How the Reformed Indigenous Employment Program can help Employers
The reformed Indigenous Employment Program (IEP) can provide employers with tailored assistance to help them provide more job opportunities for Indigenous Australians. Employers can receive assistance either directly through DEEWR or through one of DEEWR’s providers.
This assistance can be provided through a panel member to provide a package of financial assistance tailored to an employer’s needs and/or through streamlined access to predesigned packages. These predesigned packages include:
Through a new simplified contracting arrangement employers will find it easier to access the services offered under the reformed IEP. The new simplified contracting arrangements will also ensure that there is less red tape and a reduced workload for the employer.
Job Services Australia will work with employers at the local level to identify the skills the employer needs for their business and match these with appropriately trained and work-ready job seekers.
Eligibility
To be eligible for assistance under the reformed IEP, an employer must provide, or be preparing to provide, training, career paths or ongoing employment for Indigenous Australians, or other related assistance that will contribute to increasing Indigenous Australians’ employment outcomes and economic participation.
How to get assistance
For Indigenous employer who want assistance under the reformed IEP:
- contact the Indigenous Employment Line on 1802 102
- submit an Enquiry Form (
PDF 702KB) via post, fax or email to your nearest DEEWR office (see details on the form)
More Information
More detailed information is available on the following Fact sheets:
Program Guidelines