For employers
Support payments of up to $20,000 are available for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed jobseekers.
Employer Support Payment
Employer Support Payments of up to $15,000 are available for employers who hire an eligible unemployed jobseeker.
Subject to the availability of funds.
Eligibility criteria apply. Go here for more details.
Youth Boost Payment
Youth Boost Payments of up to $20,000 are available for employers who hire an eligible young unemployed jobseeker, aged between 15-24 years.
Subject to the availability of funds.
Eligibility criteria apply. Go here for more details.
Mature Aged Worker Boost Payment
Initial applications are no longer being accepted for Mature Aged Worker Boost payments. Employers may be eligible for Employer Support Payments.
Second and final payment claims for approved applications for Mature Aged Worker Boost Payments will continue to be processed. Employers will be sent a reminder as claims become due.
Go here for further information
Back to Work Teams
Back to Work Teams are based throughout Queensland to support both employers and jobseekers locally. Teams include an Employer Officer, a Jobseeker Officer and in some regions a Youth Jobseeker Officer. Find your local Back to Work Team here.
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.
