Back to Work
For
Employers and For
Jobseekers
For
Employers
Support payments of up to $20,000 are available for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed jobseekers.
Support for Employers
For
Jobseekers
Back to Work offers support for jobseekers who need or want to update their skills to gain, change or retain employment.
Support for Jobseekers

The Queensland Government has announced up to $140 million over four years for a revitalised Back to Work program. Back to Work provides eligible businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment and helps workers facing disadvantage in the labour market. The revitalised Back to Work program is now available.
$20,000
Youth Boost
The Queensland Government will support your decision to hire an eligible young unemployed Queenslander
Small Business Support Pool
The new Small Business Support Pool is available to small business employers who have been approved for a Back to Work Incentive Payment and need assistance to support and retain their employees.
Back to Work Support Payments of up to $15,000 available
The Queensland Government will support your decision to employ a previously unemployed Queenslander from an eligible group.
Employer success stories and Jobseeker success stories
We encourage small businesses to apply for Back to Work as it has really helped our business during some of the most challenging times.
Employer success stories
I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the way the hospitality industry works.
Jobseeker success stories

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