Overseas Recruitment
Case Studies
Tatura Milk
Tatura Milk, a dairy processing company in Victoria, Australia, has been sponsoring overseas workers for over 20 years. The company has found that sponsoring workers has helped it to address skills shortages, improve its productivity, and expand its operations. In 2018, Tatura Milk was awarded the Australian Government’s Employer of Choice for Diversity award in recognition of its commitment to hiring and supporting overseas workers.
Source
Tatura Milk Case Study: https://www.tatura.com.au/
Laminex
Laminex, a manufacturer of decorative surfaces in Melbourne, Australia, has been sponsoring overseas workers for over 10 years. The company has found that sponsoring workers has helped it to reduce its reliance on temporary labour, improve its staff retention rates, and increase its exports. In 2019, Laminex was awarded the Victorian Employer of Choice for Inclusion award in recognition of its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Source
Laminex Case Study: https://www.laminex.com.au/
Australian Clinical Labs
Australian Clinical Labs, a pathology provider in Brisbane, Australia, has been sponsoring overseas workers for over 5 years. The company has found that sponsoring workers has helped it to address skills shortages in critical areas such as pathology and medical technology. In 2020, Australian Clinical Labs was awarded the Queensland Employer of Choice for Diversity and Inclusion award in recognition of its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Source
Australian Clinical Labs Case Study: https://www.clinicallabs.com.au/
Austco Seafood
Austco Seafood, a seafood processor in South Australia, has been sponsoring overseas workers for over 15 years. The company has found that sponsoring workers has helped it to maintain a consistent supply of skilled labour, ensure the quality of its products, and expand its market share. In 2021, Austco Seafood was awarded the South Australian Employer of Choice for Skills Development award in recognition of its commitment to training and developing its workforce.
Source
Austco Seafood Case Study: https://www.austmarine.com.au/
Can you afford not to?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), there are over 34,000 businesses in Australia that rely on outsourcing labor making up approximately 2% of all businesses in the country. Outsourcing is increasing by an average of 2.9% per year over the past five years*
Where to next?
Sources
Sources:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS):https://www.abs.gov.au/
- Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR):https://www.dewr.gov.au/: Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU):https://www.actu.org.au/:
- Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI):https://www.australianchamber.com.au/:
- IBISWorld:https://www.ibisworld.com.au/:Â