Hire an Apprentice

Taking on an apprentice is one of the most effective ways to build long-term capability in your business.

It allows you to develop skills that are tailored to your operations, while contributing to the future of your industry.

At the same time, employing an apprentice comes with responsibilities. There are wages and entitlements to manage, training requirements to meet, and regulatory obligations that must be followed throughout the apprenticeship.

MIGAS simplifies this process.

As a Group Training Organisation for over 35 years, we employ apprentices and trainees and place them with host businesses across Australia. This means you can focus on developing skills in your workplace, while we manage the employment, compliance and coordination that sits behind it.

Learn about the benefits of hiring an apprentice through a Group Training Organisation rather than direct employment.

An Australian Apprenticeship combines paid employment with structured training. The apprentice or trainee works in your business while completing a nationally recognised qualification through a registered training organisation.

For employers, this involves more than supervision. It includes ensuring the apprentice is paid correctly, supported through their training, and progressing in line with their training plan and contract requirements.

When you partner with MIGAS, these responsibilities are shared. We take care of the employment and administrative components, while you provide the on-the-job experience that brings the apprenticeship to life.

How MIGAS Supports Your Business

Working with MIGAS means you are not managing the process alone. From the initial recruitment through to completion, we provide structured support designed to make the experience straightforward and effective.

We recruit candidates who are suited to your business and industry, using a combination of screening, assessment and industry knowledge. Once placed, the apprentice is employed by MIGAS, which allows us to manage wages, superannuation, insurance and compliance obligations on your behalf.

We also coordinate with the training provider to ensure the apprentice’s off-the-job training aligns with their workplace experience. Throughout the apprenticeship, our team maintains regular contact with both you and the apprentice to support progress, address any issues early, and keep everything on track.

A Flexible Approach to Workforce Development

Every business approaches apprenticeships differently. Some are taking on an apprentice for the first time, while others are managing established workforce programs across multiple sites.

MIGAS works with businesses of all sizes to provide a flexible approach that can be adapted to your needs. This includes supporting small businesses that want to reduce risk and administration, as well as larger organisations looking to scale their apprenticeship programs in a structured, cost-effective and compliant way.

Because MIGAS is the legal employer, the model also provides flexibility if your workforce needs change over time.

Hiring Apprentices Through MIGAS: A Simple Process

While every engagement is tailored, the process typically follows a clear pathway.

We begin by working with you to understand your business, the role, and the type of candidate you are looking for. From there, we manage recruitment and present suitable candidates for your consideration.

Once a candidate is selected, MIGAS employs the apprentice and manages the onboarding process, including all required documentation and compliance steps.

The apprentice then commences with your business, where they develop their skills through hands-on experience, supported by formal training. Throughout it all, MIGAS remains actively involved to ensure the apprenticeship progresses successfully.

If you've been thinking about engaging an apprentice or trainee to work in your business, MIGAS can help. 

Contact us to discuss your requirements and to learn more about our recruitment and employment services. 

Hire an Apprentice