Help to recruit and keep staff, including advice and support with wage and hiring costs.
Who can apply
Employers with an ongoing vacancy who want help with inclusive recruitment and access to hiring support.
Not sure this fits your business?
This one is a free program you register for yourself. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.
Eligibility quick-check
- Usually fineBusiness structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
- Common blockerStaff: you need employees, or to be hiring, to qualify.
- Usually fineLocation: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
How to apply for Real Jobs, Real Wages
- Check you fit the program's criteria on the official page.
- Register or book through the provider's official site. Free government programs shouldn't ask you to pay to join.
- Have your ABN and a short description of your business ready.
Real Jobs, Real Wages: common questions
Who can apply for Real Jobs, Real Wages?
Employers with an ongoing vacancy who want help with inclusive recruitment and access to hiring support.
How much is Real Jobs, Real Wages worth?
Funding and support varies.
When does Real Jobs, Real Wages close?
Open, no fixed closing date. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Real Jobs, Real Wages?
The listed criteria don't require a company, so sole traders may be eligible if they meet everything else (for example ABN, location, trading history and industry). Check the guidelines.
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