Employer Benefits

There are a wide variety of benefits and incentives available to Employers of Australian Apprentices. These range from industry specific benefits to general benefits and tax exemptions. To find out which benefits your business may be eligible for click here.






Common benefits guide

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INCENTIVE		CERTIFICATE III OR ABOVE
Commencement		$1500
Recommencement		$750
Completion		$2500
School Based Commencement		$750
School Based Retention		$750
Disabled Assistance		$104.30 per week (full time)

Note: Benefits are payable subject to both the employer and Australian Apprentice meeting eligibility criteria set out in the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Guidelines. Please contact us for a detailed assessment of your circumstances before making any decisions based on this information.

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Available benefits

Australian Brick-laying and Block-laying Training Fund

If you employ an apprentice bricklayer you may be eligible for additional incentives. For further information and to see if you qualify, visit the Employer Incentives page of the Australian Building and Block-paving Training Fund website.

Australian Taxation Office

Payroll Tax Exemption:

You could be exempt from Payroll Tax. For information on Payroll Tax Exemption eligibility, download the Payroll Tax Fax Sheet from the WA Department of Treasury and Finance website.

Superannuation:

For information on superannuation payments for your staff, visit the Superannuation page of the Australian Taxation Office website.

Construction Training Fund

The Construction Training Fund supports employers to train Australian Apprentices in a range of construction trades in WA.

If you employ an Australian Apprentice through direct indenture or a group training scheme, the Construction Training Fund can provide additional grants to help reduce the cost of training.

For information on the Construction Training Fund and to see if your organisation is eligible, visit the Construction Training Funding page of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund website.

Government Incentives Available to Employers

Assistance for Australian Apprentices with a Disability:

A program which provides additional assistance to eligible employers who employ a Certificate II or higher level Australian Apprentice with a disability. Assistance may include a wage support payment or tutorial, interpreter and mentor services.

General and Standard Commencement, Recommencement and Completion Incentives:

Employers of Australian Apprentices may be eligible for incentive payments for;

• Commencing an Australian Apprentice in Certificate II training (nominated equity groups only); Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications
• Recommencing Australian Apprentices at the Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
• Employing Australian Apprentices who successfully complete a Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification may be eligible to receive a completion incentive

Mature Aged Worker – Special Commencement and Special Completion:

Special incentives are available to;

An employer who commences an eligible Certificate II or higher level Australian Apprentice who is a disadvantaged person aged 45 years or more
An employer, upon the successful completion of a Certificate II or higher level Australian Apprenticeship by an Australian Apprentice who attracted a Mature Aged Worker special commencement incentive

Rural and Regional Incentive - Special Commencement:

Special incentive for Rural and Regional Australian Apprenticeships where the Australian Apprentice commences a Certificate III or IV qualification in a National Skill Needs List occupation in a non-metropolitan area.

School-based Apprenticeships - Additional Commencement and Retention:

Additional incentives are available to;

• An employer who employs an Australian Apprentice in an endorsed Australian School-based Apprenticeship at the Certificate II to IV level or in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification
• An employer who continues to employ a Certificate II to IV level or Diploma or Advanced Diploma Australian School-based Apprentice after the student has completed Year 12

Support for Adult Australian Apprentices:

Australian Government financial support is available for adult workers (aged 25 years or over) to upgrade their skills through an Australian Apprenticeship at the Certificate III or IV level in an occupation listed on the National Skills Needs List. From 1 January 2010, Australian Apprentices aged 25 years or more at commencement or who previously attracted Support for Mid-Career Apprentices payments may be eligible to attract Support for Adult Australian Apprentices.

To download a copy of the Summary of Incentives booklet click here.

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