Wage Subsidies

Wage subsidies are financial incentives that reward a business or organisation for hiring from a diverse pool of job seekers. These incentives are paid to your business over an agreed timeframe.

Subsidies are available per job seeker hired into ongoing work. The position can be full-time, part-time, casual, or even an apprenticeship or traineeship.

The subsidies can cover wages, training, uniforms and additional expenses as the recruit grows and adds value to your team.

Wage subsidies depends on who you hire. Here’s what’s available:

Wage subsidies are available to Australian businesses and organisations meeting these requirements:

• Are hiring for a job that’s expected to be ongoing
• Are offering an average of 20 hours of work each week for a minimum of 26 weeks
• Are meeting National Employment Standards
• Have not previously received a wage subsidy for the same employee
• Have not hired the same employee within 2 years
• Are hiring someone who is not an immediate family member
• Are hiring for a position not within or funded by a State or Commonwealth Government department or agency

The business or organisation must also have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and complete an Online Wage Subsidy agreement within 28 days of the employee’s first paid shift.

Our Wage Subsidies Guide outlines the full eligibility criteria for an employer to qualify for a Workforce Australia wage subsidy.

Wage Subsidy Guide For Employers