Resources
A new approach to engaging employers
Engaging employers is central to an effective employment services system. This factsheet outlines how the new employment services will make it easier for employers to engage with the system.
A new approach to finding work
This factsheet describes how the government is replacing the one-size-fits-all employment service model with an approach that matches the level and type of support to a person’s need.
A new approach to mutual obligations
This factsheet outlines how the future employment service will introduce a different approach to mutual obligations.
Delivery of high-quality services
This factsheet explains that the reformed employment service will introduce a new assessment and triaging process.
Employment Goal Plan
This factsheet outlines how the new service model will introduce an Employment Goal Plan to support high quality, tailored servicing across all streams.
Employment services reform questions and answers
This factsheet includes answers to common questions about employment services reform.
How to make a submission guide
This guide outlines the options and helps you make a submission in response to the Shaping the future of employment services Discussion Paper.
Investments in reform in Budget 2026–27
The government has announced a $312.1 million package of measures to deliver early, significant changes to support a reformed employment services system and improve customer experience. This factsheet provides details of those measures.
Lived Experience Panel 2026 – Expression of Interest form
Use this offline form to submit your expression of interest to join an employment services User Lived Experience panel to share your experience and help improve future employment services.
Making employment services better
This is an Easy Read summary of the Shaping the future of employment services Discussion Paper. It sets out the government’s ideas for improving employment services and asks for your views.
New assessment and triaging
This factsheet explains that the reformed employment service will introduce a new assessment and triaging process.
Service elements
This factsheet outlines several service elements in employment services that will be reformed to support the delivery of high-quality, tailored services.
Shaping the future of employment services - submission template
The submission template guides you through the questions outlined in the Shaping the future of employment services Discussion Paper. You can complete the questions in this template, save the document and upload it as your submission.
Shaping the future of employment services Discussion Paper
The Discussion Paper presents the government’s vision for the future mainstream employment service and invites stakeholders to contribute to the design settings for this future service.
The future employment services system framework
This factsheet explains the future employment services system framework, including 4 core ideals for the future system, 3 system streams, and 7 service elements.
The future system
This factsheet outlines the government’s vision for employment services reform, delivering a system that gives people the best opportunity to secure a well-paid job.
Why is the government reforming employment services?
This factsheet outlines how the Government is reforming employment services acknowledging the current on-size-fits-all approach to servicing means too many people are missing out on the opportunity to find suitable employment.
Australian Government response to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Report
On 11 July 2024, the Australian Government published its response to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Report.
Australian Government response to the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services reports
The Australian Government responded to the findings of the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services. The response covers both the interim report on ParentsNext, Your Future Planning, and the final report, Rebuilding Employment Services.