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Work For the Dole Project Management

GetSet also provides assistance with organisation & management of work for the dole projects, this means we can provide a supervisor who will oversee all operations of the project as well as handle the management of the project including but not limited to ordering of stock sourcing of tools and equipment, and ensure the projects are completed within the time frames given.

GetSet currently provide this service for numerous work for the dole projects in the region and have completed other projects for example the Fiveboroughs wetlands project.

Under Work for the Dole you can gain skills and experience that give back to the community and can help you find a job.

If you have been commenced with a jobactive provider for 12 months or more, you will need to take part in Work for Dole or another approved activity for six months each year you remain in employment services.

You need to take part in Work for the Dole to keep receiving your income support if you are in jobactive and have mutual obligation requirements. If you participate in the program, you will receive and extra $20.80 a fortnight to assist with expenses such as transport.

What do you get out of Work for the Dole?

By participating in Work for the Dole, you will undertake work-like activities and gain work experience that can help you find a job.

This will give you the chance to:

  • develop the skills that employers want—like team work, communication and reliability
  • increase your confidence and show that you are ready to start working
  • meet new people and make contacts who can be a referee for you when you apply for a job
  • get involved in your local community

What Will You Be Doing?

There are many different activities that you may be able to do through Work for the Dole. Each will help you develop the skills that show you are ready to start work.

Some examples of what you might do include:

  • gardening and maintenance works
  • conservation or environmental activities
  • retail work
  • hospitality services
  • office administration
  • warehouse duties

The focus is to place you in an individual role to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

How Long Do You Need to Do Work for the Dole?

There are different requirements for Work for the Dole based on your age.

If you are required to do Work for the Dole for six months of each year you will need to complete:

  • 25 hours per week of Work for the Dole if you are aged under 30 years
  • 15 hours per week of Work for the Dole if you are aged 30-49 years.

If you are aged 50 years or over you can volunteer to do Work for the Dole as your approved activity for 15 hours per week for six months each year.

Job seekers who have a partial capacity to work or who are principal carer parents will need to participate for about half the number of hours in Work for the Dole as full capacity job seekers.

To find out more about the work for the dole projects please contact us