What Skill Hire does

Skill Hire is a Western Australian not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 0361) and Group Training Organisation (GTO) that delivers integrated training, apprenticeship and labour-hire services across Western Australia and South Australia. The company offers pre-apprenticeships, Certificate III apprenticeships in carpentry, plumbing, painting and bricklaying, mining supervisor training (G1, G8, G9), warehousing traineeships, hospitality and construction skill sets, as well as government-funded employment programs (Transition to Work and Career Transition Assistance). It is a core operating subsidiary of the IntoWork Group, a not-for-profit charity founded in 1983, and operated 200+ locations across Australia and New Zealand with 2,600 staff at the group level.

The underlying technology stack is operationally conventional rather than product-led: third-party Astute Payroll integration for apprentice/employee timesheets, LiveHire for online vacancies and talent community sign-ups, and government funding systems. Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) government-funded vocational training (subscriptions via Jobs and Skills WA, Department of Training and Workforce Development, Construction Training Fund, Lower Fees Local Skills); (2) labour hire and recruitment billed per worker hour across construction, mining, warehousing, civil and logistics; (3) GTO managed services where Skill Hire employs apprentices under training contracts and places them with host employers, monetising host employer contributions and government wage subsidies; and (4) fee-for-service corporate training. Course fees range from $32.40 (RSA) to $900 (G2 supervisor), with numerous courses fee-free for eligible WA residents under subsidy schemes.

Skill Hire's customers span three groups: individual learners (school students, job seekers, career changers, Indigenous Australians), businesses (host employers such as Civmec, Rio Tinto, JWS Constructions for apprenticeship hosting, plus labour-hire clients) and government entities (Workforce Australia providers, CTF, JSWA). The GTM motion is hybrid - community-led engagement with schools, Indigenous communities and Workforce Australia providers on the candidate side, combined with enterprise field sales to construction and resource-sector host employers. Strategic posture is expansionary: the January 2026 NextGen Skills merger added specialist plumbing/painting capability, a 2027 AMCA technical working group will introduce Mechanical Plumbing and Fire Protection training, and a February 2026 leadership refresh is aimed at accelerating WA-wide growth.

Name

Skill Hire

Legal name

Skill Hire WA

Website

https://skillhire.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Skill Hire is a Western Australian not-for-profit RTO and GTO delivering apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, vocational training, labour hire and government-funded employment services to job seekers, host employers and Indigenous communities across WA and South Australia, operating as part of the IntoWork Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Employment Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades (Electricians/Plumbers/HVAC/Carpenters) Staffing (BPACAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Labour hire staffing
• Group training organisation
• Employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training: Skill Hire delivers subsidized vocational training programs funded by government bodies including the Department of Training and Workforce Development, Jobs and Skills WA, and the Construction Training Fund. Training is provided at reduced or no cost to eligible participants.
2. Labour Hire and Staffing Services: Skilled staffing solutions providing temporary and permanent workers to construction, mining, warehousing, civil and logistics industries. Clients are billed for worker hours with margins built into hourly rates.
3. Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment: As a GTO, Skill Hire employs apprentices and trainees under training contracts and places them with host employers. Revenue comes from host employer contributions and government incentives for apprentice wages.
4. Fee-for-Service Training: Customized training programs for businesses and individuals outside of government-funded eligibility, including employer-requested training and professional development courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skill Hire is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0361) and Group Training Organisation (GTO) that delivers trade apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship Certificate II programs, business and supply chain traineeships, supervisor training, and Job Ready Skill Sets, alongside labour hire and staffing solutions for Western Australian employers. As a GTO, it employs apprentices under training contracts and places them with host employers, managing payroll, compliance, and mentoring end-to-end.

Product overview

Skill Hire is a Western Australian not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 0361) and Group Training Organisation (GTO) providing integrated workforce solutions. The company operates under the IntoWork Group and offers a portfolio of interconnected services including: pre-apprenticeship training programs (Certificate II in Building and Construction, Certificate II in Plumbing), apprenticeship programs across four main trade areas (CPC30220 Carpentry, CPC32420 Plumbing, CPC30620 Painting and Decorating, CPC33020 Bricklaying), business traineeships (BSB30120 Certificate III in Business, BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business), mining supervisor training (G1, G8, G9 qualifications), and supply chain/warehousing traineeships (TLI30325). Skill Hire also delivers employment services including Transition to Work (youth 15-24), Career Transition Assistance (45+), and Job Ready Skill Sets (Infrastructure Ready, Hospitality, Construction preparation). Labour hire and staffing solutions support businesses across construction, mining, warehousing, and logistics sectors. The company operates from multiple locations in Western Australia (Forrestfield, Welshpool, Joondalup, Albany, Bunbury, Northam) with national reach into South Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprenticeships & Traineeships
• Pre-Apprenticeship Training
• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
• CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
• CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
• CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
• 52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• 52893WA Certificate II Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades)
• Business and Management Traineeships (BSB30120 / BSB40120)
• Mining Supervisor Training (G1, G8, G9)
• G189 and G2 Supervisor Course
• TLI30325 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
• Transition to Work (TtW)
• Career Transition Assistance (CTA)
• Infrastructure Ready Program
• Introduction to Hospitality Skill Set
• Work Safely in Construction Skill Set
• Construction Industry Preparation Skill Set
• Try a Trade
• TradeStart Program
• School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• CTF Scholarship Program
• Labour Hire & Staffing Solutions
• Group Training Organisation (GTO) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of apprentices choose to stay on with host employers after completing their apprenticeship (Ncver, 2019)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NextGen SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026In 2026, NextGen Skills (specialist painting and plumbing apprenticeship provider with 40+ years experience) merged with Skill Hire under the IntoWork Group. This integration creates WA's leading apprentice, training and employment services company. The same management, trainers, and support staff remain in place with no disruption to existing apprentice placements or training programs.
• Reflections (Asbestos Awareness Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024Skill Hire became one of the first 10 Industry Partners in Reflections' initiative to mitigate asbestos impact in Western Australia. With one in three WA homes containing asbestos (built pre-1990) and average occupational exposure age of 23, this partnership is committed to increasing awareness and reducing exposure risks for young tradespeople.
• Construction Training Fund (CTF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCTF funds and promotes Try-A-Trade programs delivered by Skill Hire at their purpose-built facilities. Schools can register via CTF portal. CTF also sponsors the annual Construction Apprentice Awards and CTF Scholarship Program for Year 11-12 students pursuing trade careers.
• IntoWork GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill Hire is part of IntoWork Group, a not-for-profit registered charity founded in 1983. The group employs 2600 staff across 200+ locations in Australia and New Zealand, delivering services across apprenticeships, employment, training, transition advice, and community support. Skill Hire's integration with NextGen Skills is part of IntoWork's broader strategy to strengthen workforce solutions in WA.
• Nara Training & AssessingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Australian owned and operated sister company to Skill Hire. Provides accredited high risk training courses and ensures students build sought-after workforce accreditations. Part of the IntoWork Group ecosystem.
• Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association of Australia (AMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCA has established a technical working group with Skill Hire comprising major mechanical services providers to develop and deliver Mechanical Plumbing and Fire Protection training in WA from 2027. AMCA provides industry expertise and oversight to ensure training is fit for purpose and meets sector demand.
• Workforce AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkill Hire delivers Transition to Work program for youth 15-24 and partners with Workforce Australia providers for Career Transition Assistance program. Referrals from Workforce Australia providers connect job seekers to Skill Hire's employment and training services.
• Eaton Community CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location for Try-A-Trade program delivery in the South-West region, complementing Skill Hire's main Bunbury facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MEGT: MEGT is one of Australia's largest not-for-profit Group Training Organisations managing apprentices and trainees across multiple states. It operates the same RTO + GTO dual-model with apprentice placement into host employers, making it Skill Hire's closest national peer in scale and operating model.
• Busy at Work: Busy at Work is a Queensland-based GTO placing apprentices and trainees with host employers across construction, automotive, and business services. Comparable GTO model with state-level coverage, government-funded training, and labour-hire solutions targeting the same tradie-skills-shortage thesis.
• Sarina Russo Group: Sarina Russo Group is an Australian RTO and employment services provider delivering apprenticeships, traineeships, and workforce programs across multiple states. Operates a comparable integrated training-to-employment model serving similar job-seeker and host-employer segments.
• MAX Solutions: MAX Solutions is a national not-for-profit employment services provider delivering Workforce Australia programs including Transition to Work and Career Transition Assistance — the same federal contracts Skill Hire services. Comparable employment-services leg with overlapping government revenue dependencies.
• Ashley Services Group: Ashley Services Group operates a portfolio of vocational education and training, staffing, and apprenticeship businesses across Australia. Closely comparable end-to-end offering in VET, apprenticeship management, and labour hire across multiple sectors.
• Apprenticeships Group Australia: Apprenticeships Group Australia is a national GTO supporting apprentices, trainees, and host employers. Directly comparable GTO function with apprentice employment, host placement, and ongoing mentoring services across trades.
• Gforce Employment Solutions: Gforce is a Western Australian-based not-for-profit employment and training organisation with labour-hire, apprenticeship, and Workforce Australia contracts. Operates in the same WA geography with the same GTO/RTO structure and government funded programs.

Regional players

• TAFE WA: TAFE WA is the public vocational training provider for Western Australia offering trade certificates, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships. Indirect competitor for student enrolment and government funding, though not in the GTO/labour-hire component.

Broad incumbents

• Hays Australia: Hays is a global recruitment and workforce solutions firm with Australian operations covering construction, mining, and skilled trades staffing. Competes with Skill Hire's labour-hire division in candidate placement for construction, civil, and mining employers in WA.
• Adecco Australia: Adecco is a multinational staffing provider with Australia-wide operations including construction, mining, industrial, and logistics labour-hire. Comparable transactional staffing services for the same blue-collar employer segments, though without the integrated RTO/GTO training component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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