For Employers
Hire an Apprentice with MIGAS
MIGAS employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host businesses across Australia. We manage payroll, super, admin and training coordination so you can focus on building your workforce.
Hiring Apprentices Through MIGAS: Quick Summary
- MIGAS is the legal employer of your apprentice or trainee
- We manage all apprenticeship administration including payroll and superannuation
- You provide day-to-day supervision and on-the-job training
- We coordinate training with the relevant registered training organisation and provide mentoring and support
- Suitable for businesses of all sizes across Australia
Contact MIGAS to hire an apprentice or trainee for your business.
A Simpler Way to Build Your Workforce
Hiring an apprentice is one of the most effective ways to build future capability in your business. But managing employment obligations, training requirements and compliance can be complex.
MIGAS removes that complexity.
As a Group Training Organisation, we take on the responsibilities of employment while you focus on developing skills in your workplace. This model reduces administrative burden, lowers risk, and provides structured support throughout the apprenticeship.
How Hiring an Apprentice Through MIGAS Works
1. We recruit and employ the apprentice or trainee
We source, screen and onboard candidates suited to your business.
2. You host them in your workplace
Your team provides supervision and hands-on experience.
3. We manage employment and compliance
MIGAS handles payroll, superannuation, and regulatory requirements.
4. We coordinate training
We work with the training provider to ensure off-the-job learning is aligned and completed.
5. We provide ongoing support
Regular check-ins and mentoring help keep the apprentice on track.
Why Businesses Choose MIGAS
- Reduce administrative burden and internal workload
- Lower employment risk and ensure compliance
- Access a broader pool of candidates
- Receive ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship
- Scale your workforce with flexibility
Suitable for Businesses of All Sizes
MIGAS supports:
- Small businesses looking to take on their first apprentice
- Medium-sized organisations building workforce capability
- Large employers managing structured apprenticeship programs
- Regional and remote operations needing flexible workforce solutions
The MIGAS Difference
- National Reach
We operate from a national footprint of branch locations which serve as a platform to service all regional and remote areas within Australia. Our team operates throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
- Contemporary Candidate Recruitment
Our ability to produce and implement highly targeted and cost-effective recruitment campaigns is second to none in the GTO, workforce and development sectors. The MIGAS team leverages its experience in traditional, digital and social media marketing strategies to promote job opportunities.
This generates both volume and quality in our candidate pool which, combined with our rigorous recruitment process, results in the right people matched to the right jobs.
- Accessible and Responsive Support
MIGAS’s apprentice and trainee development support framework sets us apart from other Group Training Organisations.
Our dedicated team of field officers provide frequent and guidance, mentorship and performance management to our apprentices and trainees. Through regularly scheduled onsite visits and performance management, we come to you to ensure all parties are supported and progressing.
- Exceptional Service Underpinned by Quality
The MIGAS service delivery model is tried and tested to ensure we deliver you with prompt, effective customer service through the provision of quality staffing solutions on time and to budget.
We are independently certified and meet ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality, ISO 45001:2018 for safety and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management. We are also registered against the National Standards for Group Training Organisations.
For host employers, this is further assurance that our systems are robust, competitive and subject to rigorous reviews and audits.
Start Building Your Workforce with MIGAS
Whether you're taking on your first apprentice or scaling an existing program, MIGAS can help you find and support the right people for your business.
Hire an Apprentice
To grow your workforce, hire an apprentice or trainee with MIGAS.
Contact us to discuss your business needs, or to learn more about our apprentice recruitment and employment services.
Hiring Apprentices Through MIGAS: Common Questions
Do I employ the apprentice?
No, under a GTO model MIGAS employs the apprentice and places them with your business, handling payroll and training coordination. More about Group Training vs Direct Apprentice Employment
How much admin is involved?
Minimal. MIGAS manages employment obligations, allowing you to focus on day-to-day supervision and skills development.
Can small businesses use MIGAS?
Yes. Many small and medium businesses use MIGAS to access apprentices without the complexity of direct employment.
What trades do you cover?
MIGAS supports apprenticeships across electrical, engineering, automotive, construction and other key trades.