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Employment

For job seekers

Finding a job

If you're looking for a job, a career change or guidance, these programs may be able to help you. 

Becoming an apprentice or trainee

If you're considering becoming an apprentice or trainee, these programs can help you understand what's involved. 

Finding regional jobs

These programs and initiatives can help you to find jobs in regional or rural Australia. 

Career options for 45 years and older

If you're 45 years or over, discover these programs and support initiatives that can assist on your job path. 

Job opportunities for under 25's

If you're under 25 years old, these programs can help you prepare for and find a job.

Help preparing for a new job

Get job ready with these programs and initiatives. 

Support for Indigenous job seekers

Discover the programs and initiatives that can help you with finding a job, preparing for work and getting extra skills and experience. 

Relocating for work

If you're moving for work, check if you're eligible for financial assistance to help with the relocation. 

For employers

Hiring staff

If you're looking to hire staff, discover the government services and programs you can use to help you understand what you need to do.

Employing apprentices

If you're thinking about employing an apprentice or trainee, find extra support through government programs that can help your decision. 

Financial incentives for employers

Check your eligibility for the programs and initiatives that can help you with the cost of hiring employees. 

Finding regional employees

Find employees in regional areas with these programs and resources.

Supporting staff with disability

The government can help you to support employees with disability. 

Hiring under 25 year old staff

Find the programs and incentives available so you can recruit and hire young people for your business. 

Hiring overseas workers or migrants

If you're looking to hire overseas workers or migrants, find programs and resources to help you out. 

Self-employment

Support for self-employment

If you're starting a business, find out what support is available and connect with local services. Here's a range of support and programs the Australian Government offers to support your business development. 

Workplace rights

Understand your workplace rights

These resources can help you to understand your rights and responsibilities in the workplace. 

Working in Australia on a visa

These resources can help you understand your rights and protections while working in Australia on a visa. 

Dealing with a workplace injury

There are resources available to help you if you've been injured at work. 

Governance and data

Employment research

Discover employment reports, data and research. 

International employment strategy

See how we engage internationally to improve our policies and programs in Australia. 

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Providers

If you're an Employment Services Provider, use these resources to apply for programs and to understand their requirements. 

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