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5 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Insights How to Get Shutdown Work: Tickets, Safety, Common Roles

12 February 2026

Shutdown work can be a great way to build experience and earn good income over short, intensive rosters. But shutdowns... More

Insights Maintenance Labour Hire: How to Ensure Competency, Safety, Continuity

10 February 2026

Maintenance labour hire can keep production moving and protect uptime—if mobilisation is consistent and competency is verified. The risk... More

Insights Resume Template for Trades + Industrial Roles (AU Examples)

5 February 2026

For trades and industrial roles, a strong resume is simple: Clear role history Tickets/licences easy to find Safety mindset... More

Insights Shutdown Workforce Planning: Timeline + Checklist for Major Outages

3 February 2026

Shutdowns and major outages compress weeks of work into days. When workforce planning is late or unclear, the cost shows... More

Insights Apprenticeship vs Traineeship in Australia: Differences + Pathways

29 January 2026

Apprenticeships and traineeships both combine paid work with structured training, but they’re used for different kinds of roles and... More

Insights Managed Workforce Solutions Checklist: Compliance, Onboarding, Performance

27 January 2026

If you’re coordinating labour across sites, projects, or multiple suppliers, small inconsistencies become big problems. People arrive not “site-ready”.... More

Insights Recruitment Metrics That Matter (HR + Ops): Time-to-Fill, Quality, Cost

22 January 2026

Recruitment metrics only help if they change decisions. The goal isn’t “more reporting”. The goal is to fill roles... More

Insights Recruitment Brief Template: What to Include (So Recruiters Can Deliver)

20 January 2026

Most recruitment delays start with an unclear brief. If the recruiter doesn’t understand the role outcome, what’s truly... More

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Programmed Skilled Workforce support businesses across Australia?

Founded in 1951, Programmed operates across more than 60 regional and metro branches nationwide. We recruit, deploy, manage, and train over 15,000 workers weekly across industrial, trades, transport, logistics, manufacturing, and resources sectors.
I’m looking for work. How do I apply with Programmed?

You can search and apply directly for casual, contract, and permanent positions on our Job Search portal. Registering and finding work through Programmed is completely free for all job seekers.
What is the difference between Programmed Skilled Workforce and Programmed’s maintenance services?

Programmed Skilled Workforce specialises in staffing, labour hire, executive recruitment (PERSOL), and registered training (RTO/GTO). Commercial facility and property maintenance is handled separately by Programmed’s maintenance division.
Is Programmed part of the PERSOL Group?

Yes. Programmed is part of the PERSOL Group, one of the largest workforce solutions groups in the Asia-Pacific region, combining deep local community presence across Australia with global recruitment reach.