Monday, 15 February 2016

Seasonal Worker Programme


The Seasonal Worker Programme has been expanded to include more sectors of the agricultural and farming industries, in an effort to address seasonal labour shortages. Seasonal workers can now also be employed in a broader range of sectors including cattle, sheep, grain and mixed enterprises, as well as fruit and grape harvesting.


The changes to the programme are expected to provide a boost to labour forces for Australian farmers, and economic benefits and skills development for workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste.


Please be aware that recruitment for the Seasonal Worker Programme is undertaken by the governments of these countries in partnership with Australian authorities. They are not accessible for individual or private applicants.  

Suitable visas for other applicants wishing to work in these sectors, include Subclasses 417, 457, 401 or the permanent RSMS. 


Employers not eligible to be included in the seasonal worker scheme, may also consider negotiating a labour agreement if multiple workers are required.

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