Financial incentives for WA employers
A range of financial incentives are available to Western Australian employers to encourage and support those who invest in apprentices.
Whether you’re hiring your first apprentice or expanding your team, these incentives offset the cost of employing an apprentice and help your business access comprehensive apprenticeship services provided by Group Training Organisations such as MEGT.
The Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive is available to employers who employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee and have lodged the training contract on or after 1 July 2019.
Base incentive payments are up to $8,500 for full-time apprentices and $4,250 for full-time trainees. In addition to base incentive payments, additional loadings are available for training that is identified as a State priority or training for priority groups.
For further information, visit here.
The Construction Training Fund (CTF) provides an Employer Grant to financially support Western Australian construction employers in hiring an apprentice.
As of 1 July 2024, eligible employers can receive a base grant of up to $15,000. Additional bonuses are available for employing someone who has completed a pre-apprenticeship, lives regionally, is female, indigenous, or is mature-aged.
The list of apprentice certifications the Employer Grant covers is comprehensive, spanning most construction industry sectors, and includes Certificate II, III, and IV qualifications.
For further information, visit here.
This program provides financial assistance to WA defence sector businesses who have an apprentice with an active training contract which commenced on or after 1 July 2025.
Incentive payments of up to $20,000 are available to eligible WA businesses operating in the defence sector, who employ an apprentice in one of these approved trades:
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering – Industrial Electrician
For further information, visit here.
Financial incentives will be provided to eligible host employers via accounts credits.
Why partner with MEGT
As a registered Group Training Organisation, MEGT delivers everything you need to recruit apprentices and trainees, and ensure they thrive in your workplace. We connect you with quality candidates who have the right attitude and commitment to succeed in your business. We provide intensive support throughout the entire apprenticeship journey, and take care of all the paperwork and regulatory requirements.
And as your talent's legal employer, we provide complete flexibility and peace of mind.
Our Group Training service includes:
- Sourcing, selecting and testing applicants
- Providing a shortlist of pre-screened candidates for you to review
- Interviewing and conducting pre-employment checks
- Manage employee onboarding
- Manage employee compliance
- Manage employee payroll
- Sourcing the Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Support with creating a tailored training plan
- Coordinating workplace rotations (if and when they’re required)
- Coaching and guidance for your apprentice/trainee, and their supervisor
- Ongoing liaison with the RTO
- Addressing any training or performance gaps with a remediation plan
We are proud to work with leading employers across Western Australia
Ready to build your workforce?
Contact us to find motivated new talent—and ensure they thrive in your workplace.