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Pre-employment Program (PEP)
PEP provides intensive support to Queensland jobseekers who also identify as one (or more) of the following: young people (15 - 24 years), long term unemployed people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, and people with a disability.
Back to Work Jobseeker Officers
Back to Work Jobseeker Officers are based within TAFE Queensland across the state, and their role is to support jobseekers to identify and connect with training and skills development linked to local employment.
What supports can be accessed?
A range of intensive support will be available to individuals assessed as eligible for the Pre-Employment Program (PEP):
- One-on-one support from a dedicated Back to Work Jobseeker Officer based within the jobseeker’s region, who will work with them to determine their goals and assist with barriers to employment.
- The Work Preferences Questionnaire by Harrisons provides an in-depth analysis of a person’s interests, task preferences, strengths, potential derailers, and work environment preferences to guide the jobseeker towards a career that best suits their strengths.
- Resume Writing, Interview Skills and Online Profile Assistance.
- Potential funding for training - via C3G Plus a jobseeker may have the opportunity to access further subsidised training opportunities aligned to their strengths and local employment opportunities.
- Jobseeker Support Pool – potential financial assistance to support jobseekers to overcome barriers to employment.
Eligibility for assessment
A Back to Work Jobseeker Officer will confirm an applicant's eligibility for funding and support following completion of a career and training assessment which may take place by telephone call, or face-to-face.
The Pre-Employment Program is delivered state-wide and supports Queenslanders who identify with one or more of the following eligible groups for assessment:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- people with disability
- long-term unemployed people (unemployed for 52 weeks or longer)
- Young people aged 15- 24 years (who have completed or left school)
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people.
To be eligible, you must also:
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or temporary resident with the necessary visa with appropriate work and/or study permits.