IR UPDATE Hospitality Labour Agreements Hotels /Accommodation & Fine Dining Restaurants The Federal Government has approved a new temporary labour agreement specifically for hospitality providers. This agreement is the result of discussions between THA, AHA and TAA with the Department of Home Affairs and will allow approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers where there is “a demonstrated need” that cannot be met in the domestic labour market and where standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available. This temporary agreement will support the hotel and accommodation sectors’ recovery from Covid-19 and will be reviewed in 12 months. It will be extended if it is widely used, and it is suggested any hotels currently bringing in overseas workers use this labour agreement. We understand this will not solve the labour shortcomings in the industry – however, it is an
Restaurant (premium dining) industry Those within the Restaurant (premium dining) areas, if seeking to explore the option, would also require an Industry Labour Agreement which facilitates the ability to sponsor skilled overseas workers in Australian premium quality dining restaurants as cooks, chefs, café or restaurant managers and trade waiters for periods of up to four years and/or for permanent residence. The terms and conditions of the agreement are set and non-negotiable. As an employer, you must show that you meet the following requirements. Visa You can sponsor skilled overseas workers for these visas: • Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) • Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) after a two-year (Chefs and Cooks) or three year (Trade Waiters and Café or Restaurant Managers) transition period Please note: • Those businesses wishing to utilise the scheme will need to make an application to the Department of Home Affairs • The scheme will be reviewed after 12 months – so it is best to make an application within the next 12 months • There are still requirements for labour market testing, English, work experience and salary The cost associated with bringing in skilled overseas workers becomes more feasible as the principal benefit of this new labour agreement is that the above occupations now have a pathway to permanent residency. We appreciate many of our members are already associated via company directives and working with Overseas Employment Agencies and Migration Agents. This agreement will make it easier and generate a quicker turn around for our industry hotels and fine dining restaurants where deemed an option to explore.
Here at Gioconda, we are offering the opportunity to create a personalised blend, to help bring an exclusive taste to your cafe or restaurant.
excellent step forward. The occupations are: • Café or Restaurant Manager (141111)
- Free unlimited barista training - High-quality equipment hire/purchase - Free servicing of equipment and on-call maintenance
• Hotel or Motel Manager (141311) • Hotel Service Manager (431411) • Accommodation and Hospitality Manager nec. (141999)
• Cook (351411) • Chef (351311) • Pastry Cook (351112)
The critical point is that the above occupations now have a pathway to permanent residency (e.g., currently cooks must leave after (2 +2) 4 years). Additionally: • Hotels can apply for a five-year company specific agreement giving them certainty on the numbers and types of occupations they can bring in • Membership of THA, TAA, AHA or AAoA is given favourable weighting by the department in consideration of agreement applications • The agreement is for hotels and accommodation only
Enquires? Contact Merv Saltmarsh E: merv@tha.asn.au Ph: 0407869924
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