PALM Scheme.
Build an engaged and reliable workforce
Short on hospitality staff?
We’ve got the fix. Through the PALM Scheme, Tribe connects Aussie businesses with hardworking Pacific Island and Timorese workers for up to 4 year gigs. For workers, it’s more than just a job - it’s a chance to build skills and earn money to send back home to support villages and communities.
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Hospo roles
we fill
If it’s in hospitality, Tribe has it covered.
As an approved PALM employer, we provide skilled and reliable team members to support your business across a range of roles, including food and beverage attendants, waitstaff, kitchen hands and cooks.
Whether you need front-of-house service or back-of-house support, Tribe connects you with job-ready staff to keep your operations running smoothly.
Benefits to you
For businesses
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A reliable, dedicated and engaged workforce
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High retention rates
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Streamlined recruitment and onboarding
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Lower training costs and better staff retention - minimising the need for constant hiring and training which saves you time and money
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Boosted productivity and output - we provide easy access to labour and we help tackle workforce shortages
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A dedicated site manager for each host employer
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24/7 pastoral care for workers supporting religious and emotional wellbeing
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High standards in safety and ethics - we’re fully ISO certified, keeping compliance and reliability front and centre
For workers
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Develop skills to take back home
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Send income back to support families and communities
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Growth and learning opportunities with new skills and development opportunities while working in Australia
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Long-term workers can earn certificates and qualifications for better pay and career growth
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Higher income potential - earning more than back home, supporting families and villages boosting local economies
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Strong worker protection - PALM participants have the same rights and protections as Australian workers under the PALM Scheme
End to end support
As your workforce management partner, we’re not just your go-to team, we’re here to help you grow while keeping everything ticking along behind the scenes. You decide the level of support you’d like - be involved or leave it to us. It’s a win, win, Tribe style!
Support and welfare
Personal finance and insurance support
Accommodation and transport
Labour market testing and recruitment
Immigration and visas
Travel and mobilisation
Worker induction and onboarding
Care and
support
We support PALM workers with practical assistance, safe accommodation and guidance on workplace and local life. Our hands-on approach ensures every worker feels connected, supported, and ready to thrive in their new role and community.
Countries we recruit from
Fiji
Kiribati
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
Tuvalu
Timor-Leste
Tonga
PALM Scheme
FAQs
From arrival logistics to ongoing well-being, our FAQs give you a clear picture of how we support PALM workers every step of the way - ensuring a smooth transition and strong, long-term outcomes for your business.
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Only approved employers can hire through the PALM Scheme.
Lucky for you, Tribe is one - meaning we handle the hard stuff while you get the right people, when you need them.
Who employs the workers – Tribe or my business?
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Tribe is the official employer.
Taking care of everything from recruitment in the Pacific to onboarding, visas, immigration, mobilisation and payroll. You get skilled, work-ready people without the admin headache.
How quickly can you fill roles?
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Once your recruitment application is approved, it’s typically an eight-week turnaround to get workers on the ground. We work closely with government Labour Sending Units and keep you in the loop every step of the way.
How long can PALM Scheme workers stay in Australia?
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PALM Scheme workers can stay and work from 9 months up to four years, offering stability and reliability and a crew that’s ready to roll!
What are the Visa requirements?
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PALM workers come in on a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403). We manage the entire process, working with the Labour Sending Unit to get it sorted so you don’t have to.
