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Workforce

Discover resources and guides on hiring, managing and taking care of your employees. This includes hiring overseas workers.

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Hiring overseas workers

Programs to source unskilled and skilled staff.

  • Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme
  • The Ag Visa
  • Pork Industry Labour Agreement (PILA)
  • Skilled visas

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Training and development

  • Stockperson competency
  • Accredited training
  • Online training

Government workforce support

Queensland

Agriculture workforce officers

Victoria

Agriculture workforce coordinators

South Australia

Regional workforce and collaboration program

Western Australia

Dedicated primary industries workforce team

National

Department of Home Affairs - agricultural work incentives

Employment and safety resources

People in Ag

Resources on employment law and managing people

Farmsafe

Stay safe on Aussie farms

  • Health and safety awareness and practices
  • Resources and research
  • Induction tool for new workers

Fair Work Ombudsman

Workplace rights and obligations

  • Guidance for leave and pay
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