The first group of 12 workers from the 24 that completed their 4 days Pre-Departure Briefing (PDB) left our shores yesterday (21/08/22), to Cable Beach Resort in Broome, Western Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
These selected workers were given a farewell by the Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Mr Osea Cawaru on Friday (19/08/22) afternoon.
During the farewell, Mr Cawaru reminded these workers to maintain positive personal values, which are vital in lifting and maintaining the Fijian brand.
“Having positive values will overcome various challenges faced and will allow you to focus on your set goals and purpose of you joining the program and also your selection.”
“These values will enable employers to provide positive feedback to the Ministry that will result in more employers visiting Fiji for more recruitment and selection of more Fijian citizens.”
“Your respective ‘Vanua’, Government and your families have faith in you, that you will perform your work to the best of your abilities and also that you will abide by your Contractual Agreements that you have signed.
“Those who are married, respect those vows - always remember your children back home, your spouse who is here in Fiji - they all have high hopes for you.”
“Be honest, transparent, hardworking, and work as a team - These are all moral values, therefore it is important that you live them. This journey is similar to our other Fijian citizens playing sports such as rugby where it requires all team members to work together and support each other in order for the team to win. There are rules to be followed and penalties if rules are not followed or cards flashed for disciplinary issues.” urged Mr Cawaru.
The Permanent Secretary acknowledged the selected workers and their Australian-approved employers for their continued support and confidence in the recruitment of Fijians under the PALM scheme.
The 24 selected workers will be absorbed with Cable Beach Resort and the Double Tree Hilton in the Hospitality & Accommodation Industry on 9-month contracts before returning back to Fiji.