Hiring overseas workers or migrants

If you're looking to hire overseas workers or migrants, find programs and resources to help you out.

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Find out about the PALM scheme

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from 9 Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste when there are not enough local workers available.

The PALM scheme is managed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Please visit the PALM scheme page for:

  • information about the scheme
  • how to become a PALM scheme employer
  • information for PALM scheme employers
Learn more about the PALM scheme