Skill Hire

Originating in Albany with the training of unemployed people, Skill Hire is now one of the largest employers of building and construction apprentices in WA.

Complementary business streams make Skill Hire a unique employment solutions organisation. The business directly employs 150 staff to deliver a range of employment and training solutions to business and on any day, will provide a flexible workforce of up to 1000 people to employers.

In April 2021, the company was acquired by The GO2 People.

Contact Details

3/271 Berkshire Road , FORRESTFIELD WA 6058

08 9376 2800

info@skillhire.com.au

www.skillhire.com.au

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Rank		Company	#
25^th		LTT Group	40
26^th		Kingston International College	40
27^th	-	Skill Hire	150
28^th		Australian Instititue of Higher and Further Education	30
29^th		The Pivot Institute and Mine Training Australia	25

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Not For Profit Businesses

Rank		Company	#
30^th		Bethesda Health Care	$58.70m
31^st		Workpower	$45.64m
33^rd	-	Skill Hire	$44.00m
34^th		Foundation Housing	$30.35m

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Rank		Company	#
23^rd	-	Mercer	18
24^th		Hudson	18
25^th		Skill Hire	18
26^th		WorkPac	17
27^th		Mapien	17

130 employment services ranked by number of WA consultants

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Employment Services

Rank	Company	#
9^th	Workskil Australia	220
10^th	Red Arrow Group	185
11^th	Skill Hire	150
12^th	Red Arrow Group	185
13^th	Edge Employment Solutions	89

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Company Activity

	NEWS: Tagged in Skill Hire Simplifies Workforce Management for WA Businesses	28 Apr 2025
	RANKING: 25 Down from 11 in Employment Services list	19 Nov 2024
	UPDATED: Tertiary Education & Training Providers list	11 Nov 2024
	UPDATED: Not For Profit Businesses list	11 Nov 2024
	UPDATED: Employment Services list	11 Nov 2024
	UPDATED: Building Trades and Services list	11 Nov 2024
	UPDATED: Employment Services list	17 Apr 2024
	NEW ROLE: Ben Dahlstrom, Chief Executive Officer	16 Apr 2024

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Thursday, 1 May, 2025 - 06:00
Skill Hire Simplifies Workforce Management for WA Businesses
Skill Hire, a not-for-profit organisation with more than three decades of experience, is addressing the growing complexities of workforce management in Western Australia.

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News Articles

Wednesday, 12 November, 2008 - 22:00
Slowdown fails to dent demand for skilled labour
SOME of the Western Australia's top companies have cut or redeployed staff in recent weeks.
Wednesday, 12 November, 2008 - 22:00
Shift in government thinking required
MIGRATION is such a broad ranging and complex issue that it needs to be concentrated in a single arm of government, the recent WA Business News migration forum was told.
Thursday, 29 July, 2010 - 00:00
Skill Hire paves way for apprentices
Albany-BASED training provider Skill Hire has become the country’s largest employer of bricklaying apprentices, with 130 bricklaying apprentices on its books.
Thursday, 21 October, 2010 - 00:00
Bridging the employment gap
THE Australian Employment Covenant, an initiative led by Fortescue Metals Group chief Andrew Forrest and operating under chief executive Rhonda Parker, has further developed its ‘learn or earn policy’ with the recent signing of WA-based Skills Hire as a m
Thursday, 16 June, 2011 - 00:00
Corporate culture, client focus put Skill in front
WHILE many businesses in the west are bracing for the economically stifling impact of impending skills shortages, Skill Hire chief executive Stephen Edgar sees opportunity.
Wednesday, 15 February, 2012 - 09:55
Skill Hire private equity boost
EMPLOYMENT and training company Skill Hire is poised to step up its expansion, particularly through acquisitions, after securing the backing of private equity investor Banksia Capital.Banksia has become a substantial shareholder after investing between $10 million and $15 million.
Wednesday, 4 April, 2012 - 10:22
Private equity on the march in WA but deals scarce
Private equity funds are scouring Western Australia, looking to invest in local businesses but only a handful of deals have been completed.
Tuesday, 15 March, 2016 - 06:12
Rising Stars back themselves
Past winners of the Business News Rising Stars growth companies awards have continued to make news, particularly those with private backing.
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Tuesday, 13 February, 2018 - 15:48
Workskil enters WA
Adelaide-based Workskil Australia is set to open 14 offices in Western Australia following a reallocation of providers under the federal government's jobactive program.
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Wednesday, 29 January, 2020 - 09:37
Brookfield finds partner for Chevron HQ
Brookfield has celebrated the start of building work at Chevron's new $360 million headquarters at Elizabeth Quay by unveiling an investment partner in the landmark project.
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Wednesday, 7 April, 2021 - 11:00
GO2 makes play for Skill Hire Australia
The GO2 People has continued its acquisition strategy with a second 2021 deal, reaching an agreement to purchase Western Australia-based Skill Hire Australia.
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Thursday, 4 May, 2023 - 16:10
GO2 Group secures $3m lifeline
Perth recruitment business GO2 Group has received a $3 million loan to continue its operations and potentially avoid layoffs after entering into voluntary administration.
Monday, 8 May, 2023 - 11:11
Insolvency appointments April 26 to May 5 2023
There were 24 insolvency appointments to Western-Australian-incorporated companies in the past fortnight.
Friday, 16 June, 2023 - 14:38
Insolvency appointments June 2 to June 15 2023
There were 30 insolvency appointments to Western-Australian-incorporated companies in the past fortnight.

Shift in government thinking required
Wednesday, 12 November, 2008 - 22:00

Insolvency appointments April 26 to May 5 2023
Monday, 8 May, 2023 - 11:11
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Slowdown fails to dent demand for skilled labour
Shift in government thinking required
Skill Hire paves way for apprentices
Bridging the employment gap
Corporate culture, client focus put Skill in front
Skill Hire private equity boost
Private equity on the march in WA but deals scarce
Rising Stars back themselves
Workskil enters WA
Brookfield finds partner for Chevron HQ
GO2 makes play for Skill Hire Australia
GO2 Group secures $3m lifeline
Insolvency appointments April 26 to May 5 2023
Insolvency appointments June 2 to June 15 2023
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