The following information is for employers who have employed someone up to and including 30 June 2021

Employer Support Payment

Employer Support Payments of up to $15,000 are available for employers who hire an eligible unemployed job seeker up to and including 30 June 2021.

Subject to the availability of funds.

Eligibility criteria apply.

Learn more about the Employer Support Payment here.

Youth Boost Payment

Youth Boost payments of up to $20,000 are available for employers who hire an eligible young unemployed job seeker, aged between 15-24 years up to and including 30 June 2021.

Subject to the availability of funds.

Eligibility criteria apply.

Learn more about Youth Boost here.

Apprentice and Trainee Boost Payment

Apprentice and Trainee Boost Payments of up to $20,000 are available for employers who hire an eligible unemployed Queenslander who is undertaking an eligible apprenticeship or traineeship up to and including 30 June 2021.

Subject to the availability of funds.

Eligibility criteria apply.

Learn more about the Apprentice and Trainee Boost Payment here.

 

Back to Work Employer Officers

Back to Work Employer Officers work with employers who are considering employing local jobseekers. This includes:

  • Working directly with employers to assist and advise them in relation to the Back to Work program
  • Providing guidance on other Government supports and services available to employers
  • Representing the Back to Work program at employment industry events and meetings.

 

Back to Work Jobseeker Officers

Back to Work Jobseeker Officers work with jobseekers or those at risk of losing their jobs to:

  • Get career advice that helps them to find a job that suits them
  • Find training that is linked to real jobs in the region
  • Help jobseekers to determine their individual skills, as well as services and support that may be of assistance
  • Provide independent advice on career and training opportunities.

Have you employed someone from 1 July 2021?

If you have employed someone in your business from 1 July 2021, you may be eligible for support through the revitalised Back to Work program.  Further information can be found at For Employers