Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)

Unlock a stable, committed workforce with the PALM Scheme

Backed by Crewe Sharp’s 20+ years’ experience, PALM Scheme workers help stabilise rosters, cut casual staff costs, and strengthen continuity of care — especially in the aged care sector where reliability matters most.

How the PALM Scheme Works

Through the PALM Scheme, approved employers can access a pool of reliable, enthusiastic, job-ready workers who stay longer and support your business goals. From visa sponsorship to arrival, induction, and ongoing care — Crewe Sharp manages the entire process and employs the PALM Scheme workers directly, so you can focus on what you do best.

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Who we place, where we place

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Stable Workforce:

PALM Scheme workers commit to longer placements — stabilising rosters and reducing churn. PALMS workers are part of your team!

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Cost Savings:

More cost effective solution versus ad hoc agency usage. Longer commitment drives improved rates.

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Quality Care:

Workers are culturally empathetic, trained, and ready to deliver person centred service. PALM Scheme workers provide reliable continuity of care.

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Fully Managed:

In person recruitment, compliance, training & welfare are handled by Crewe Sharp.

Trusted International Partnerships

As an Approved Employer, we work closely with participating Labour Sending Units within International Governments to ensure a transparent, ethical and dependable recruitment process.

Skilled, Pre-Screened Workers

Our team members are carefully selected for their strong work ethic, reliability, and readiness to contribute meaningfully to residents and team work from day one.
Crewe Sharp interviews all our perspective workers in person.

Hassle-Free Onboarding

Induction and compliance training is managed by us – saving you time, reducing risk, and ensuring each worker is job ready.

Reduce Turnover & Training Costs

With higher retention rates and consistent performance, you can significantly lower the costs and disruptions of re-hiring and re-training.

Onshore Support for Peace of Mind

Our dedicated Australian-based support teams provide ongoing welfare oversight, ensuring workers are well-supported and employers have a clear point of contact. This is more than just filling shifts — it’s building a workforce you can count on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

  1. Who can access PALMS workers? Who can host PALMS workers?

Approved employers in Aged Care, agriculture, hospitality, manufacturing, and more. Host businesses (e.g. Aged Care Facilities) partner with an Approved Employer such as Crewe Sharp. All placements must comply with PALM program guidelines in which Crewe Sharp will guide each partnered facility through.

 

  1. How long can PALMS workers stay?

PALM Scheme workers are contracted to Crewe Sharp (not the Aged Care provider) for up to 4 years, depending on the job and visa type.

 

  1. What roles can PALMS workers do?

Personal care, hospitality, kitchen support, cleaning, grounds, general labour, and more.

 

  1. How are workers selected?

All workers are pre-screened, recruited in person by our staff, trained, and matched to your operational needs.

 

  1. Who handles visas and compliance?

Crewe Sharp as the Approved Employer, holds the sponsorship, manages all program compliance, and maintains responsibility for legal and welfare obligations under the PALM Scheme Deed.

 

  1. Do workers speak English?

Yes, all PALM Scheme workers are tested for English language proficiency and undertake job readiness training before arriving in Australia.

 

  1. What support is provided?

Crewe Sharp provides onshore pastoral care, accommodation oversight, transport coordination, and regular welfare check-ins as required under the PALM Scheme Deed. We are committed to the wellbeing of all workers placed through our company.

Testimonials from our clients

Our facility loves using Crewe Sharp because they are so responsive to our needs. They consistently source outstanding staff on very short time frames. Our experience has always been a positive one.

Our long term partnership with Crewe Sharp is based on their ability to source high quality candidates across both clinical and non-clinical roles. Their network of branches provides our homes with a local touch, which is terrific for our staff and our residents.

The exceptional level of service we receive from Crewe Sharp is the reason they are one of our top agency partners. Branch team members are quick to fill shifts and the staff they send us are always experienced and proactive.

Our business chooses to partner with Crewe Sharp because we get a great level of comfort from their commitment to vetting and compliance of their members. The staff that Crewe Sharp sends us are knowledgeable and experienced, and feedback from our facilities is that they are always willing to go above and beyond for the residents.

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Crewe Sharp clients get access to our network of dedicated professionals to fulfil available shifts, cover staffing shortfalls, and assist in the support of the people under your care.

Becoming a client is easy. Simply call your local branch, or fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch.