Harvest Trail | Relocation Assistance to Take up a Job

Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job (RATTUAJ) is an Australian Government program that assists eligible participants to relocate to take up an offer of employment. Relocation assistance helps participants accept work outside of their area by removing the financial barriers that can prevent people relocating.

From 1 December 2020, all job seekers participating in employment service programs will be immediately eligible for the Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job program.

From 1 November 2020, relocation assistance will be available to people who relocate to harvest and regional areas to take up short-term agricultural work, including Australians who are not receiving income support and those with the right to work in Australia.

Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job (RATTUAJ) provides financial assistance to long-term unemployed job seekers and other designated Participants to relocate to take up ongoing, full time work, and can help Employers attract staff outside their local area. RATTUAJ can provide up to $9000 (GST exclusive) to assist the Participant with moving.