PALM SCHEME PROGRAMME

Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme

Global reach. Local expertise.

What is the PALM Scheme?

The PALM Scheme allows eligible Australian employers to hire workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste to fill low skill to semi-skilled roles for seasonal or long-term placements (up to 4 years).

BLU is approved for both short-term and long-term streams.
We place PALM workers in roles such as:

  • Agriculture & Horticulture Labourers
  • Meat Processing & Packing Staff
  • Warehouse & Cold Chain Operatives
  • Hospitality & Housekeeping Staff
  • Food Manufacturing Line Workers

How BLU Supports You

We take the complexity out of workforce delivery

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Ethical Recruitment

We partner directly with Pacific sending units to ensure fair, transparent, and culturally aligned sourcing.

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End-to-End Mobilisation

From visa processing and travel to accommodation and banking setup, we handle it all.

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Site Readiness & Onboarding

Workers arrive trained, briefed, and ready to contribute with WHS, induction, and PPE in place.

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Worker Welfare Management & Ongoing Support

Our dedicated coordinators provide 24/7 support for workers and employers  ensuring integration, compliance, and stability.

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Compliance & Reporting

We manage all obligations under the PALM Scheme so you stay audit-ready and focused on operations.

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Why Partner with BLU?

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  • Approved PALM Scheme employer
  • Trusted by national producers and regional operators

  • ISO-certified for quality, safety, and environmental standards

  • Backed by Adcorp Group, the largest staffing network in the Southern Hemisphere

Results That Matter

Our PALM partnerships deliver real impact:

  • Lower absenteeism, higher retention
  • Culturally committed and motivated teams
  • Reduced recruitment costs and turnover risk
  • Sustainable workforce planning in peak and year-round operations

“We couldn’t keep up with harvest demand until we partnered with BLU. Their PALM workers are consistent, capable, and part of the team.”

– Operations Manager, National Produce Grower

Accreditation & Endorsements

Australian Government / DFAT
Pacific Labour Facility
PALM Scheme Approved Employer
ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 45001:2018 / ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 17020
Welcoming Workplaces Partner
Adcorp Group

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Our People, Our Strength

BLU is led by people who reflect and represent the communities we serve.

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Our Managing Director, Zeb Riddell, a proud Pacific Islander with roots in Aleisa, Samoa, leads with purpose, guided by the principle:

"O le ala i le pule o le tautua”  
  The pathway to leadership is        through service.

Our senior leadership includes Pacific Islanders who understand the cultural dynamics, challenges, and opportunities of the PALM Scheme firsthand. This cultural alignment ensures our people feel supported, and your workforce performs with purpose.
 
In December 2024, when a PALM provider failed to support over 200 workers, the Department of Employment turned to us. BLU stepped in and transitioned every worker to new placements within a week, preserving their income, dignity, and welfare.

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Dedicated Account Managers

To align with your operational goals

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Local Welfare Coordinators

Within 200km of placement sites

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Full Workplace Health & Safety

Onboarding, including SWMS alignment

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Ongoing check-ins

Performance reviews, and cultural support

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Partnerships

With local services, churches, sporting clubs, and community groups

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Ethical recruitment

And worker welfare management integrated into every workers’ journey

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Partner with us. Power your operations with PALM.

Let’s build a sustainable, ethical, and stable workforce together.