Introduction

Flexi-wage provides a wage subsidy and extra assistance to support employers to take on people who do not meet the entry level requirements of the job.

This helps people get the employment skills and experience they need to get into and stay in unsubsidised employment.

To get a Flexi-wage Subsidy a client must:

• not meet the entry-level requirements of the job (as decided by the employer) and is either:
  • disadvantaged in the labour market or
  • at risk of long-term benefit receipt or
  • have specific employment needs and
• meet all other eligibility criteria

The amount paid and the duration is based on a client's needs and their barriers to employment and reflects the level of support they need to reach the entry-level requirements of the job.

Employers must retain employees after the Flexi-wage Subsidy has ended.

Flexi-wage Subsidy cannot be paid for a client entering self-employment.

If a client needs support to start their own business, they may be able to get Flexi-wage Self-Employment.