The Department of State Development is seeking applications from current WorkReady training and service providers
Jobs First Employment Projects
We are looking for projects that demonstrate a commitment to:
- meeting employers’ requirements, by actively engaging with employers or employer representatives, and
- tailoring skill development and support to the needs of participants so that participants complete the project and transition to employment.
Special call for Jobs First Employment Projects to support disability workforce projects
A special call for projects to support the state’s disability sector as it transitions to delivery under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), is also open.
Read the brief for more information.
Special call for Jobs First Employment Projects to assist automotive workers

Applications for this special call have now closed.
How to apply
Read the Guidelines for WorkReady Jobs First Employment Projects 2017-18. The Guidelines describe the priorities and key features of JFEP that need to be addressed in an application.
Contact a DSD Regional Manager before commencing the application process. Regional Managers will facilitate preliminary checks, verify employer engagement and assist with project design. A checklist is provided below to assist you with this process.
Save your application
The application form can be saved and does not need to be completed all at once.
There is an option to save your application for later at the bottom of the form. An email will be sent to the email address you enter.
A copy of your completed application will be emailed to the address you enter in field 1.7 once it is submitted.
You will be kept informed of the progress of your application through the email address provided in your application.
For more information call the Skills and Employment Infoline on 1800 506 266 or email WorkReady@sa.gov.au.
Apply to deliver Jobs First Employment
Projects 2017-18