Check with your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
To employ an apprentice or trainee in NSW, you need an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider.
They’ll help you understand and keep track of incentives and programs.
Following are some programs to help support apprenticeships and traineeships. But always ask your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider about the best and latest opportunities.
Also see our Steps to employ an apprentice or trainee.
Payroll tax rebate scheme
You may be able to claim a payroll tax rebate on wages paid to approved apprentices and new entrant trainees.
The rebate is not available on wages paid to existing worker trainees.
This is available for employers and group training organisations (GTOs).
For details see Revenue NSW apprentice and trainee wages or call 1300 139 815
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Apprenticeship Incentive Scheme
If you employ an apprentice in NSW, you are entitled to:
a premium reduction based on wages paid to your apprentice.
See icare (Insurance and Care NSW) workers insurance incentives for what’s required.
Commonwealth Government Incentives
There are national programs providing incentives and support to employers of apprentices and trainees.
- Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentives programs
- Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support
Continuing Apprentices Placement Service (CAPS)
CAPS is a free service that connects employers with apprentices and trainees who are currently seeking employment. While CAPS does not guarantee recruitment, it provides a valuable alternative to support and enhance your own recruitment efforts.
For help or support, please contact CAPS@det.nsw.edu.au.
Other programs to help recruit, train and retain staff
Programs to help you employ apprentices or trainees - including support for staff with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
NSW Fee Free initiatives to help retrain or upskill staff.
Smart and Skilled provides funding for formal training.