community services. Funding amounts are based on existing IAS agreement duration, a percentage of current IAS funding, and service delivery location, with higher supplementation for remote and very remote areas.
To foster collaboration across universities and institutes to accelerate RNA research, address key challenges, and build the skilled workforce needed to grow and sustain the RNA sector.
This grant provides support to ECEC educators, early childhood teachers and directors with five hours of time to complete national child safety training. It is available to approved ECEC services receiving the Childcare Subsidy (CCS) for their eligible employees.
A legal financial assistance scheme to assist entities, including individuals and organisations, with the costs of legal representation and disbursements associated with being requested to formally engage with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Before applying for this scheme, you should exhaust other options for legal assistance. Your options depend on the nature of your employment or former employment relevant to the issues for which you are giving evidence to the Royal Commission. If you are eligible for another form of assistance, you will generally not be eligible for assistance under this scheme. Further information is available at Legal assistance for witnesses – Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion | Attorney-General's Department. Eligibility: To be eligible to apply you must have received correspondence from the Royal Commission: calling you, or granting you leave to appear, as a witness at a public or private hearing, or granting you lea
Eligibility Notes
Wage subsidies are available to any Australian business with an ABN. The eligible worker must be referred through Workforce Australia (formerly Jobactive) or a similar employment services provider. Subsidies are typically paid in instalments over the employment period (usually 26 weeks). The worker must remain employed for the full period for you to receive the full subsidy amount.
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How much can I receive per hire?
Between $1,500 and $10,000 depending on the worker's circumstances. Indigenous Australians, people with disability, and long-term unemployed attract the highest subsidies.
Does the worker need to come from a government agency?
Not necessarily — you can find the candidate yourself and then check their eligibility with a Workforce Australia provider before making a formal offer.
Can I get a subsidy for someone I've already hired?
Generally no — the subsidy must be arranged before the employment starts. Some exceptions apply within the first few weeks of employment.
Are apprenticeships eligible?
Yes — apprenticeship and traineeship incentives are separate from general wage subsidies and can be accessed through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify details with the official source before applying.