Career Trial
Career Trial provides employers with a short-term trial arrangement to assess jobseekers' suitability before committing to permanent employment. During the trial period, jobseekers receive a training allowance funded by WSG, reducing the hiring risk for employers while giving jobseekers an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. NOTE: Career Trial applications are currently CLOSED. This programme may be superseded by EWTP components in 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
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Programme is currently CLOSED for new applications
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Existing approved trials can still proceed and claim
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Short-term trial: up to 480 hours (full-time) or 240 hours (part-time)
How to Apply
Applications are currently CLOSED.
For existing approved Career Trial participants: 1. Submit Training Allowance (TA) claims through Career Trial portal during/after trial completion 2. TA claim deadline: 6 months from jobseeker application approval date 3. Retention Incentive claim: 9 months from CT end date 4. Additional Retention Incentive claim: 12 months from CT end date
Claims and Disbursement
For existing approved trials only: - Training Allowance claims: Submit through Career Trial portal - TA disbursed directly to jobseeker's bank account once approved - Retention Incentive claims: 9 months from CT end date - Additional Retention Incentive claims: 12 months from CT end date - Approved CT jobseekers must commence by 31 May 2025 for usual claims timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Career Trial applications are currently CLOSED for new applications.
Yes, existing approved trials can still proceed and submit claims per the established deadlines.
Training allowance ranges from $7.50 to $15.00 per hour, paid directly to the jobseeker.
Employers can receive $500 for 3 months retention and $1,000 for 6 months retention (additional criteria applies).
This programme may be superseded by EWTP components launching in 2026.