If you’re looking to take on apprentices or trainees, there are registers, agencies and groups to help connect you with candidates.

Job Services Australia

Jobs Service Australia (JSA) is a free service that can help you find staff. Your local JSA provider offers support and services tailored to meet your individual needs, including:

  • recruitment advice
  • candidate screening and shortlisting
  • skills training for jobseekers.
There are financial incentives available for recruiting staff through Job Services Australia.

Visit the JSA website for business support.

Skill Connect Register

The Skill Connect Register connects employers with:

  • out of trade apprentices looking for work
  • job-ready candidates for the construction industry.
Once registered as an employer, you’re able to search the database for suitable candidates, view their details and make contact.

Visit the Skill Connect Register.

The Aboriginal Employment Register

The Aboriginal Employment Register lists Indigenous people with skills who are job-ready. It includes people with trades and people looking for apprenticeships.

Call SA Works on 1800 627 849. See also assistance in finding Aboriginal employees.

Group training organisations

Group training organisations (GTOs) can link you with job-ready apprentices at every stage of their apprenticeship from a new apprentice to a third or fourth year apprentice. It’s up to you.

In most cases, you can register your details with the GTO and be matched with an apprentice or trainee.

View the list of South Australian Group Training Organisations (PDF)