Employers
For over 35 years, 1300apprentice has assisted over 2000 apprentices and trainees complete their qualification, adding skilled staff to business like yours. 1300apprentice understands that each business has different needs and requirements. To assist your business, we recruit people specifically to your requirements. Popular vocations are in automotive, engineering, horticulture and building & construction as well as business and supply chain operations.

What does apprentice and trainee management involve?
Our apprentice and trainee management option allows you to keep focussing on your business whilst we use our 200+ years of combined experience to recruit, employ and manage your apprentice or trainee. We work with large and small employers who are committed to training and development of our shared apprentices and always ensure a safe work environment which is pivotal to our success.
The best way to describe this service is that we will look after the Employee Relations, Industrial Relations and Human Relations leaving you to focus on your business and train your apprentice in the best possible way.
Understanding awards, allowances, worker entitlements, legislative changes and requirements can be time consuming taking you away from your core business. This is what we do best, and hundreds of employers agree!
What else do we provide to our employer partners?
Women in trade, mature-aged apprentices, and Indigenous worker programs.
Online resources including policies, Safety alerts, and tips on how to supervise your apprentice or trainee.
Award nominations for your business and our shared apprentices and trainees.
What's the cost?
The cost of our service is included in the hourly host charge out rate and these rates are dependent on the relevant industrial award. The hourly host charge out rate is inclusive of the apprentice’s/trainee’s wage, superannuation, all entitlements such as annual leave and loading, personal leave and public holidays, TAFE/RTO enrolment fee, PPE, Workers Compensation provision and our performance monitoring.
Why use 1300apprentice if I can do it all myself?
Our service enables you to focus on your business and not your staffing needs. Specialising in apprentice and trainee recruitment and employment for over 35 years we have a wealth of experience in managing the apprenticeship and traineeship process for your business.
Check out our most popular vocations for Apprenticeships in 2023/24
Business Administration
- HR
- Finance & Accounts
- Customer Engagement
Engineering
- Heavy fabrication
- Light fabrication
- Mechanical fitter
Building & Construction
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Cabinetmaking
Electrotechnology
- Electrical
- Air conditioning & refrigeration
- Telecommunications
Automotive
- Light vehicle + EV
- Heavy commercial
- Mobile plant
Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Parks & gardens
- Sports turf
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not answered? Contact us via this form or call us on 1300 277 736.
If you feel that your business can benefit from our expertise in providing quality candidates for you to employ directly, then our permanent recruitment option could be just what your business needs.
This cost-efficient service allows you to focus on your business whilst we manage the recruitment of your position. Our recruiters are experienced in finding the best candidates for the right positions, saving you time in screening, interviewing, and conducting background checks.
Tell me more about the fee structure
The fee is based on the level of the position, complexities of the search, geographical location, and how many positions there are. Our fee includes initial consultant and assessment of the position, candidate sourcing including advertising, candidate sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, background checks, salary negotiation, offer management, onboarding support, administrative service, and a guarantee period if the candidate doesn’t work out.
Do you offer a guarantee if the candidate doesn't work out?
In the event that a placed candidate doesn’t work out or leaves your organisation within the guarantee period, we will initiate a replacement at no cost.
Why choose 1300apprentice to manage your permanent recruitment needs?
Our service enables you to focus on your business and not your staffing needs. We have over a decade of experience in permanent recruitment and have successfully placed candidates into a wide range of industries including administration, construction, automotive, engineering, and electrical to name a few.
What sort of roles and industries can we assist your business with?
We operate in over 40 industries including administration, horticulture, building & construction, logistics, engineering, electrical and more.
Apprentice & trainee recruitment
Blue collar industries including trade qualified and skilled labour
White collar industries
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not answered? Contact us via this form or call us on 1300 277 736.
Mature age apprentices
We understand that there can be some challenges of undertaking an apprenticeship as an adult so would like to give you as much information as possible to help you make the right decision.
Out of trade apprentices
We understand that at times your employer can no longer maintain your employment or sometimes you need a new employer to gain further experience in the industry.