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

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.

Looking to upskill or retrain?

The Certificate 3 Guarantee Boost provides eligible jobseekers with funding for training to help secure local jobs. Training may include ‘second chance’ training for jobseekers or workers who already have a Certificate 3 (or higher) level qualification, but need or want new or updated skills to gain, change or retain employment.

Back to Work Jobseeker Officers can provide advice on training options available and provide assessment for the Certificate 3 Guarantee Boost.

If you think your employee could benefit from the Certificate 3 Guarantee Boost, contact your local Back to Work Jobseeker Officer by clicking here.

Important information about submitting applications

Applications for Back to Work payments must be made by the employer, not an agent or other party. This is because the employer needs to agree to the terms and conditions of the Back to Work Program.

Initial payment applications must be received within eight weeks of the employee completing four weeks of continuous employment.

Back to Work operates across two programs. Your region is where the job is mainly located. Visit their website for more information including eligibility criteria.

At Carrick Aland we can help get you on top of your employee obligations and focused on the future you want from your business: Call us in Dalby, Toowoomba or Chinchilla on 07 4669 9800 to start organising your better business future. We can even come to you.