The Back to Work program is designed to give businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment. Support payments are available to eligible employers who hire a previously unemployed Queenslander who has experienced a minimum period of unemployment directly prior to commencing work with them.
The program is available throughout regional Queensland and in areas of South East Queensland (SEQ) experiencing significant labour market challenges.
Employer Support Payments and Youth Boost payments are available under these guidelines to eligible employers who meet all the program eligibility criteria.
The program is not a wage subsidy. The decision to employ someone is at the discretion of the employer and must be a business decision that is independent of the availability of the Back to Work support payment.
Further information on the Back to Work program including terms and conditions, definitions, frequently asked questions and fact sheets are available on qld.gov.au/backtowork
Where is the Back to Work program delivered?
Back to Work Regional Back to Work SEQ Eligible regions are:
