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Finding 5-star chefs and hospitality staff for Australian business owners via our access to the PALM program – a government-funded scheme to identify and recruit resort-trained Fijian staff.
The Kingsmen is Australia’s most experienced backpacker recruitment company and have been placing skilled travellers into construction, hospitality, and agriculture work since 1996.
Helping Resort Managers in the Cook Islands recruit skilled labour from other countries in the Pacific to satisfy the demand from their rapidly expanding tourism sector.
Not only do we cherry-pick the BEST staff for you – you can leave the job ads, phone calls, emails, reference checks, flights, and all the headaches to us, so you can focus on the growth of your business.
In fact, we’re so confident we can find high-quality, loyal and skilled workers for you, that if we don’t, we’ll work for free until we do!
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Hear From Some of Hundreds of Employers We’ve Helped Over
The Last 28+ Years…
Firstly, Matt I would like to congratulate you on your operation and the care, attention, and empathy shown by you and Tom with these guys from Fiji as new arrivals into Australia.
You did an excellent job, meeting, these men, reassuring them, organising their needs, and staying here in Roma until you were comfortable and confident that we would look after them.
JILL
Manager at The Explorers Inn Roma Qld
They're a breath of fresh air, they're very polite and just very happy people to have around. They’re just so happy, nothing is too hard for them.
The boys' have filled the positions of chef, cook, front-of-house and kitchen hand at the club and the process couldn't have been simpler, according to club assistant Alison McKay who was the one to reach out to CEO of The Kingsmen, Matt Major, for help.
The Kingsmen do all the checks and interviews, and deal with the Fijian Government regarding the PALM agreement between the Fijian and Australian Governments. Alison said, adding that the company's process expedited what is usually a six-to-nine-month visa process to just under four months.”
DARYL BOZICEVIC
CEO at Milton Ulladulla Club
Matt & his team at The Kingsmen have been extremely easy to deal with. Since our initial conversation to the lads joining our crew.
They have kept us informed along the way. I would highly recommend The Kingsmen to any GM looking to add to their team.
MATT ZELLS
General Manager at Narromine USMC Club
Arti and the team are extremely helpful and professional. They deliver quality staff at the drop of a hat and are always happy to assist with any issues.
We value our longstanding relationship with The Kingsmen and plan on maintaining it for years to come..
TOM GRIGGS
General Manager at AAGC
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Meet The Team
Matthew Major
Managing Director
Having worked in the backpacker recruitment space since 1996, I bring a results driven, customer focused partnership to any organisation that wishes to capitalise on our pool of skilled candidates. I have a passion for travel, and specialise in the placement of skilled workers into the Rural, Construction and Tourism Resort industries. Contact me at anytime, to find out how I can assist in your staffing requirements.
Arti Bentham
National Recruitment Manager
With over 25 years of business development experience in the hospitality sector, I take pride in sourcing the perfect talent for my clients’ needs. I’ve worked across various markets, in multiple countries, gaining extensive insights and experience. enabling me to connect with diverse individuals, and to foster innovation. My passion lies in providing exceptional customer service and building strong professional relationships, allowing me to offer tailored solutions to both candidates and clients.
Thomas Portus-Mason
International Recruitment Coordinator
Spearheading the PALM program with The Kingsmen, we assist skilled Fijian hospitality talent to shine in Australia. With a strong background in customer service, I have a keen focus on the satisfaction of both clients and candidates . Attention to detail, in tandem with knowledge of the industry and deep personal skills, allows me to ensure we find the perfect candidate. I love the Fijian culture and the purest sense of community that is at its heart. Having moved to Australia myself, now 9 years ago, I have invaluable insight into the move they have undertaken..
Alice Cornish
National Account Manager
I am an outgoing and people-focused person and love to build rapport with my clients. I am passionate about connecting my clients with the right candidate for their business and supporting candidates to get the most out of their time spent in Australia. I love the difference our team are making and our focus on giving back to the South Pacific Island communities.
Matthew Campbell
International Recruitment Coordinator
Having lived, studied, and worked across various parts of the world in a diverse array of industries, I bring a well-rounded skillset and unique perspective to international recruitment. I am easy-going by nature, but have a determined internal drive to achieve our goals, meet our candidates' goals and make meaningful contributions. I am passionate about what we do here at The Kingsmen and am a big believer in the broader impact that we are having as a team. With a gentle personality type, I prioritise genuine care for individuals and derive immense joy from witnessing their successes along their unique journeys.
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The Kingsmen Recruitment Agency
The Kingsmen is Australia’s premier recruitment service for highly skilled non-residents. Having operated since 1996 placing international travellers into construction, hospitality, and agriculture work.
Since 2015 we have been an approved employer in the PALM scheme, bringing in Pacific Islanders to work in hospitality jobs.
In 2023 we began recruiting for hospitality roles and executive positions for resort owners in the Cook Islands.