Information For Employers

GTE is the total Apprentice/Trainee solution matched to the needs of your business. As a Host Employer the Apprentice/Trainee is placed within your business however, they are legally employed by GTE and remain a GTE employee for the duration of their contracted employment period. We save you time and paperwork and let you focus on running your business.

Host Employer Benefits

Apprentice/Trainee Recruitment and Selection Service

Recruit your vacancy through various sources and networks

Undertake Aptitude Tests and arrange interviews as required so that you can make the final decision.

Payroll and Administration

Undertake all the Contract paperwork and lodgement

Government Incentives - we claim these incentives and pass them back to you through the hire rate - they are spread over the term of the apprenticeship.

Pay the apprentice/trainee weekly.

Issue PAYG Summaries and report to the Australian Tax Office.

Pay Superannuation monthly - provide Superchoice.

Monitor Awards to ensure pay increases are applied when eligible.

We issue an itemized weekly invoice (this is the only paperwork you will receive from us)

We have a direct debit system for the convenience of our Host Employers. It will save you time and money issuing or mailing cheque payments.

Pay payroll tax if applicable.

We maintain all personnel records for the apprentice/trainee

Construction Industry Apprentices Only - we submit monthly Long Service Leave reports, claim CITB Funding which is then passed back to you through the hire rate (itemized on your invoice).

Meet all payroll reporting requirements

Maintain leave balances

Apprentice/Trainee Counselling and Support

Mentoring of the apprentice with 6-8 week on site visits

Mediate with any conflict resolution between all parties

Performance management of apprentice/trainee.

Liaison with Training Bodies

Organize Trade School (call up dates, training plan, extra tuition for failed modules, accommodation).

Follow up any concerns with the apprentice/trainee off-job training

Occupational Health and Safety

OH&S Induction Course (1 day) is held for your new apprentice. You may send your own employees to this training if you wish at no cost for the course.

Pre-Employment Medical

Supply apprentice with standard safety equipment as applicable.

Provide resources to assist you to comply with OH&S Legislation for your own business.

Workers Compensation - as the legal employer of the apprentice/trainee, we handle all the workers' compensation paperwork. Any claims are processed against "our" workers compensation policy.

We investigate all accidents and if required recommend remedial fixes.

We manage the rehabilitation and return to work process of any apprentice/trainee who is off work due to workers' compensation.

Other Benefits to You

Arrange alternative work placements (either short-term/long-term) depending upon seasonal fluctuations in your industry.

We can assist you with any employment issues that may arise.

We offer to Host Employers a Payroll Service (fee for service) for their other employees.

Organize some training courses for your business subject to popularity and funds.

Statistically GTE's rate of apprentice completion is consistently higher than other Group Training Companies or personal employment.

Want further information? You may find your answers under the Frequently Asked Questions Section or Contact us direct.

Interested in employing an Apprentice through GTE, then Contact us.

Want further information?

You may find your answers under the Frequently Asked Questions section or contact us direct.

Interested in employing an apprentice through GTE? Then contact us.