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Government & Infrastructure

We partner with government to deliver essential maintenance across a range of settings from defence, schools, infrustructure, open spaces and buildings.

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Government and Infrastructure

Our extensive database of talent enables us to provide complete workforce solutions including staffing, permanent recruitment, managed workforces and training services.

Whether it be OHS, quality and environment specialists, project managers, engineers or tradespeople, we‘re able to supply you with the right people. We can place people in an array of roles, from rail and track maintenance to locomotive operations.

As a registered training organisation (RTO), we can help you by delivering accredited, industry-based training and assessment programs nationwide, including rail inductions and issuing Statements of Achievement and Certificates of Competency.

Leverage our facility management and property services experience in the government sector – ranging from local councils and public housing through to comprehensive multi-agency portfolios and public-private partnerships.

We’ve got the tools to support your business. Whether you need grounds services, property maintenance, design and project management for parks and open spaces, right through to the provision of a carpenter, construction worker, engineer or project manager. Our people are trade qualified with appropriate clearances and will be respectful of the strict safety and security protocols surrounding your site and assets.

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Whether you’re looking for casual work or a permanent role, Programmed will help find the right job and career path for you.

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Great work takes great people

If you’re requiring services in the government & infrastructure industries, Programmed can deliver. Enjoy the power of a job done right.

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Government workforce

Programmed has the proven capability in providing staffing solutions to Local, State and Federal Government agencies to achieve critical business and project outcomes through the provision of high-quality recruitment services.

Over the past 53 years, Programmed has supplied both blue and white-collar staffing services to Local Government Associations (LGA’s) across Australia. Our strong presence across many regional, remote and metropolitan locations embeds us in the local labour market, with an intricate understanding of local requirements. This local knowledge is a strong success factor in our relationships with communities, businesses and government departments.

As a member of Procurement Australia, Municipal Association of Victoria, Local Buy in Queensland and working with WALGA in WA and Local Government Procurement in NSW, we are experienced in recruiting for a variety of skill sets to local government nationally. Our services in the blue-collar space are predominantly within the civil/infrastructure, horticultural/environmental and engineering/automotive departments of local government.

White-collar roles are supplied across the spectrum of technical professional, corporate and administrative requirements.

Our key roles
  • Labourer
  • Plant Operator
  • Gardening, Landscaping and Maintenance
  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
  • Plumber
  • Waste Controller/ Waste Officer
  • Drivers (garbage truck and compactors)
  • Arborist
  • Lifeguard
  • Cleaner
  • Store workers
  • Plant operator
  • Fitter Machinist
  • Project Manager
  • Postal delivery services
  • Surveyor
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • General Hand

Infrastructure workforce

Programmed is a leading provider of staffing services to Australia’s infrastructure sector.

With a track record of supplying to major projects for a large portfolio of customers, we know the needs of your industry and how to meet them.

As sector specialists, we:

  • Provide around 2 million labour hours to the construction and infrastructure industry each year
  • Understand the physical requirements of infrastructure jobs
  • Use an exclusive flexibility screening process to identify workers at risk of injury
  • Know the PPE requirements for infrastructure sector jobs
  • Deliver industry-related training such as white card training
  • Manage operational peaks and troughs throughout projects
Our key roles
  • Agitator Driver
  • Civil Plant Operator
  • Asphalter
  • Driver
  • Labourer
  • Form Setter
  • Foreman
  • Rigger
  • Scaffolder
  • Construction Trades
  • Surveyor
  • Trade Assistant

Services Available

Facility Management
Facility Management Facility Management
We operate, manage and maintain a wide range of public and privately owned facilities and assets across New Zealand & Australia. 
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Asset Management
Asset Management Asset Management
Providing a seamless end-to-end asset management practice so your operations run efficiently and strategically.
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Community Growth
Community Growth Community Growth
Our purpose is to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities, through the power of a job done right.
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Digital Asset Capture
Digital Asset Capture
Digital Asset Capture promotes safety at heights and delivers greater visual content and data that can more easily be distributed to many.
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Innovation
Innovation Innovation
We leverage smart technology to bring new and better solutions that optimise asset effectiveness, availability and safety across your portfolio.
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Integrated Services
Integrated Services Integrated Services
When you’ve invested in a sophisticated, integrated system designed around optimised functionality and ease of use, keeping it serviced and performing is critical.
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Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance
Every day across New Zealand, Programmed’s focus is helping our customers achieve their long-term maintenance objectives for their assets.
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Operations
Operations Operations
Our service delivery teams are supported by robust, flexible technology and a sustainability focus that brings greater efficiency and effectiveness to our services.
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Project Management
Project Management Project Management
Providing an end-to-end service from design to completion to deliver an efficient facility for effective daily use.
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Support Services
Support Services Support Services
Programmed supports our contracts with a range of corporate service teams delivering specialised services that are shared across multiple contracts.
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Professional Recruitment
Professional Recruitment Professional Recruitment
PERSOLKELLY is one of New Zealand and Australia's leading staffing and recruitment providers, with a depth and breadth of expertise across diverse industries.
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Success Stories

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Auckland Council
Grounds Maintenance
Auckland Council
Chorus New Zealand
Grounds Maintenance
Chorus New Zealand
War Graves
Grounds Maintenance
War Graves
South Wairarapa District Council
Painting
South Wairarapa District Council

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Programmed do?

    Programmed is a leading provider of staffing, facility management, and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand. We help businesses find the right people and keep their operations, buildings, and assets running smoothly, and we help job seekers find meaningful work across a wide range of industries.

  • Is Programmed a recruitment agency, a labour hire company, or a facility services provider?

    We’re all three. Programmed combines staffing and labour hire, permanent and professional recruitment, training and apprenticeships, and facility and property maintenance services under one company, so businesses can partner with us for more than one need at a time.

  • What industries does Programmed work in?

    We work across more than 11 major industries, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & FMCG, Transport & Logistics, Government & Infrastructure, Education, Utilities, Telecommunications, Retail & Commercial, Business Services, Tourism & Sport, and Strata & Body Corporates.

  • Where does Programmed operate?

    We operate from more than 100 locations across Australia and New Zealand, so most businesses and candidates can access local, on-the-ground support wherever they are.

  • Is Programmed part of a bigger group?

    Yes. Programmed has been part of the Japan-based PERSOL Group since it was acquired in October 2017. In Australia, PERSOLKELLY has also rebranded to PERSOL as the wider group unifies its operations under one brand.

  • How long has Programmed been in business?

    Programmed was founded in Victoria in 1951 and has grown through decades of expansion and acquisitions. Today we employ more than 32,000 people a year and support more than 10,000 customers across Australia and New Zealand.

  • I'm looking for a job with Programmed. How do I apply?

    Head to our online Job Search to view current vacancies and apply directly, or get in touch with your nearest Programmed office to speak with a recruitment consultant about opportunities in your area.

  • I need staff or a service for my business. How do I get started?

    Contact us through our website to make an enquiry, and a member of our team will follow up to understand your requirements and discuss how we can support your business, whether that’s staffing, maintenance, or another service.