Are you a Queensland employer needing qualified and skilled staff for your workforce?
Incentives are available for employers who recruit Queensland job seekers as part of our Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Employers also have the opportunity to support and participate in local Skilling Queenslanders for Work training projects designed to equip job seekers with the skills, qualifications and experience needed to enter and stay in the workforce.
For an overview of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, read the Skilling Queenslanders for Work fact sheet (PDF, 169KB).
First Start
First Start provides wage subsidies to local councils and community organisations to employ young people and disadvantaged job seekers in traineeships. The program allows job seekers to gain a nationally recognised qualification and at least 12 months employment as a trainee.
View the guidelines for funding 2025–26 (PDF, 400KB) for more information.
Contact us
Email training@desbt.qld.gov.au
Phone 1300 369 935
Related information
- Find information for job seekers.
- Find information for community organisations.
Last updated 8 August 2025
