Inclusive Jobs Fund (Australia)

Deadline: 20-Nov-22

The Banyule City Council is currently seeking applications for its Inclusive Jobs Fund to support local not-for-profit community organizations to deliver valuable community services and creates employment opportunities for Banyule residents experiencing barriers to employment.

The Fund assists with the wage costs associated with hiring a new employee, as well as providing inclusive recruitment and employment advice through Council’s Inclusive Jobs Service.

Funding Information

A pool of $44,000 is available and applicants can apply for up to $22,000.

Eligible Positions

Positions seeking financial support from the Fund must:
- Provide at least 15 hours per week of work for a minimum of 6 months on a part- or full-time fixed-term contract or ongoing basis (casual positions will not be considered).
- Partner with Banyule Council’s Inclusive Jobs Service for the recruitment of the new role. Demonstrate a meaningful employment opportunity that will benefit the Banyule community in alignment with Council’s strategic priorities and the Community Vision 2041.
- Be paid at or relevant award rate; with the total funding amount not equating to more than the total wage cost.
- Be documented in a position description.
- Provide direct employment with the applicant (labour hire or subcontractor arrangements will not be considered).
- Not be displacing any current worker.
- Not be fully funded by any other external funding stream.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the fund, organizations must
- Commit to using funding to recruit a Banyule resident who is unemployed and experiencing barriers to employment, and who has no previous employment relationship with the organization.
- Fall into one of the following: a legally constituted not for profit entity; a Charity or Benevolent Trust; or a Public Company (not for profit).
- Be located within the City of Banyule and provide support, programs or services to people in the City of Banyule.
- Have been established and operational for a minimum of 12 months.
- Be incorporated or have appropriate auspice support that covers all of the eligibility requirements.
- Have an ABN or be willing to complete a “Statement by Supplier”.
- Hold Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20 million.
- Be compliant with applicable workplace health and safety, industrial relations and taxation legislation.
- Hold all appropriate permits and licenses. This will include but is not restricted to; building and planning permits, liquor license, health and other statutory permits or licenses that are required for the business to be legal.

Ineligible Criteria

Council will not provide funding for applicants that:
- Undertake or promote gambling, unless there is significant community benefit demonstrated.
- Have outstanding grant acquittals.
- Have outstanding debts owing to Council.
- Are seeking retrospective funding, ie funds for expenditure that has already occurred.
- Seek support or assistance from Councilors in their application; seeking or lobbying for Councilor input or support will have their application be automatically excluded from the Fund.
- Have received funding from the Inclusive Jobs Fund in the previous financial year.