Delivering more jobs in remote communities
Over 1,450 new jobs have been funded through two Federal government grant rounds, providing the dignity of work with fair wages and conditions in remote communities across the country.
And under another grant round, about 800 jobs are being created in around 160 projects across 150 employers, according to new Government details.
“Our remote jobs program is changing lives for First Nations people living in remote communities across the country,” Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy said.
“The dignity of work, with decent wages and conditions, impacts not just individuals, but families and communities, and contributes to Closing the Gap in employment outcomes.”
The numbers of jobs are approximate and contingent on the signing of grant agreements:
- Arnhem Land & Groote Eylandt – 100 jobs
- Central Australia – 150 jobs
- Greater Western Australia – 130 jobs
- Kimberley – 100 jobs
- North Queensland – 150 jobs
- South Australia – 25 jobs
- South Queensland – 5 jobs
- Top End & Tiwi Islands – 130 jobs
- Western New South Wales – 10 jobs
Jobs will be filled in a variety of sectors including construction, agriculture, healthcare, retail and administration and are a mix of part-time, full-time and casual roles.
Special Envoy for Remote Communities and Member for Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour MP, said in 2022 the government committed to bringing back real jobs to remote communities “and these 1,450 remote jobs are a key milestone in delivering this commitment,” she said.
“I am eager to see the remaining jobs rolled out, and to continue working with remote communities on how to deliver tangible economic outcomes for people.”
Employers who want to create jobs in remote communities will have further opportunities in future grant rounds expected in 2025-26 and 2026-27.
For more information about RJED visit www.niaa.gov.au/remote-jobs
