Financial support for employers

When you employ an eligible APM job seeker, your business could access financial support including wage subsidies up to $10,000

These government-funded incentives are designed to get more people to work through employment programs such as Disability Employment Services and Workforce Australia.

Wage subsidies vary depending on each person's circumstances and aim to reduce the initial cost of hiring an eligible employee.

You can apply for a wage subsidy for each eligible person you hire.

You and your employee may also be eligible for financial assistance for:

• Workplace modifications
• Work-related tools, training, equipment, and clothing
• Your employee’s licences and tickets

Get in touch today to find your next employee and see if you can access financial support for your business.

Speak to us today at your nearest APM location or call us on 1800 276 276.

What are wage subsidies?

Paid by the Australian Government, wage subsidies allow you to reduce the initial costs of hiring full or part-time workers.

Our employment consultants will work with you to:

• Detail the eligibility requirements for wage subsidies
• Identify the amount of subsidy available for eligible job seekers
• Guide you through the process of accessing the funds
• Advise you on when you will receive the wage subsidy

How much is paid?

The amount could be different for each eligible employee you hire and your APM Employment Consultant will guide you on the total subsidy.

Most subsidies are between $1,650 and $10,000 depending on the type of employment and the circumstances of each employee.

How to access wage subsidies

To apply for wage subsidies your business must:

• Have an Australian Business number
• Have not previously received a wage subsidy for the same person
• Not be an Australian, state or territory government agency
• Offer a job expected to be ongoing
• Offer a job that complies with national employment standards

Typically, you receive wage subsidy payments during a six-month period. Additional incentives could apply to apprenticeships and traineeships.

Get in touch to find out more. Visit your nearest APM team or call us on 1800 276 276.