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Back to Work (Victoria)
A wage subsidy program encouraging Victorian employers to hire eligible jobseekers — paying employers a subsidy for hiring people who have been unemployed, recently redundant, or are otherwise disadvantaged.
Indicative amount
$3,000–$10,000 wage subsidy per eligible hire
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
Employers receive $3,000–$10,000 wage subsidy for hiring eligible employees. Eligible jobseekers include those unemployed 6+ months, single parents, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, and those aged 45+.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: job loss
How to apply
1. Employers apply through the Jobs Victoria portal (jobsvictoria.com.au). 2. Register your business and post the vacancy. 3. Match with eligible jobseekers through the platform or your own recruitment.
Documents you may need
- ABN
- Evidence of new employment offer
- Employee eligibility confirmation
Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.
You will be taken to www.vic.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026