Labour Mobility Unit- Solomon Islands

📌𝐋𝐌𝐔 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Last week, LMU hosted a Returned Worker Feedback Session, bringing together recently returned workers to introduce the Solomon Islands Economic Reintegration Strategy (SIERS) and its key thematic areas.
The session provided a valuable platform for participants to share their experiences, insights, and recommendations on how LMU and service providers can better support workers and their families.
Together, we continue to strengthen pathways for sustainable reintegration and inclusive development.
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🇸🇧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

High Commissioner Robert Sisilo, accompanied by Consul General George Tuti, visited Solomon Islands workers in Bundaberg and Gympie from 9–10 May 2026 under the PALM Scheme.

The delegation met workers and management at McCrystal Agricultural Services and Nolan Meats, focusing on worker welfare, workplace performance, and contract completion.

The High Commissioner encouraged workers to remain committed, maintain strong communication, and complete their contracts with pride.

The visit reaffirmed the High Commission’s continued support for Solomon Islands workers in Australia. 🇸🇧

📢𝕊𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕞𝕠𝕟 𝕀𝕤𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤 (𝕊𝕀𝕃𝕊𝕊) ℂ𝕒𝕤𝕦𝕒𝕝 𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕆𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕤

The Labour Mobility Unit (LMU), through the Solomon Islands Labour Support Services (SILSS), invites 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗘𝗢𝗜) from interested individuals for short term contracts (3) up to 3 months.

The Solomon Islands Labour Support Services (SILSS) program is run under a subcontract with Palladium International Pty Ltd for Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) and runs from September 2025 to 2028. SILSS aims to strengthen labour mobility systems and support the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) in achieving its labour mobility objectives.

𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤

The SILSS Casual Support Officer role with the effective implementation of SILSS activities. The position supports SILSS Program Officers with recruitment, mobilisation and data management. The role supports high‑quality service delivery for workers, employers, partners, and stakeholders.

𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬

- Provide administrative and logistical support for employer visits, recruitment activities, and other scheduled program events
- Assist Operations & Finance Officer, Senior Program Officer and Program Officers during LMU-led pre-screening, interviews, and mobilisation activities.
- Enter mobilisation data accurately in the In-Country Recruitment Database (IRD) and related records.
- Promptly raise any issues to the Senior Program Officer.
- Support worker mobilisation tasks, including document checks, medical appointments, training attendance, and other worker preparations.
- Provide timely follow-up with worker as directed by Senior Program Officer.
- Uphold program integrity by following procedures and reporting any suspected breaches or concerns.
- Provide flexible team support to the Operations & Finance Officer, Senior Program Officer and Program Officers during peak activity periods.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Diploma in administration, management, data entry, or a related field.

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

- Experience providing administrative, logistical, or program support.
- Good attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records and data.
- Ability to support recruitment, screening, mobilization, or related activities.
- Good communication skills and ability to work respectfully with staff, workers, employers, and partners.
- Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality, professionalism, and workplace integrity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office and general computer skills

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
3 months - with option to renew as required

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
EOIs and CVs must be submitted via email by 28th May 2026 addressed to:

𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟
𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝐿𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 (𝑆𝐼𝐿𝑆𝑆)
𝐿𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡 (𝐿𝑀𝑈)
Email: 𝗟𝗠𝗨.𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿@𝗺𝗳𝗮𝗲𝘁.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝘀𝗯

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲-𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭

A meat work preparatory training was organized in Honiara this past week by the Pacific Australia Skills in collaboration with the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU).

The comprehensive three-day training session focused on workplace safety, hygiene, and industry readiness has successfully prepared a new group of participants for entry into the meat processing industry.

The training program was led by industry trainer Aika Purai, introduced participants to the fundamentals of the meat industry with a strong emphasis on workplace health and safety practices.

“All participants in this group were new to the industry, so the training started with a full overview of what the meat industry is about,” Mr Purai said.

“The goal was to ensure they understood not only the technical aspects of the work, but also the importance of maintaining safety at all times.”

Throughout the program, participants received instruction on:

• Workplace health and safety
• Hygiene and sanitation practices
• Quality assurance standards
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Knife sharpening and safe equipment handling

According to Purai, safety was the central focus of the training due to the practical and manual nature of meat processing work.

“The knife is one of the most commonly used tools in the industry, so understanding how to use and maintain it safely is extremely important,” Purai explained.

“Before workers enter the industry, they need to develop a safety-conscious mindset. Their families want them to return home safely every day.”

Training participant, Kopae Leric Jugha said he is excited to be part of the training.

“This will assist us to learn before being deployed to Australia, to understand the safety components and the challenges that comes with that work,” He added.

The program also highlighted the importance of product quality and proper handling standards, ensuring participants understood their role in maintaining consumer safety and industry expectations.

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📌𝐉𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞

JBS Primo concluded its first recruitment drive for 2026 on Wednesday this week.
They were here in the country to recruit another 70 workers to work in one of their main plants in Brisbane, Queensland.
After the two days of screening and interviews, successful candidates were notified and invited along with their family members for a short briefing on the third day.
Selected workers are expected to be mobilized around July or August this year.
JBS Australia operates multiple sites across the country and has a long-standing relationship with Solomon Islands, built on successful employment outcomes and strong collaboration with the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU).

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📢 Calling all PALM Workers in Victoria 🇦🇺🌴

PALM Workers in Shepparton, Murchison, Girgarre, Tongala, Katunga, Cobram and surrounding areas!

Join in on an upcoming PALM Workers Forum - a great opportunity to connect, learn, and receive important information that supports you while living and working in Victoria.

🗓 Sunday, 24 May 2026
⏰ 9:00am - 4:30pm

What to expect:
• Short Church devotion
• Presentations from guest speakers
• Group sessions
• Helpful information and support
• 🍽 FREE lunch provided!

Come along, meet others in the community, ask questions, and hear about services and opportunities available to you.

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𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚.

Established as a family-owned meat wholesaler in 1953, Kilcoy Global Foods has grown to become one of the world’s top food solutions producers recognized for quality and innovation. With operations in Australia, North America, and China, their unwavering focus on quality has created a portfolio of multi-award-winning brands.
Kilcoy recruited its first workers from Solomon Islands in 2020 through a Labour Hire company but has since became an Approved Employer for PALM and is now doing its own in-country recruitments across different countries in the region.
This is however, their first time to recruit directly from the Solomons.
Leah Swane and Young Kang, Kilcoy representatives said that they have been very happy with the interviews done and further added that they are looking at increasing the numbers when they return.
They have interviewed more than a hundred candidates shortlisted from the work ready pool last week and will be selecting around fifty workers to work in Australia.
Successful candidates will be working at 4830 D'Aguilar Hwy, Winya QLD 4515 which is an hour's drive to Brisbane.
LMU is very happy to welcome Kilcoy on their first in-country recruitment drive and also would like to acknowledge them for choosing Solomon Islands and hopes to see further collaboration continues into the future.

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🇸🇧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 🤝

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has concluded a successful mission to Nauru, advancing labour mobility opportunities in key sectors like education, health, and construction.

Nauru has expressed strong interest in formal bilateral arrangements to support and safeguard Solomon Islander workers.

🌏 Creating opportunities, strengthening cooperation.

📢𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has successfully concluded a scoping mission to Nauru aimed at advancing discussions on the Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility Arrangement.

The mission focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation and address labour shortages in key sectors, including education, construction, and health.

During the visit, Ministry officials engaged in productive discussions with counterparts from Nauru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Labour Mobility Unit, education authorities, and representatives from the private sector. These engagements explored practical avenues for collaboration to support Nauru’s workforce needs while creating meaningful employment opportunities for Solomon Islanders.

A key outcome of the mission was the Government of Nauru’s strong interest in progressing Bilateral Arrangements with Solomon Islands. The proposed Arrangements will establish a formal bilateral framework to safeguard Solomon Islanders working in Nauru, recognize existing recruitment arrangements, and facilitate future labour mobility initiatives.

Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr. George Hickson, welcomed the positive engagement.

“The positive response from the Nauruan Government underscores our shared commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and ensuring safe and mutually beneficial labour mobility opportunities for our people,” he said.

The mission also included consultations with more than 50 Solomon Islanders currently employed in Nauru, including teachers, nurses, doctors, and construction workers.

Participants shared valuable insights and experiences, and commended the Government for its efforts to engage directly with them and incorporate their feedback into the broader labour mobility framework.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade remains committed to advancing regional partnerships that promote economic growth, skills development, and shared prosperity across the Pacific.

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𝐶𝐴𝑃𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁: 𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝐴𝑓𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒, 𝐻𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝐺𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑒 (𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡, 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑢 (𝐹𝑎𝑟 𝑅𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡) 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝑁𝑎𝑢𝑟𝑢 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘.