Must be a new worker and not have completed a certificate III or higher in the last 7 years (a certificate III completed while at school is acceptable).
If the training gets completed before 75% of the nominal term, employers will get a pro-rated completion incentive.
New state-based incentive
For 12 month traineeships, a total of $2,125 – $1,062.50 will be paid at 6 months and $1,062.50 will be paid on completion.
Available for new workers only*
It doesn’t matter if they have completed a prior qualification.
For 24 month traineeships, a total of $4,250.00 – $2,125.00 will be paid at 6 months and $2,125.00 will be paid on completion.
50% Wage subsidy
Capped at $7,000 per quarter per employee.
Only new employees are eligible.
Must not be receiving JobKeeper.
It doesn’t matter if they have completed a prior qualification.
New worker definition
Employed less than 3 months full time, or less than 12 months casual or part-time. They will need to be part-time or full-time to undertake the traineeship.