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Back to Work

Queensland Government · Australia

The Back to Work program provides financial and non-financial support to employers, industry and jobseekers to address workforce challenges and help unemployed Queenslanders gain and retain employment. It is available across regional Queensland and selected areas of South East Queensland experiencing significant labour market challenges.

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Funding

$2K – $200K

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

Available in regional Queensland and selected South East Queensland areas experiencing labour market challenges. Employers can access incentive payments for hiring eligible unemployed Queenslanders. Eligible businesses can access up to $2,000 to retain employees supported through Back to Work incentive payments. Industry groups can apply for workforce participation funding from $20,000 to $200,000.
The program is available throughout regional Queensland and in areas of South East Queensland experiencing significant labour market challenges. Different Back to Work components target different applicants, including employers who hire eligible unemployed Queenslanders, businesses seeking employee retention support, industry groups seeking workforce participation funding, and disadvantaged job seekers in target groups. Specific eligibility requirements vary by payment or support stream.

What's Funded

Hiring eligible unemployed Queenslanders, retaining employees supported through Back to Work incentive payments, industry-led workforce participation initiatives, and employer or jobseeker workforce support activities including short micro-credential courses.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased employment and retention of eligible unemployed Queenslanders, improved workforce participation, support for employers facing labour market challenges, and better recruitment and retention outcomes.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustnon_profitcooperativeindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

employmenttrainingcommunityother

Keywords

Back to Workemploymenthiringrecruitmentjobseekersemployer incentiveyouth employmentworkforce participation

Official Grant Page

Queensland Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Back to Work?

The Back to Work is a mixed grant offered by Queensland Government in Australia, providing $2K – $200K in funding. The Back to Work program provides financial and non-financial support to employers, industry and jobseekers to address workforce challenges and help unemployed Queenslanders gain and retain employment. It is available across regional Queensland and selected areas of South East Queensland experiencing significant labour market challenges.
2

How much funding does the Back to Work provide?

The Back to Work provides $2K – $200K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Back to Work?

Available in regional Queensland and selected South East Queensland areas experiencing labour market challenges. Employers can access incentive payments for hiring eligible unemployed Queenslanders. Eligible businesses can access up to $2,000 to retain employees supported through Back to Work incentive payments. Industry groups can apply for workforce participation funding from $20,000 to $200,000.
4

What activities are funded?

Hiring eligible unemployed Queenslanders, retaining employees supported through Back to Work incentive payments, industry-led workforce participation initiatives, and employer or jobseeker workforce support activities including short micro-credential courses.
5

How do I apply for the Back to Work?

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