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Reduce your hiring costs with Employer Wage Subsidies
Hiring new staff can be costly, especially for small businesses.
CVGT Employment helps employers in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania reduce recruitment expenses through government wage subsidies of up to $10,000 per eligible employee.
These hiring incentives support businesses in building strong, skilled teams while easing financial pressure.
Wage subsidies up to $10,000
Have you considered employing a new staff member through CVGT Employment? You may be eligible to receive a wage subsidy or Australian Government incentive.
The wage subsidy is tailored to the staff member and your business.
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What are Wage Subsidies?
Wage subsidies are financial incentives provided by the Australian Government to encourage businesses to hire eligible people into ongoing jobs.
These subsidies can help cover initial costs of bringing on a new staff member and help ensure the success of their employment, such as wages, training, and onboarding costs.
CVGT Employment connects employers with participants who qualify for these programs, making it easy to access wage subsidy support and grow your workforce.
Benefits of Wage Subsidies for Employers:
Is your business eligible for a Wage Subsidy?
To access wage subsidy programs, your business must:
What job types are eligible for a Wage Subsidy?
Eligible job positions or types include:
What job types are not eligible for a Wage Subsidy?
Job positions or types that are not eligible include:
Why you should be ready before you hire
Setting up your Workforce Australia Online employer account before hiring is one of the most important steps to ensure you don’t miss out on valuable funding. Here’s why:
Time-sensitive process
Once you hire a new employee from CVGT Employment, you only have 28 days to finalise your wage subsidy agreement online through your business account.
If the process isn’t started early, you risk missing the deadline – and the subsidy.
Documentation can take time
Gathering business details, verifying employee eligibility, and submitting the correct forms can be time-consuming.
Starting early gives you breathing room to get it right.
Avoid missing out
Many employers lose access to wage subsidies simply because they begin the process too late.
Being proactive ensures you’re ready to claim the support you’re entitled to.
Streamline your hiring
Having your account in place means you can move quickly when the right candidate comes along, without delays or missed opportunities.
How to apply for an Employer Wage Subsidy with CVGT Employment
Contact
Contact CVGT Employment to check your business’ wage subsidy eligibility and start the process.
Register
If you’re eligible, we’ll support you to set up your Workforce Australia Online account and link your ABN.
Click here for a step-by-step guide.
Apply
Once you have selected your new employee, if they are eligible for a Wage Subsidy, your CVGT Representative will send you a link through your Workforce Australia business account.
Success
Once your application is successful, you will receive funding and ongoing support for your new hire.
We can help you get set up
CVGT Employment makes accessing incentives easy. We can guide you through the process of:
As your employment partner, you can be assured you will have access to all Australian Government incentives that you may be eligible to receive.
Employer testimonials
“The CVGT team have been a fantastic support along the way!”
Jade, Kennaugh’s Garden Centre Echuca
“CVGT have been in contact throughout the whole process.”
Matt, BakeMate Bendigo
“With the government support, CVGT have been on the ball with that and helped me there.
I would highly recommend CVGT Employment because they help in so many ways.”
Sue, Out of the Box Party Plan Wodonga
Inclusive hiring incentives and diversity support
CVGT Employment supports inclusive hiring practices by offering wage subsidies for employers who hire from underrepresented groups.
By hiring inclusively, you strengthen your team and contribute to a more diverse and equitable workforce. With government wage subsidies available for a range of cohorts, it’s a win for your business and your community.
These cohorts include: