Creating jobs in areas of government service delivery that have previously relied on subsidies through the Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) program.

The objective of this Element was the creation and funding of new ongoing positions in government service delivery previously supported by CDEP.

A total of 1 538 positions were created under this initiative, 1 235 in areas of Commonwealth service delivery and a further 303 in state government services. These positions include access to the full range of benefits that come with employment such as proper wages, superannuation and training. Jobs created are in government sectors including community care, sport and recreation, education support, art centre support, broadcasting, language and culture, rangers, night patrols and municipal services.