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Financial incentives and support for employers

Hiring an apprentice brings fresh talent to your business and gives you access to valuable government financial incentives. This support helps offset training costs, making it easier to grow your skilled workforce..

What is priority hiring incentive?

According to the Australian Government Apprenticeships Financial Support to Employers page, the Priority Hiring Incentive is a payment to support employers who take on an apprentice or trainee in an occupation listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List at a Certificate level III or above. 

You can use the Priority List Explorer to see which occupations and qualifications qualify for support.

How much support can I receive?

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EligibilityEmployer must hire an apprentice in an occupation on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List (Certificate III or above).
Full-time paymentUp to $5,000 — $2,000 after 6 months, $3,000 after 12 months.
Part-time paymentUp to $2,500 — $1,000 after 6 months, $1,500 after 12 months.
Claim methodWe will guide you through the Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) to lodge and manage claims. To get started, email us at info@apprenticesuccess.com.au or call 1300 360 921 

You may be eligible for more financial support

Group Training Organisation (GTO) Reimbursement Program
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What is it?Designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this program reimburses GTOs who place apprentices in businesses that haven’t hosted one via a GTO in the last two years.
How much can be reimbursed?• Up to $100 per week, capped at $5,200 over 52 weeks (GST inclusive).
• The reimbursement offsets or reduces the service fees usually charged to SMEs by GTOs.
Am I eligible?• Applies only to apprentices in occupations on the Priority List.
• GTOs must confirm eligibility through ADMS before claiming.
Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS)
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What is it?DAAWS encourages employers to take on apprentices with a disability or continue supporting apprentices who acquire a disability during their training.
How much can I receive?• $216.07 per week (for full-time apprentices), paid in arrears.
• Pro-rata payments available for part-time apprentices.
• Rates are indexed annually to CPI.
Am I eligible?• The apprentice must meet disability eligibility criteria, confirmed by a qualified medical practitioner or psychologist.
• Employers must pay at least the equivalent of the support amount in wages.

How do I claim?
Claims are managed through ADMS and we can help you at every step.

Extra support available:

  • Tutorial, mentor, and interpreter services for apprentices struggling with their off-the-job training due to disability.
  • Employers can also access up to $5,500 per year in additional assistance ($38.50/hour) for extra workplace support.

At Apprentice Success, our role is to make the process easy — we will help you confirm eligibility for each incentive, manage contracts, training plans and ADMS lodgements, and ensure your business doesn’t miss out on any available funding support.