Programmed

Educational and Training Institution Large Enterprise

Overview

Programmed is a leading Group Training Organisation (GTO) and workforce development partner specialising in the design and delivery of sustainable talent pipelines for industry. We work in close collaboration with government, industry, and training providers to deliver structured employment pathways that address critical skills shortages and strengthen long-term workforce capability. With extensive experience delivering major initiatives such as the Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) and the Defence Industry Internship & Graduate Scholarship Program (DIIGS), Programmed delivers workforce solutions that are aligned to industry demand, build enduring capability, and support the continued growth of Western Australia’s defence sector.

Capabilities

Core Capabilities • Workforce pipeline development – design and delivery of apprenticeships, traineeships, internships, and graduate programs • Recruitment & workforce management – end-to-end employment services, including compliance and mentoring frameworks • Program design & delivery – proven capability delivering government-funded initiatives and flexible, rolling intake models • Host employer engagement & partnerships – established networks across government, training providers, and industry stakeholders • Talent readiness & integration – structured onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing workforce support • Inclusive & diverse workforce solutions – targeted strategies to increase participation across underrepresented cohorts • Scalable workforce solutions – delivery models aligned to defence industry growth and project demand

Key Programs / Experience • Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) o 12-month traineeship program delivered in partnership with South Metropolitan TAFE and the Department of Defence o Seven successful intakes, including a dedicated First Nations cohort o Recipient of a Bronze Navy Commendation in recognition of exceptional program delivery • Defence Industry Internship & Graduate Scholarship Program (DIIGS) o Established rolling recruitment model enabling continuous talent pipeline development o Delivery of work-integrated learning scholarships, internships, and graduate placements across five defence capability domains o Scalable and repeatable model supporting long-term defence workforce development o Over 200 placements projected across the program lifecycle

Discriminators

Benefits to Defence Employers / Why Engage Us As a leading GTO with deep defence sector experience, Programmed provides employers with access to job-ready, skilled talent while managing all aspects of employment, compliance, and workforce support. Our approach reduces recruitment risk, accelerates workforce capability, and enables employers to focus on core operations while we manage workforce delivery.

Key benefits include: • Access to pre-qualified, job-ready talent through structured programs and rolling intake models • Reduced recruitment and employment risk through fully managed employment, compliance, and mentoring frameworks • Sustainable workforce capability through the development of aligned talent pipelines • Inclusive and diverse workforce solutions that support increased participation in technical and professional roles • Flexible and scalable workforce programs designed to meet both project-based and long-term workforce needs • Demonstrated defence industry experience, including recognition through a Bronze Navy Commendation • Proven capability in delivering and managing government-funded workforce initiatives