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This page contains useful resources and information for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers. Here you can find information on mobilisation and demobilisation, recruiting and subcontracting, employer requirements, worker accommodation and skills development.
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The Government of Samoa is intending to implement an employer service fee and agents fee of A$50 for each Samoan candidate recruited into the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. These fees will be managed by the Samoan Labour Employment and Export Program (LEEP). LEEP and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations have both developed FAQs to provide PALM scheme employers with more information on the implementation of fees for recruiting Samoan candidates. The FAQs can be found on this page. |
Helpful links
Click the link to find more information about the PALM Information System, including extra resources and webinars.
Click the link to learn more about workplace entitlements and protections in Australia.
Click on the link above to learn more about withholding tax and providing income statements as a PALM scheme employer.
Employer requirements
- 12-month industry experience requirement
- Conditional approval of accommodation plans
- Employer application form - reference only
- Grievance management policy and grievance lodgement form
- Incident reporting guidance
- Minimum accommodation requirements checklist
- PALM scheme Approved Employer Deed of Agreement
- PALM scheme Approved Employer Guidelines
- Stakeholder conduct policy
Pay, minimum hours, deductions and superannuation
- Frequently asked questions - changes to fixed term contract provisions
- Frequently asked questions - minimum hours settings
- International airfares and domestic transportation matrix and frequently asked questions
- Minimum hours requirement and interaction with minimum net pay guarantee
- Pay parity factsheet
- Standdowns in the PALM scheme
- Superannuation - guides for employers and workers
Have questions or need advice?
If you have any queries, please call (1800 51 51 31), or email (palm@dewr.gov.au). Please note the support service line and email inbox are monitored 8:30 am to 6:30 pm AEDT - calls after hours should be for critical incidents only.
For Community Connections contact details, please visit the Contact page.