Do you employ workers in the community services industry
A new portable long service leave scheme for the community service industry launched on 1 July 2025.
If you’re an employer in the community services sector, understand your responsibilities to ensure your workers receive their long service leave entitlements.
Employer registrations are now open.
Employment information
Looking for a new job
Prepare for, find, and secure a new position after losing your job.
Mental health at work
Creating a mentally healthy workplace is the responsibility of all employers, leaders and workers in NSW. Make your workplace safer and healthier by learning about how to manage mental health at work.
Workplace rights and responsibilities
Essentials for employers and employees in NSW. Learn about leave, health and safety, employment records and other matters affected by workplace legislation.
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Media release
Aboriginal businesses across regional NSW are being recognised this Indigenous Business Month for their role in creating jobs, strengthening communities and boosting economic growth.
Ministerial media release
The NSW Government acknowledges the High Court of Australia’s ruling on MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine extension and will carefully consider the full judgment.
Ministerial media release
The NSW Government has locked in Sydney as the host of the 64th Annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference in 2027, reinforcing the state’s position as Australia’s leading destination for trade, investment and innovation.
Ministerial media release
A re-elected Minns Labor Government will legislate to protect workers and businesses from dodgy labour hire providers.
Ministerial media release
Apprentices, trainees and cadets building careers in NSW councils will be recognised through a new statewide awards program, with nominations opening today.
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Portal user guide
Use the Worker Portal to register as a worker, link to your employer, update your details and view your service history. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for common tasks.
Guide
Launch your valuation career with Value NSW through our structured 24-month Graduate Valuer Program. Gain hands-on experience across a range of valuation disciplines, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to work that supports communities across New South Wales (NSW).
Fact sheet
Learn about employer obligations for service returns in the building and construction long service payments scheme, including when and how to submit a return and answers to frequently asked questions.
Policy
The NSW Skills List identifies the qualifications eligible for a government subsidy under Smart and Skilled.
Guide
Learn how the building and construction industry portable long service payments scheme works as a contractor, including eligibility, service credits and payment options.