Do you employ workers in the community services industry
A new portable long service leave scheme for the community service industry launched on 1 July 2025.
If you’re an employer in the community services sector, understand your responsibilities to ensure your workers receive their long service leave entitlements.
Employer registrations are now open.
Employment information
Looking for a new job
Prepare for, find, and secure a new position after losing your job.
Mental health at work
Creating a mentally healthy workplace is the responsibility of all employers, leaders and workers in NSW. Make your workplace safer and healthier by learning about how to manage mental health at work.
Workplace rights and responsibilities
Essentials for employers and employees in NSW. Learn about leave, health and safety, employment records and other matters affected by workplace legislation.
Latest employment updates
Ministerial media release
4 September 2025
The Minns Labor Government is investing in regional services to support young people facing disadvantage. Down The Track has been awarded $1 million to provide young people in Central West NSW with practical hands-on support and employment opportunities to have the best chance at success.
Ministerial media release
29 August 2025
Up to 600 cleaners across schools in the Hunter and Central Coast will be offered permanent roles in the NSW Department of Education – the first time in 30 years that any school cleaning service has been in public hands.
Ministerial media release
26 August 2025
The Albanese and Minns Governments are investing $16.3 million into jobs creation and community facilities in NSW’s Southern Basin as part of a program to build new employment opportunities, business innovation and tourism.
Ministerial media release
15 August 2025
The Industrial Relations Commission of NSW (IRC) has handed down its decision on the Awards covering Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters.
Ministerial media release
11 August 2025
The NSW Government will take the lead in rezoning the Burwood North Metro Precinct, that could deliver around 15,000 new homes near the future Sydney Metro station, creating new housing and job opportunities close to transport and services.
Grants and funding
Recent employment publications
Guide
NSW Valuer General | 4 August 2025
This application guide will help you understand how to apply for the Value NSW graduate program.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 26 June 2025
This practical guide is designed to help NSW businesses and others who have duties under the NSW work health and safety laws to better understand how to manage WHS risks of sexual harassment in their workplaces.
Compliance
SafeWork NSW | 22 May 2025
Learn more about SafeWork NSW's compliance activities targeting hospitality venues across NSW.
Plan
Premier's Department | 19 March 2025
Disability inclusion is a core pillar of our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The Cabinet Office (TCO) and Premier's Department (PD) are committed to removing barriers in our workplaces, systems, and communications and to fostering inclusive and safe environments, where all employees can thrive irrespective of background or circumstances.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 27 February 2025
A practical guide to help hospitality businesses prevent workplace sexual harassment by identifying risks of sexual harassment, and implementing effective prevention strategies.