Jobmaker Hiring Credit

The JobMaker Hiring Credit is here and is giving businesses and young people impacted by COVID-19 a helping hand. Helping young people secure jobs now will build their skills, improve their career prospects and support Australia’s economic recovery. Eligible employers can claim up to $10,400 for each new eligible employee hired between 7 October 2020 and 6 October 2021.

The first claim period for the JobMaker Hiring Credit opened on 1 February 2021 and closes on 30 April 2021. To receive the payments, employers need to register, nominate their additional eligible employees and claim.