Tasmanian Jobs Programme 001-02260000

The Tasmanian Jobs Programme commenced on 1 January 2014 and provides much needed support to the Tasmanian labour market by providing financial assistance to employers who employ eligible job seekers on a part time or full time basis for at least six months. The programme provides a one off payment, administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

The aim of the programme is to encourage businesses to provide jobs to unemployed Tasmanians. Employers have the opportunity to expand their business and employ new staff, which will help increase workforce participation in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Jobs Programme incentive is paid as a lump sum. The payment is made directly to the employer once an eligible job seeker has been employed in a full time position for a period of six months.

From 13 May 2015, higher subsidy payments have been available. Any Tasmanian business that employs eligible job seekers on a full time basis for at least six months will be eligible to receive $6,500 (GST inclusive).

Additionally, any Tasmanian business that employs eligible job seekers in part-time work, with a minimum of 25 hours per week for at least six months, will be eligible to receive $3,250 (GST inclusive).

Employment Services Providers will also deliver ongoing support to employers and job seekers during the first six months of employment.

To be eligible to take part in the programme an employer must:

• have a physical business location in Tasmania with an Australian Business Number
• place the job seeker in a full-time position which is expected to be ongoing and sustainable and in accordance with the relevant award, with reference to the Fair Work Act and the National Employment Standards
• enter into a Tasmanian Jobs Programme Agreement with an Employment Services Provider
• continue to employ the job seeker in the position with the intention that the job will continue after the one-off payment has been made, and
• submit satisfactory evidence of employment to their employment services provider after which payment will be paid directly to the employer

An eligible Job Seeker must:

• have been a resident in Tasmania for the previous 6 months before the job commences;
• have been unemployed for at least six months;
• be registered with a Workforce Australia organisation or Disability Employment Services provider, and
• be in receipt of an eligible income support payment with mutual obligation requirements

Workforce Australia providers will support the Tasmanian labour market by assisting employers to expand their business and employ new staff. Additional information is available from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website or via the Tasmanian Jobs Programme Fact Sheet.

Employers

Employers wanting more information should speak to their local Workforce Australia or Disability Employment Services provider or call 13 17 15.

Job Seekers

Job Seekers wanting more information should speak to their local Workforce Australia or Disability Employment Services provider or call 13 62 68.