Transition to Work

To participate in Transition to Work you must be:

• Between 15 to 24 years old
• Either:
  • an Australian citizen, or
  • an appropriate Visa holder

It will also depend on your individual circumstances, including whether you:

• Have a Year 12 certificate or equivalent, such as a Certificate III.
• Have been employed within the last six months.
• Are receiving an income support payment such as Youth Allowance.
• Are participating in another employment service including Workforce Australia.

Transition to Work has helped so many young people grow their confidence and skills as they enter the workforce.

Discover some great examples of the unique and personalised support Transition to Work participants have received and be inspired for your future.

Transition to Work providers can help build your skills and confidence to continue your education or get you ready to start a new job. They work with you to find the best mix of activities and services to help you achieve your goals. This may include:

• capability development and adult life skills
• career guidance
• access to job-specific training, work experience and internships
• job search and interview preparation and support
• networking with local employers
• supporting you and your employer to help you stay in a job
• connecting with local support services, such as housing assistance or mental health support.

Transition to Work providers ensure young people meet employers needs and are supported to settle into a job by:

• Providing pre-employment skills training that meets the needs of local employers and the labour market.
• Providing work experience placements or internships to see if a potential employee is suitable for the job.
• Negotiating Youth Bonus wage subsidies of up to $10,000 (GST inclusive) if you offer ongoing employment to Transition to Work job seekers.
• Providing post-placement support to make sure your new employee settles into their job.

For more information,

• A Transition to Work factsheet is available that provides more information on the program.
• Service Delivery Plans are available for each provider to inform participants and employers about the services they can expect.
• To view the Transition to Work, Workforce Australia Guideline and Deed, visit Workforce Australia – information for providers.
• Call the National Customer Service Line on 1800 805 260.
• Visit the Find a Provider page to search for your local Transition to Work Provider.
• Call the Employer Hotline on 13 17 15 *.

* Call charges apply to ‘13’ numbers from mobile phones.