Jobseeker Support
Whether you’re stepping into the tourism industry for the first time or looking to build new skills for your next role, explore the latest funded skilling and training opportunities designed to help job seekers start strong and succeed.
Career Start Program
Provides post-school training and entry-level pathways into Queensland’s workforce.
Incentive
Funded training and mentoring to help young people begin careers, especially in tourism, hospitality and events.
Eligibility
Jobseekers and school leavers seeking entry-level employment and training opportunities.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW)
Supports disadvantaged Queenslanders to access training and employment.
Incentive
Funded training, job placements, and community-based support with tourism and hospitality pathways available.
Eligiibility
Queenslanders aged 15+ who are unemployed or underemployed.
Diverse Queensland Workforce Program
Supports migrants, refugees, and international students to gain employment.
Incentive
Tailored training, mentoring, and employer engagement.
Eligibility
Queensland-based jobseekers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.