Minister for Indigenous Australians
A second round of grants is now open for eligible employers to apply for funding to create local jobs in remote communities, as part of the Albanese Labor Government's new Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program.
Jobs established through the Remote Jobs program will have fair pay and decent conditions, including superannuation, sick leave and annual leave.
In response to community feedback calling for a flexible jobs program, the jobs created can be part-time, full-time or casual and flexible around personal, family and community obligations.
The program has also responded to feedback that more employment opportunities are needed for young people once they've finished school, with job seekers aged 15 and over eligible to apply for an RJED-created job.
The $707 million program is creating up to 3,000 new jobs over the next three years and is part of delivering on the Albanese Government's commitment to replace the Community Development Program (CDP).
Employers interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to speak with their community to find out what jobs are needed and wanted locally, and will need to show evidence of community support in their grant application.
Assistance is available to help employers with the grants process, including a dedicated helpdesk and public information sessions.
Grant writing support is also available for eligible employers, with a focus on supporting small organisations.
This second round of employer grants is open until 31 March 2025.
