The Add Staff Group specialises in the following industries:
A workforce of industry talent is one of the keys to success for every business. Employing the right people and supporting their integration into your business is our passion.
The Add Staff model focuses on building long term relationships, creating opportunities between employers and candidates.
Backed by extensive experience in the Electrical, HVAC and Mechanical Services industries, we bring our expertise and passion to support your business growth. We have partnered with hundreds of businesses, large and small, providing industry specific advice, support and effective workforce solutions.
Since the handing down of the Federal Government budget, we have been inundated with questions about the Government funding opportunities available for businesses looking to recruit new employees. With all the messaging out there, navigating both State and Federal Government Incentives can be challenging! See our quick wrap up...
The Add Staff team have all been so busy filling jobs for our clients, mentoring apprentices, attending site visits and ensuring our clients have access to Government subsidies and we wanted to ensure we had the expertise in-house to deliver our signature services (with a...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has just announced a $1.2 billion Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy to support businesses and Group Training Organisations in hiring new apprentices and trainees. In essence, this means that any business or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian apprentice or...
If you have followed our socials or dropped by our offices, you may have met one of our furry colleagues. But do you know which Add Staff team member matches each dog? Have a look below and see if you can match the dog to...
If you are thinking about taking on an apprentice, there is a range of Federal and State financial assistance available. Here are some examples of recruitment activities that we have facilitated to help business owners receive State and Federal Government funding in their business. Recruitment...
Looking to hire a recommencing apprentice or trainee and located in Western Australia? You could be eligible for up to $6,000 per apprentice and $3,000 per trainee! The Western Australia State Government has recently launched its Apprenticeship Re-engagement Incentive, an initiative created to assist out-of-trade...
Great news for medium sized businesses that employ apprentices! The 50% Apprenticeship and Trainee Wage Subsidy has been extended until 31 March 2021 and eligibility has been relaxed to include medium sized businesses. A Medium Sized Business may be eligible if they: Employ fewer than...
It is an incredibly exciting time to join the growing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry! The Add Staff team were fortunate enough to interview Simon Brown and fourth year apprentice Danny from Ellis Air Conditioning to discuss the apprenticeships process and...
It is welcome news to employers that the 50% Apprentice and Trainee Wage Subsidy has now been extended to eligible employers until 31 March 2021. This wage subsidy comes as part of the Australian Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and means that eligible businesses...
Exciting news! The Queensland State Government has extended the Back to Work Program, meaning that eligible Queensland employers could receive up to $20,000 under this scheme. The Queensland Government has just announced that the Back to Work program has been extended through to 30 June...
Under the Support for Adult Australian Apprentices Program, the Federal Government is offering an additional $4,000 incentive to the employers of adult apprentices. An adult apprentice is defined as being aged 21 years or over if they commenced their apprenticeship on or after 1 July...
Last chance to apply for the 50% Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy! Although we are currently in the final stages of the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy, eligible employers of apprentices and trainees can still apply for the 50% Wage Subsidy. These funds will be prorated on the...
As part of the Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020 a 50% wage subsidy was made available to the employers of apprentices. For businesses that were eligible for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy, quarter two payments can be now applied for. Amounts...
The Queensland Government has extended the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program. As part of Stage 2 of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Strategy, up to $100 million is being made available to deliver a second round of grants, with half of this funding specifically earmarked for...
Add Staff Director Melissa Stanford was a special guest on this week’s CNW 2 U. In this episode, Nick from CNW Wholesale Murrarie and Melissa from Add Staff discussed the changes the Add Staff team have experienced in the recruitment sector following the COVID19 pandemic.
Add Staff Director Melissa Stanford was a special guest on this week’s CNW 2 U. In this episode, Nick and Melissa discussed the financial support available to the employers of apprentices and trainees to help ensure their employment during the COVID19 pandemic.
So, you have gone through the recruitment process, secured an eager apprentice to join your team, but what are the next steps to both support that person in their career and protect your business interests? Best practise is to immediately make a booking to sign...
Whilst technology has provided us with an efficient communication gateway, it is still a communication method a lot of us are getting used to and video-call-etiquette is currently a much-discussed topic. We have heard stories from our colleagues in the recruitment industry of interviewees eating...
The State Government have mandated all businesses must develop and abide by a Code of Practice in relation to COVID-19. Our colleagues at Master Electricians Australia have developed a Code of Practice specifically for the electrical industry. This resource has been designed to assist electrical...
Looking for work in the electrical sector? Or looking for your next employee? Master Electricians Australia has just launched Job Circle, an electrical industry specific job board designed to connect electrical contractors with job seekers within the industry. Use of the Job Circle board is...
Add Staff Recruitment is proud to announce it is an Approved Provider partnering with the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) Queensland and Government Jobs Finder program. As part of this program, we will be working closely with Jobseekers to help them secure a job...
The Federal Government 50% Wage Subsidy still Available for Recommencing Apprentices + Trainees Thinking about employing an out-of-trade apprentice or trainee? Under the current apprenticeship wage subsidy, businesses that employ an out of trade apprentice or trainee may be eligible for the 50% Wage Subsidy....
In a mammoth effort to upskill and prepare the workforce for future projects in Queensland, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has committed funding for eligible apprentices and trainees to access additional training. Under CSQ’s Apprentice Advance Plus Program, eligible Apprentices have access to Short Courses and...
The Advancing Apprentices Fund initiative is proudly funded by the Queensland Government. In partnership with Master Electricians Australia and the Queensland Government, The Add Staff Group is proud to announce the official launch of the Advancing Apprenticeships program at the MEA, North Queensland awards night...
As part of the 2018 Electrical Safety Week, the Electrical Safety Office is currently rolling out Apprentice Electrical Safety Forums at the following locations across Queensland: Townsville, 10 September 2018 Bracken Ridge, 11 September 2018 Rockhampton, 12 September 2018 Acacia Ridge, 13 September 2018 and...
We are thrilled to announce that Darryl Kenchington, from Adtech Electrical Solutions, has taken home a Master Electricians’ Excellence Award, winning the Legrand Apprentice of the Year SA. Master Electrical CEO, Malcolm Richards with Apprentice Darryl Kenchington, Add Staff Apprentice Mentor Nadia Holt and Luke...
Important news for Employers of Australian Apprentices and Trainees There are some exciting and significant changes happening that directly affect businesses who employ trainees and/or apprentices. 1. Pay rise for Apprentices and Trainees The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to minimum wages to be actioned from...
Over the past 12 months Add Staff have been focusing on our passion, helping businesses grow and building a stronger industry for the future. This includes keeping our clients educated about any Government grants available to support the strategic growth of their team. Since July...
Started the week at the inspirational NAWIC Women’s week Breakfast! Check out CSQ’s 2018 Women in Construction report. A great read, and important reminder of our responsibility to continue promoting women in the construction industry.
The Add Staff team working hard to recruit for exciting new opportunities, including; Electrical Estimators, Engineers, Project Managers, Service/Account Managers, Design Managers and Draftspersons. Contact us for details on 1300 365 606, or PM us for a confidential chat!
The Add Staff team working hard to recruit for exciting new opportunities, including: Electrical Estimators, Engineers, Project Managers, Service/Account Managers, Design Managers and Draftspersons. Contact us for details on 1300 365 606, or PM us for a confidential chat!
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