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How to Recruit

Before you start the recruitment process, you should consider the costs and benefits of employing an additional employee in your business.

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships can provide your business with a cost effective way to employ, train and up-skill staff.

Please use the following steps as a general guide:

Step 1 – Establish the suitable type of apprenticeship/traineeship

Firstly, establish the basic roles, responsibilities, skills, experience and employment status (full-time, part-time or Australian school-based).

  1. See what is available on the Department of Education and Training website:
  2. Once you have found an apprenticeship or traineeship, enter your qualification of interest on the Queensland Training Information Service (QTIS) website. QTIS will provide you with more information including a vocational summary, nominal durations, course code, available training organisations, list of competencies and other important information.

Step 2 – Develop a position description

After selecting a qualification, you are now ready to develop the position description. A position description provides applicants with the information and requirements regarding the apprenticeship/traineeship. This may include: roles, responsibilities, skills required, reporting obligations and other requirements (e.g. driver's licence).

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Step 3 – Find an Apprentice or Trainee

Once you have developed the position description, you can start looking for candidates to fill the role. Queensland Apprenticeship Services can assist you in finding suitable candidates through our extensive state-wide networks. We can even help you write and distribute the advert.

Register with a Group Training Organisation (GTO)

GTOs employ apprentices and trainees directly and then host them out to employers for an agreed amount of time and set fee. They can help you by:

  • arranging and monitoring the on- and off-the-job training
  • acting as consultants and trouble-shooters for both you and your host employer throughout the entire period of employment and training
  • arranging rotations with other host employers to broaden your training
  • arranging alternate work placements when required
  • counselling and caring for you throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship
  • looking after the paperwork including wage, holiday pay and sick leave

To contact a GTO click here.

Register with an Employment Service Provider (ESP)

The Australian Government introduced Job Services Australia to meet the employment and recruitment requirements of both job seekers and employers.

Other methods include:

  • TAFE or Private Training Providers
    These organisations are often able to connect you with job seekers.

  • Regional or metropolitan newspapers
    Advertising the position in the employment section is one of the most effective ways to attract potential candidates.

  • Employment websites – These provide cost effective advertising options. Some sites include:
  • Local schools
    Contact your local schools' VET Coordinator, Careers Guidance Counsellor, Cluster Group or local Job Pathway Programme (which assists student in making the transition from school to work).

  • Australian Technical Colleges
    For Years 11 and 12 students who wish to study their Year 12 certificate and start an Australian School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. School students are able to access combined Year 11 and 12 studies and vocational education at the Certificate III Level with a focus on the five priority industries:
    • metals and engineering
    • automotive
    • building and construction
    • electrotechnology
    • commercial cookery.

    Australian Technical Colleges support students through academic and trade training with mentoring and career advice. Certificate level courses are developed with industry input to ensure that the training offered will be relevant for local needs. The Technical College in North Queensland is located in Townsville. Call them on 1300 665 733.

  • Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (AAAP)
    The AAAP provides pre-vocational training and other forms of assistance for jobseekers. For more information contact you local Centrelink office on 13 1021.

  • Employment Agency
    You may want to use the services of an employment agency, who will find a candidate for a fee.

  • Word of mouth
    Sometimes the best candidates come from people you know.

For more information, contact your local Queensland Apprenticeship Services office.

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