The Business of Dairy
The Business of Dairy podcast will look at aspects of management of dairy businesses from both within the farm gate and outside the farm gate, speaking to farmers and service providers with skills, information and knowledge of value to you and your business. We will bring to you monthly discussions on topics that will grow your knowledge and understanding of management areas that will drive strong farm business performance into the future. This series is brought to you by the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit with funding and support from the Hunter Local Land Services.
The Business of Dairy
Employing overseas workers on Australian dairy farms
As Australian dairy farms have expanded and herd sizes grown, the demand for skilled labour has increased —but finding local workers can be challenging. In this episode, we explore how employing overseas staff through various visa options and the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement can help fill the gap.
Migration agent Fadi Malek, who is Director of Global Skilled Employment Services and NSW dairy farmer Andrew Farr join us to unpack the process of registering, recruiting, and employing international workers. While not a one-size-fits-all solution, overseas labour—when managed well—can be a rewarding option for both employers and employees.
Join us in our milestone 50th podcast, to learn about the opportunities, challenges, and practical steps involved in bringing skilled workers to your farm.
Topics include:
- Types of visas – what might suit your situation
- Worker rights and pay rates
- Dairy Industry Labour Agreement (DILA)
- Registering as a potential overseas labour employer
- Effective working relationships and cultural considerations
- Assistance with recruitment and immigration processes
Learn more:
The People in Dairy – Hiring people from overseas.
Dairy Australia fact sheets:
Dairy Industry Labour Agreement (DILA) – What you need to know.
DILA - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Global Skilled Employment Services.
This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary Industries
It is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land Services
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Further NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include;
NSW DPI Dairy Newsletter - Connect with us | Department of Primary Industries
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The information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.