The first round of grants from the Federal Government's new funding strategy to increase employment and economic opportunities in remote regions has opened.

The government has earmarked 3000 jobs over three years across remote Australia as the target for its new $707 million Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED), after months of consultation and job trials across the country.

The RJED would also ensure real pay and decent conditions, including superannuation and leave entitlements, it said.

Eligible employers in remote areas could now apply for grants to employ local job seekers.

The government said remote communities would ensure job opportunities in their region would prove meaningful for employees and employers.

Employers could also apply for funding for equipment, infrastructure and costs to support the jobs they'd like to create.

This could include expenses such as uniforms, training, insurances or operating costs.

Developed with the First Nations Reference Group, the RJED program was tested through community consultations and modelled through job trials in more than 300 communities across the country recently.

In remote Queensland, Taneeka Palmer, a Bwgcolman woman with Kaanju and Erub/Kalkadoon heritage, was one of 20 new community service workers with Palm Island's Community Council.

She wanted to grow her leadership and community development skills.

"I feel confident in this role, thanks to a huge support system behind me that continues to help me witness and experience the greater purpose of the role," Ms Palmer said.

In the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, Warmun man Patrick Harry – a grandfather to seven children from – took one of 10 farm and livestock roles at Glen Hill Pastoral Aboriginal Corporation, after years of unemployment.

"Working on my own Country means everything to me," he said.

"This isn't just a job for me; it's a way to rebuild my confidence, provide for my family, and show my kids and grandkids that hard work pays off."

The first grant round would run from Wednesday until February, before a second round of funding opened.

The RJED program replaced the former Liberal government's Community Development Program.

A second stage would focus on the design and delivery of a new remote employment service for people currently looking for work or requiring certain skills or resources to get job ready.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, said creating jobs and economic opportunity in remote communities was a powerful way to Close the Gap in employment outcomes for First Nations people.

"Remote communities have long been asking for opportunities to create locally-funded jobs that empower residents," she said.

"I'd like to thank the First Nations Reference Group for providing valuable input in the development of our remote jobs program.

"I encourage all employers in remote communities to consider applying for a grant under this program.

"And for local communities and job seekers to come together to talk about their aspirations for jobs and economic empowerment in their community."

More information about the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program grants and the dedicated helpdesk can be found online.