Unlock the benefits of hiring with wage subsidies
Wage subsidies offer direct financial support to businesses that hire eligible jobseekers. These payments help you grow your team, strengthen your business, and contribute to a thriving economy.
ETC delivers wage subsidies through Workforce Australia and Inclusive Employment Australia. These programs support employers who hire jobseekers from diverse backgrounds—including youth, mature-age individuals, long-term unemployed, Indigenous Australians, and people with disability, injury, or health conditions.
Workforce Australia Wage Subsidies
You can access up to $10,000 in wage subsidies when you hire through Workforce Australia. To qualify, your business must:
- Be a legal entity with a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Be registered with Workforce Australia Online for Businesses
- Not have employed the jobseeker in the past 2 years
- Offer an ongoing role (full-time, part-time, casual, apprenticeship, or traineeship)
- Avoid commission-based, subcontracted, or family-filled positions
- Meet national employment standards and pay at least the award wage
As per the Workforce Australia Wage Subsidy Guidelines, all wage subsidies must be approved online through https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/ within 28 days of the employee’s start date.
Contact ETC to find out more about the available Wage Subsidy Programs or apply for a wage subsidy for one of your staff members.
Inclusive Employment Australia Wage Subsidies
Inclusive Employment Australia wage subsidies support employers who hire people with disability, injury, or health conditions. These subsidies adapt to individual needs and offer flexible, person-centred support. To qualify, your business must:
- Not be receiving other government funding for the same position
- Offer a position that meets legal employment standards
ETC can guide you through the process and help you determine your eligibility. Contact ETC for personalised advice on Inclusive Employment Australia wage subsidies.
