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WHO WE ARE

 

Making employees happy makes the employers happy.

 

We look after the visible parts of a productive workforce, and the invisible ones too. Motivation and work ethic drive the value our clients get from their teams.

 

Workers and a Whales team member sharing lunch at a long table

OUR APPROACH

 

More value than the cost of labour

We design and place your workforce, then look after each worker’s skills and wellbeing. The aim is simple. Your team should return more value than you pay for it.

 

We have supplied Australian meat processors since 2018, and we also bring experience from farming and manufacturing.

PALM SCHEME

 

An Approved Employer under the PALM scheme

 

Being an Approved Employer under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme shows our commitment to ethical recruitment. It means full compliance with every regulation, safe working conditions and a fair workplace where everyone is treated equally.

 

This recognition gives us access to a quality workforce from the Pacific. It supports diversity in Australian workplaces and the shared growth of Australia and our Pacific neighbours.

A group of newly arrived workers with a Whales team member at the airport

ACCREDITATIONS

 

Certifications and accreditations

 

We hold ourselves to high standards of quality and ethics. Our licences and certifications give clients confidence that we work professionally and are accountable for what we do.

Queensland Government Registered Labour Hire Provider
Labour Hire Authority Victoria State Government
Government of South Australia Registered Labour Hire Provider

Labour hire licensing

 

Licensed in Queensland, South Australia and Victoria under each state’s labour hire licensing laws.

Victorian licence VICLHL07489

Services available across Australia.

Obsequentia ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certified
Obsequentia ISO 14001:2015 Environment Certified
Obsequentia ISO 45001:2018 Safety Certified

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

 

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Pacific Australia Labour Mobility PALM scheme logo

Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)

 

Approved Employer since 2021

The scheme is run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).

WHALES HRM MODEL

 

A value-driven approach

Our HR approach creates a lasting cycle for your organisation and your workers. We bring both sides’ values together, build a positive work environment and lift productivity.

 

Expect higher loyalty, productivity and team spirit. Partner with us for an HR approach that benefits your business for the long term.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

 

Our core values

 

We keep building our skills and knowledge on these foundations.

Integrity

Professionalism

Inclusion

Mutual growth

Collaboration and teamwork

Ready to talk about your workforce?

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