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

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For any candidates interested in registering for work under the PALM Scheme Program, you need to contact your LMU for your country, more details can be found here:

How BLU Supports You

We take the complexity out of workforce delivery

Ethical Recruitment

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

End-to-End Mobilisation

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

Site Readiness & Onboarding

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

Worker Welfare Management & Ongoing Support

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

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?

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

Our People, Our Strength

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

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.