It will connect them with Dubbo’s Fletcher International Exports, which has demand for workers.

The boost in employment opportunities for Aboriginal people has come through the federal government’s Tailored Assistance Employment Grants (TAEG) program.

At the Fletcher International plant on Tuesday, Parkes MP Mark Coulton said he was delighted to announce the government would ensure local Indigenous people received real employment opportunities.

“This grant has been specifically tailored to the needs of Fletcher International to enable it to get more Aboriginal jobseekers into work,” he said.

The Parkes MP said Fletcher International had demonstrated a connection and relationship with the Indigenous community and other key stakeholders including jobactive and accredited training providers.

“Fletchers have identified a service delivery model of recruitment, job placement and mentoring,” Mr Coulton said.

“The project will target jobseekers from highly disadvantaged backgrounds who require more support to address multiple employment barriers.

“Payments will be made on the achievement of outcomes.”

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The targeted grants supported community-led initiatives that connected Aboriginal people to real jobs and was part of the Coalition government’s commitment to get more Australians into work, Indigenous affairs minister Nigel Scullion said.

“These grants will support the government’s efforts on the Closing the Gap target of halving the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and our commitment to jobs and economic growth,” he said.

Fletcher International chief executive officer Melissa Fletcher said the funding announcement meant so much to the business.

“Someone once said to me, ‘you need to use your influence within a great business to make a vehicle for your people’,” Ms Fletcher said.

Roger Fletcher said it was “a big ask” for young Aboriginals from outlying communities to come into Dubbo to work.

“We have two young girls from Walgett here. I try and get around the new staff every day when I am here to see how they are going,” Mr Fletcher said.

“My challenge is for those two girls from Walgett to make it. Then you’ve got a chance for another two to come and give it a try.”