Hire an Apprentice or Trainee

Grow your business with skilled apprentices and trainees.

At Community Solutions, we help businesses like yours to build a reliable, skilled workforce through tailored apprenticeship and traineeship solutions.

As a registered Group Training Organisation (GTO), we simplify the employment and management of apprentices and trainees.

We take care of recruitment, payroll, compliance and ongoing support, so you can focus on running and growing your business.

For more than 30 years we have been partnering with businesses of all sizes to reduce risk, save time and deliver work-ready talent.

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What We Do

Whether you are hiring your first apprentice or supporting a growing workforce, our GTO services are designed to meet your business needs while reducing complexity. Our services include:

  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Payroll and employment administration
  • Compliance and WHS obligations
  • Training coordination
  • Tickets and licences
  • Ongoing mentoring and performance support

Why Partner with Community Solutions

  1. Reliable Apprentices and Trainees: We carefully screen candidates through interviews, background checks and suitability assessments to ensure the right fit for your business.
  2. Save Time and Reduce Risk: We manage recruitment, payroll, compliance and administration, removing the employment burden from your business.
  3. Ongoing Support: Dedicated Field Officers provide practical, tailored support throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship.
  4. Broad Industry Coverage: We support apprentices and trainees across a wide range of industries, including:
    • Building and construction
    • Automotive
    • Electrical
    • Manufacturing
    • Business and administration
    • Community and health services
    • Engineering
    • Transport and logistics
    • Information technology

A Cost-Effective Workforce Solution

Our service fees are 100% tax deductible, providing a commercially sound alternative to direct employment and recruitment.

 

 

 

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Solutions

We offer flexible options depending on how much support your business needs.

GTO Hire model

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment

We employ the apprentice or trainee. You host them.

We manage recruitment, payroll, compliance and ongoing support while acting as the legal employer.

You select from pre-screened candidates and focus on day-to-day supervision and skills development.

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GTO Supported Direct Employment

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Management

You employ the apprentice or trainee. We support you.

If you already employ an apprentice or trainee or plan to hire directly, we provide expert support with training contracts, compliance, performance management and coordination with training providers.

You stay in control, with confidence that the complex requirements are being managed correctly.

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Trusted by Queensland Businesses

For more than three decades, Community Solutions has partnered with hundreds of businesses across Queensland – from small, family-run operations to large enterprises.

“Community Solutions took the time to understand our needs and removed the complexity of recruiting apprentices. We simply pay one fee and focus on supporting our apprentice to succeed.”
Marlon, Business Owner, Caravan Fix, Sunshine Coast.

“Hiring apprentices through Community Solutions has helped our workforce grow. The candidates are carefully selected and supported, which has delivered strong outcomes for our business.”
Stefan Nageli, General Manager, Pacific Crown Helicopters, Marcoola.

 

Ready to Build Your Workforce?

Speak with our team about how apprentices and trainees can support your business growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Get to Choose My Apprentice or Trainee?

Yes. We provide a shortlist of candidates who meet our screening standards. You make the final selection.

Do I Need to Host the Apprentice or Trainee for the Whole Term?

No. Hosting through a GTO provides flexibility. While long-term hosting offers benefits for both the business and the apprentice, arrangements can change if your needs change.

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