There is now more support than ever for visa holders and Australia residents to work in Western Australia, particularly in our regions. See current incentives available below.
Pensioners to receive $4,000 boost to remain in the workforce
This boost, announced in last October’s Federal Budget, will see the income cap lifted from $7,800 to $11,800 for eligible pensioners before their pension is reduced. The Work Bonus currently entitles those working yet receiving the full pension to earn an extra $300 per fortnight without impacting pension entitlements. The changes
Are you over 45 years old and looking for an apprenticeship or employment?
With Hospitality Group Training (HGT) you could access financial support of up to $1,500 for pre employment job ready expenditure. For example, they can assist you with purchasing knives, uniforms and tools for working in the kitchen. HGT works with a variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes, pubs, function centres and
Future Chef Job Ready Program
This course is free for eligible students* and runs for 4 weeks.
In the Introduction to Commercial Cookery skill set, you will learn how to prepare and present simple dishes, how to use a range of food preparation equipment and about food safety.
Competition time! Follow the sun to Western Australia for your dream working holiday
Seeking the ultimate lifestyle change? Western Australia is the place to find the ultimate Aussie working holiday with an awesome tourism or hospitality job – and we’ve got TWO competitions for you to enter before 4 June 2023.
NEW MIGRATION AGREEMENTS IN EAST KIMBERLEY AND PILBARA
The newly signed East Kimberley and Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been welcomed by the AHA(WA), as they will play a critical role in helping local businesses address labour shortages.
REGIONAL WORKER ACCOMMODATION SUBSIDY (CLOSED)
The Regional Workers Travel and Accommodation Support Scheme was extended to tourism and hospitality workers in WA’s regional areas and the program is now open to new applicants.
