The Regional Skills Relocation Grant is a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in specific industries in regional NSW. This grant aims to support economic growth by assisting businesses in attracting skilled workers to live and work in regional areas.  We’ll provide you with key information, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply for this grant to drive growth in your regional business.

Program Objective:

The primary objective of the Regional Skills Relocation Grant is threefold:
1. Support economic growth in regional NSW by helping businesses find and attract skilled workers to work in regional areas.
2. Fill regional job vacancies with skilled employees.
3. Strengthen, diversify, and expand regional economies.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this grant, businesses must operate within industries aligned with key NSW Government policies and strategies. These industries are considered pivotal for driving growth in regional economies and include “engine industries,” “emerging engine industries,” and “enabling industries.”

Eligible businesses must be

1. Operating as a private business or cooperative.
2. Relocating to or setting up in regional NSW, creating at least five new ongoing full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, or already operating in regional NSW and seeking to recruit eligible employees.

Eligible Employees:

The grant supports skilled workers relocating to regional NSW from metropolitan areas within the state or from locations outside NSW. To be eligible, these skilled workers must:
1. Relocate to a residence at least 50 kilometers from their original residence within the same Functional Economic Region as the eligible business, or within 100 kilometers of the eligible business.
2. Be Australian citizens or permanent residents at the start of their employment.
3. Have an occupation listed on the Commonwealth Skilled Occupation List for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491 and 489). The list is tailored to meet the needs of regional Australia, and additional occupations may be considered based on demonstrated need.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Regional Skills Relocation Grant, eligible businesses need to submit an application that meets the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines. These guidelines provide detailed information about program eligibility and assessment criteria, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the application process. For more information please click here.

The Regional Skills Relocation Grant is an excellent opportunity for businesses in eligible industries to attract skilled employees and contribute to the growth and development of regional NSW. If your business aligns with the program’s objectives and meets the eligibility criteria, don’t miss this chance to boost your operations and make a positive impact on the regional economy.