A further 800 jobs are expected to be created in remote communities across Australia under the fourth round of the federal government's Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program.

The new positions will be spread across Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) regions, including communities on Western Australia's Dampier Peninsula and in Cape York, Far North Queensland, the government said on Wednesday.

More than 3,000 jobs have been created through RJED since it began in late 2024, which has a target of 6,000 positions by 2030.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy, who announced the latest round during a visit to Yulara in Central Australia, where she met with people employed through the program in tourism roles with Voyages Tourism Australia, said the program was providing employment with proper pay and conditions — including superannuation and leave.

"When I visit remote communities and meet people who are working through our RJED program, I hear what it means to them, their families and their communities," she said.

"RJED strengthens individuals and families, lifts local economies and creates long-term pathways."

The program has involved more than 370 employers, around 85 per cent of which are First Nations organisations.

Employment opportunities have been established across tourism, agriculture, retail, administration, community services, maintenance, culture and the arts.

Tour guide Tony said he feels happy to go to work every day.

"I get to give tours to people from around the world and teach them about bush foods, native plants, culture and language," he said.

Cultural workforce development mentor Trevor added: "I love showing young people all the opportunities we have here, making them feel comfortable to try it out."

The fourth round of the RJED program will allow businesses and organisations to apply for funding to establish new positions, the government says, with employers encouraged to work alongside communities to identify local employment priorities.

Additional funding is available through the Community Jobs and Business Fund for mentoring, supervision, minor capital works and equipment purchases, including uniforms.

Special Envoy for Remote Communities Marion Scrymgour said the program was providing employment opportunities in areas that had previously been served by the Community Development Program.

"When we invest in remote employment, we achieve stronger outcomes for local people and local communities, she said.

Ms Scrymgour said the latest round would also help organisations expand their workforce capacity.

"Round 4 is an important opportunity for local businesses and organisations to not only build their workforce capacity but help deliver real change for local communities."

Grants are open until 17 March 2027.

The RJED Helpdesk is available to support applicants at [email protected]

Small organisations and employers can access up to 10 hours of grant writing assistance.

More information about the RJED grants is available via the National Indigenous Australians Agency website.