Our Company
Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand.
Programmed is a leading provider of Staffing, Facility Management, and Maintenance services.
We employ over 32,000 people every year across a broad range of industries and partner with more than 10,000 customers, small and large.
We work in partnership with many of Australia and New Zealand’s leading businesses across major industries including Mining and Resources, Oil and Gas, Government and Defence, Education, Aviation, Health, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics.
We provide the people, knowledge, expertise and support to help our customers and communities grow and succeed.
Founded in Victoria, Australia in 1951 and now owned by Japanese company PERSOL, we offer a truly regional strategy supported by local expertise and capability. We proudly support the largest branch network in the industry with over 100 locations across Australasia.
We put together teams of the right people with the right skills to deliver the operational and / or maintenance services required from our large employee base. We manage people effectively (safety, training, values, culture, payroll, awards, regulations, superannuation, diversity, apprenticeships, career development) in full compliance with the law and with high levels of employee engagement in an increasingly regulated environment, and we deliver operational improvements, flexibility and high levels of satisfaction to our customers.
- A managed skilled workforce including trades, truck drivers, plant operators, manufacturing, warehouse and logistics personnel
- A managed professional workforce including IT, engineering, sales and finance personnel
- Facility management, maintenance and operational support services
- Property maintenance including painting programmes, grounds upkeep, landscaping, specialist turf services, building repairs, corporate imaging and signage
- Electrical technologies including electrical, audio visual and data communications installation, repair and servicing
- Industrial maintenance, shutdowns and minor capital works
- A full suite of HR and recruitment services
- Traineeship and apprenticeship programs
Our purpose
To build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities.
Our PERSOL Group vision
Work and Smile
Working life is a journey of growth and creation.
We all have big dreams, and there are many different paths to success. Thus, we need to make our own choices from a range of diversified work opportunities.
Our vision is to enrich society so that all work leads to lives of happiness.
Our commitment to safety
At Programmed, safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We live by the philosophy that all injuries are preventable.
Our people work hard to deliver Programmed’s purpose and commit to our values. Safety is embedded in our culture and we encourage our people to take an active role in visibly demonstrating safety leadership, regardless of their organisational position and location.
We’re supported by leading health, safety and environment systems which provide us with real-time data and analytics. These in turn help us become a safer, more reliable service provider.
Find out more about our HSE, Quality & Environmental policies.
Our history
We started as Norman Miles Paint Services in 1951, with just one paint van and a few tradesmen on the brushes.
Programmed now employs more than 32,000 people every year across a range of disciplines providing services to over 10,000 customers, and is one of the largest providers of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand.
We’ve grown as a result of a number of acquisitions over the years, and each service offering we provide has a rich history which contributes to the overall Programmed journey. We’re proud of our roots and achievements to date.
From a small painting company founded 68 years ago, we have become a leader in our field. Programmed was acquired by PERSOL Group on 27 October 2017. To learn more, visit the PERSOL GROUP website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Programmed acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live, and come together. We recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the Land, the Waters, the Flora, and Fauna as well as to Community. We pay respect to Elders of Country past, present, and emerging.
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