Help your business grow beyond COVID-19 with government wage subsidies. A national incentive scheme enabling businesses to save on hiring and management costs by employing eligible job seekers from our large candidate pool.
Eligible businesses can access financial bonuses from $1,650 – $21,000 a year when hiring a new employee, apprentice or trainee.
Wage subsidies are a great way to gain further support and flexibility with your recruitment needs, helping your business grow beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help you access the best financial benefits for your business, our team are here to provide advice and guide you through the wage subsidy process.
Take a look at some of the incentives available, below.
You can access up to $10,000 in financial incentives when you hire an eligible new employee who is either:
Job seekers must be registered with Workforce Australia, ParentsNext, Transition to Work or Disability Employment Services.
Wage subsidy example: For example, based on one employee for one week who earns $18 an hour and completes 8 hours a week, who’s total weekly wage would be $144 – a host employer could SAVE $100 per employee, as this is covered in the wage subsidy. The only cost incurred by the employer is $44.
Is my business eligible? You may be eligible for a wage subsidy if your business:
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