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.

Hiring an overseas worker or migrant

The Department of Home Affairs helps to check if you can hire overseas workers or migrants.

Check visa details and conditions for overseas workers or migrants
Comply with Australian employment laws and obligations as a sponsor

Check visa details and laws at the Department of Home Affairs

Hiring someone with disability

Disability Employment Services can help you hire a person with a disability.

Apply for a wage subsidy for work-related modifications and services
Provide you with post-placement support while your new employee settles in
Provide disability awareness training for your staff

Find support at JobAccess

Prepare individuals for work in your business

You can create a Launch into Work pre-employment project to recruit new starters and prepare them for your entry-level roles. This will include building their readiness through tailored training, work experience and mentoring.

Check your eligibility
Find out how to co-design a Launch into Work project

Learn about Launch into Work

Employing and supporting women in your organisation

Ensure you are doing what you can to make your workplace a supportive environment. Many factors can influence how organisations attract, recruit and retain women.

Do a self-assessment to identify actions to help you improve your workplace for women
Check your business eligibility for Career Revive
Access the resources to help you attract, recruit and retain women

Get better at employing and supporting women

Be part of your local economic recovery

The Local Jobs Program operates in 51 employment regions across Australia to accelerate reskilling, upskilling and employment.

Employment Facilitators work with businesses and other stakeholders to identify and address local priorities
Funding is available for innovative solutions that address barriers to employment for local individuals.

Get involved by contacting an Employment Facilitator in your region

Employment Initiatives and Support Fact Sheet

The Australian Government is focused on meeting the needs of businesses who require new staff and new skills to support business growth. There are a range of government services and programs available to help businesses connect with job-ready candidates matching individual business needs.

Services and programs include Workforce Australia Online, Workforce Australia Services, Disability Employment Services and the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network, Transition to Work, AgMove, Local Jobs Program and Jobs Fairs.

For more information about how to access help with recruitment and the financial incentives available to hire and retain individuals, see the Employment Initiatives and Support Factsheet.