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Payments for WA businesses hiring new apprentices or trainees
Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive
Applications may be made at any time.
What do you get?
The payment amount depends on the nominal term of the apprenticeship or traineeship.
Who is this for?
WA businesses.
Overview
Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive provides businesses with financial assistance to help them with the costs of employing a new entrant trainee or apprentice.
The incentive amount is based on the nominal term of the apprenticeship or traineeship.
Employers may be able to receive an additional loading payment if the apprenticeship / traineeship is undertaken in a priority occupation.
Employers can claim incentive payments at the following milestones:
Apprenticeships
- at the commencement of the apprenticeship
- at the mid-point of the nominal duration of the apprenticeship
- on completion of the apprenticeship
Traineeships
- at the commencement of the traineeship
- on completion of the traineeship
Check if you can apply
To be eligible, you must:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- be running a business which is currently below the payroll tax threshold (currently at $950,000 per annum)
- employ a new entrant trainee or an apprentice
Employers must have lodged the training contract for registration on or after 1 July 2019.
Apply now
Apply for the Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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