Programmed Skilled Workforce

Programmed Skilled Workforce
Programmed is a WALGA-approved Preferred Supplier of staffing, recruitment, and training solutions for Western Australian local governments. With more than 70 years’ experience and a national network of 60+ branches, we combine scale with genuine local support to help councils build safe, reliable and skilled workforces.
 
Programmed currently supports more than 3,000 customers across Australia and New Zealand and employs over 15,000 people each week. Our teams include experienced recruiters, safety professionals and HR specialists who provide hands-on support to ensure compliance, productivity, and continuity of service.
 
Programmed operate under three sub-brands, all approved to support the network of Western Australian Local Government. 

* Programmed Skilled Workforce
* Programmed Apprenticeships and Traineeships
* PERSOL
 
We provide end-to-end workforce solutions tailored to the needs of local government, including:
  • Temporary recruitment – skilled labour, seasonal workers, and short-term coverage
  • Permanent recruitment – professional, technical, administrative and operational roles
  • Professional and executive specialist recruitment – leadership, management and hard-to-fill roles
  • Apprenticeships and traineeships – Programmed employs, supports, and develops apprentices and trainees on behalf of councils through our Group Training Organisation (GTO)
  • First Nations employment pathways programs
  • Employment pathways programs for job seekers and unemployed candidates
  • Recruitment and workplace support for people with disability, promoting inclusive hiring and helping councils meet diversity and accessibility commitments

As a trusted partner to councils across WA, we understand the unique workforce needs of local government — from seasonal labour and short-notice coverage to long-term skills development through apprenticeships and traineeships. Our focus is on delivering safe, capable people who contribute to local communities from day one.

Programmed. Skilled for Success.
 

 
 

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WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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