Leaders in Ethical Filipino Recruitment Since 2015

Delivering top Filipino workers, fast, ethically, and with complete support.

With 25 years in international recruitment and over a decade specialising in the Philippines, we lead the way in ethical, Filipino recruitment.

Our expert team handle everything: navigating Philippine Government processes, sourcing and screening skilled candidates, arranging interviews, trade assessments, immigration and flights.

Trusted by Australian employers across construction, mining, and transport—you’ll get the very best skills in minimal time, all within an ethical framework.

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We cover all aspects of hiring Filipino workers

Visas and Immigration

Pre-departure Support

Welcome and Settlement

Testimonials

Why Hire from the Philippines?

Our clients can’t get enough of their Filipino workers. Skilled, hardworking, loyal, and always eager to learn – their friendly, respectful attitude makes them a natural fit for Australian workplaces.

  • Skilled & Experienced – Most have 5+ years’ experience in their trade and 2+ years working internationally. Every candidate is skill-tested at our dedicated assessment centre in Manila, and employers are welcome to fly over to assess them directly.

  • English Proficiency – English is one of the official languages of the Philippines, ensuring strong communication, clear understanding, and safe practices on the job.

  • International Mindset & Cultural Fit – Working abroad is embedded in Filipino culture. Their Western-influenced background helps them integrate smoothly into Australian teams.

  • Reliable, Long-Term Workforce – From sourcing CVs to worker arrival typically takes 12–16 weeks. This is a long-term solution for employers looking to secure a stable, productive workforce for ongoing projects.

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Ethical and transparent

Safe, ethical and efficient, we operate in full accordance with both the Australian and Philippines governments. We’ll take care of everything from getting your Standard Business Sponsorship Philippine Government Accreditation, to ensuring your workers wellbeing in Australia. We have one fee that covers every aspect of the process meaning no additional or ongoing costs and no surprises.

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English speaking, trade tested workers

Workers are matched to your exact needs via our Skill Assessment Centre in Manila, and we partner with the largest English school in the Philippines. You can be sure you’re recruiting skilled workers with the right attitude and international experience. Plus, with English as the second official language of the Philippines, there are few language barrier issues.

Fast-tracked skills assessments

Delays in skills assessments can slow down your recruitment process. That’s why we’ve developed solutions to streamline and fast-track assessments, helping you get the skilled workers you need sooner. Our process ensures trade-tested candidates meet Australian standards efficiently, reducing wait times and keeping your projects moving forward.

Experience our end-to-end service

Our all-inclusive recruitment process ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. We handle everything from sourcing and screening candidates to managing visas, coordinating travel, and facilitating arrival.

The process, following your DMW accreditation

Visas and Immigration

Our OMARA Registered Migration Agents work alongside our Manila-based team to manage all aspects of visa and immigration for your workers, ensuring a smooth and quick process. You can relax knowing everything is taken care of.

We offer various services to both Filipino workers and organisations hiring them, including workplace wellbeing meetings, immigration updates, and webinars. Our team is fluent in Tagalog and can guide your workforce on residency pathways and family reunification in Australia.

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Pre-departure

A smooth transition for your new employee means they arrive ready to focus on their job.

Our comprehensive pre-departure services include delivering informative seminars covering all aspects of living and working in Australia. We also take care of essential tasks such as arranging insurance, flights, and work certificates.

To ensure workers are prepared for Australian roads, we can even arrange a full day Australia Road Code Seminar prior to departing The Philippines and an on-arrival driving seminar and assessment conducted by an approved Australian Driving Instructor.

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Welcome and Settlement

Your new team members will be supported with key services that ensure a smooth and informed transition from the Philippines to Australia:

  • Airport drop-off in Manila – Coordinated to ensure timely and stress-free departure.
  • Pre-departure seminar – Covers essential topics such as opening bank accounts, obtaining Tax File Numbers (TFNs), understanding Australian workplace culture, and available transport options.
  • Cultural integration guidance – Provided to your management team to help foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
  • Coordination with the DMW – We manage all candidate pre-departure requirements in line with the Department of Migrant Workers’ regulations

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We put Australian employers first

Here’s what our clients have to say

Civil Construction Services

“I’ve been fortunate enough to be in the Philippines this week with my Higgins team mates, alongside our partners Working In. We have interviewed 160 candidates and conducted over 75 assessments – ranging from screeding and raking to compactor, truck, loader, excavator, roller, paver, and grader operation. We’ve met some really talented candidates – our future Higgins colleagues! Thanks for such a well organised trip. What an experience.”

Fresh Produce Grower & Distributor

“Our Company became involved with Working In in early 2019 as we looked at ways to help us combat the shortfall of professional class 5 drivers. From the beginning, it felt like we were in a partnership with WIR, not just a client. The team looked after all our needs, providing CV’s, answered many questions and provided us with a solution to our problem. The team left us with no stones unturned right from the outset. I would have no hesitation in recommending Working In to any Employer who wants to recruit overseas with an Ethical Recruitment Company.”

Construction Company

“Right from the outset Working In have been professional and transparent in every step, in particular their in-house visa team has been exceptional, partnering with us to make the process as easy as possible. Each worker is outstanding, and we intend to recruit more as construction demand increases. I can without reservation, endorse Working In to any employer wanting to source overseas labour.”

Construction Contractors

“The support of Working In has contributed to the success of our delivery targets – they have quickly become a pivotal supplier. The quality of candidates and their service delivery model, that includes migration assistance and pastoral care, is market leading. Working In operates as a highly ethical and professional organization that consistently exceeds their client’s expectations.”

District Health Board

“We have worked with Working In for the last 3 years on a number of projects, to fill shortages in the healthcare sector. Their knowledge of the market and technical expertise has led to excellent hiring outcomes – with more to come in the future”

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