Finding Agricultural Workers
Are you struggling to find and retain unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled agricultural workers for your business?
Regional business in the horticulture sector continue to absorb the acute impacts of being unable to find and secure a stable workforce.
The COVID19 pandemic has been devastating for many businesses, particularly those who relied on temporary labour (such as Working Holiday visa holders).
Regional Migration is one of Food & Fibre Gippsland’s strategic industry partner members and together with the Connect Group, they understand the issues faced by regional employers. Both organisations are working closely with businesses using multiple strategies to overcome labour shortages.
These strategies include accessing the following initiatives:
Seasonal Worker Programme (Palm Scheme)
Pacific Labour Scheme (Palm Scheme)
Employer Sponsorship
Labour Agreements (both Custom and Industry Labour Agreements such as Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement)
Who are they ?
Connect Group – is a founding Approved Employer under the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme (soon to become the PALM Scheme), with 12 years experience in providing respected Pacific Island and East Timorese workers to Australian employers.
Regional Migration Australia – is an Australian Immigration Consultancy focused on helping regional businesses to overcome skills shortages through the use of Employer Sponsorship and Labour Agreements (including the Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement).
Together these businesses can provide a complete solution to international staffing needs.
Read more about their key services in this flyer attached is a brochure giving you an overview of our key services.
If you would like the team to review your current staffing needs, they’ll be happy to conduct that review and then provide feedback on how they can help you to future-proof your workforce.
With many years experience across a range of industries, these businesses know how critical it is to have good people and a reliable workforce. Together, they can help your business with both seasonal, and long term labour needs.
Key contacts:
Michael Fryszer- Connect Group – Mob: 0417 347 716 www.theconnectgroup.com.au
Kristie Morgan, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1068715) Regional Migration Australia Mob: 0417 537 688 | Office: 1800 567 663 www.regionalmigration.com
For a confidential discussion on any of these initiatives, please get in touch with either Kristie or Michael. A phone call or a virtual meeting to discuss your needs is easily arranged.
