Ethical Recruitment Policy & Anti-Slavery Policy
Last updated: August 2026
At InterSkills Group Australia, we are committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, transparent, and ethical manner across all sectors and countries in which we operate. We believe recruitment should support both employers and candidates through honest communication, responsible practices, and professional standards.
As an Australian recruitment agency working with employers and candidates in Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and other international markets, InterSkills Group Australia is committed to maintaining ethical recruitment principles throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
Candidate Welfare and Transparency
We believe candidates should receive accurate, timely, and transparent information throughout the recruitment process.
We aim to provide clear information regarding:
Candidate Fees
InterSkills Group Australia supports ethical recruitment practices that protect candidates from unfair or exploitative recruitment costs.
We do not charge candidates recruitment placement fees where prohibited by applicable Australian, United Kingdom, or other relevant laws or professional standards.
Where legitimate administrative or third-party costs are required, candidates are clearly informed before incurring any expense.
These costs may include:
Candidates are provided with clear information regarding any mandatory requirements, estimated costs, and which party is responsible for payment at each stage of the recruitment or migration process.
Equality, Diversity and Respect
InterSkills Group Australia is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and respect throughout all recruitment activities.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Australian or international laws.
All candidates are assessed solely on their qualifications, skills, experience, suitability for the role, and any lawful employment or visa requirements.
Responsible International Recruitment
We are committed to responsible international recruitment practices and lawful migration pathways.
We work collaboratively with employers, migration professionals, overseas representatives, recruitment associates, and international partners to promote ethical recruitment, candidate welfare, and compliance with applicable legislation.
We expect all overseas representatives and recruitment partners to operate professionally, transparently, and ethically. InterSkills Group Australia regularly oversees its international recruitment partnerships, including the engagement of an independent consultant to monitor compliance with our ethical recruitment standards and expectations.
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
InterSkills Group Australia maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage and all forms of worker exploitation throughout our operations, recruitment activities and candidate supply chains.
We are committed to protecting the rights, safety and well-being of all candidates and workers involved in our recruitment processes. To support this commitment, we maintain the following safeguards:
Reporting Concerns
Any candidate, client, employee, partner or other person who suspects modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour or serious worker exploitation is encouraged to report the matter to InterSkills Group Australia as soon as possible.
Concerns can also be reported directly to the relevant Australian authorities:
Healthcare and Social Care Recruitment
Where applicable to healthcare and social care recruitment, InterSkills Group Australia supports internationally recognised ethical recruitment principles, including the World Health Organisation Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
Where recruitment involves the United Kingdom, we also support the principles of the UK Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel and comply with applicable UK recruitment requirements.
We do not knowingly undertake active recruitment from countries that are subject to international or government safeguard measures where such recruitment would be considered unethical or inconsistent with recognised international recruitment standards.
Confidentiality and Privacy
InterSkills Group Australia is committed to handling personal information responsibly, securely, and confidentially in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and other applicable privacy or data protection laws where relevant.
Candidate information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed only for legitimate recruitment, migration, employment, and placement purposes.
Complaints and Concerns
We take concerns regarding recruitment practices seriously.
Candidates, employers, overseas partners, and other stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the recruitment activities of InterSkills Group Australia by contacting us using the details provided below.
All complaints are reviewed fairly, promptly, professionally, and confidentially, to resolve issues transparently and respectfully.
Continuous Improvement
InterSkills Group Australia is committed to continually reviewing and improving our recruitment practices, policies, and procedures to ensure we maintain the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards across all areas of our business and international operations.
Contact Us
InterSkills Group Australia
ABN: 28 844 327 756
Website: https://interskillsgroupaustralia.com
Email: sean@interskillsgroup.com
If you have any questions regarding this Ethical Recruitment Policy or our recruitment practices, please contact InterSkills Group Australia using the details above.
At InterSkills Group Australia, we are committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, transparent, and ethical manner across all sectors and countries in which we operate. We believe recruitment should support both employers and candidates through honest communication, responsible practices, and professional standards.
As an Australian recruitment agency working with employers and candidates in Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and other international markets, InterSkills Group Australia is committed to maintaining ethical recruitment principles throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Treating all candidates fairly, respectfully, and professionally.
- Promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
- Providing clear, honest, and transparent communication.
- Conducting recruitment responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws.
- Respecting candidate confidentiality, privacy, and well-being.
- Maintaining high professional standards across all recruitment activities.
- Working collaboratively with employers and international recruitment partners to uphold ethical recruitment practices.
Candidate Welfare and Transparency
We believe candidates should receive accurate, timely, and transparent information throughout the recruitment process.
We aim to provide clear information regarding:
- Job opportunities.
- Recruitment and selection processes.
- Interview requirements and expectations.
- Documentation and compliance requirements.
- Visa and migration processes where applicable.
- Relocation expectations and settlement support where applicable.
- Salary, employment conditions, and benefits provided by employers.
- Arrival, meet-and-greet, and onboarding arrangements where these form part of the recruitment service.
Candidate Fees
InterSkills Group Australia supports ethical recruitment practices that protect candidates from unfair or exploitative recruitment costs.
We do not charge candidates recruitment placement fees where prohibited by applicable Australian, United Kingdom, or other relevant laws or professional standards.
Where legitimate administrative or third-party costs are required, candidates are clearly informed before incurring any expense.
These costs may include:
- Police or criminal history checks.
- Medical examinations or health assessments.
- English language testing (such as IELTS, OET or equivalent).
- Qualification verification.
- Skills or trade assessments.
- Professional registration fees.
- Visa application charges.
- Government processing fees.
Candidates are provided with clear information regarding any mandatory requirements, estimated costs, and which party is responsible for payment at each stage of the recruitment or migration process.
Equality, Diversity and Respect
InterSkills Group Australia is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and respect throughout all recruitment activities.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Australian or international laws.
All candidates are assessed solely on their qualifications, skills, experience, suitability for the role, and any lawful employment or visa requirements.
Responsible International Recruitment
We are committed to responsible international recruitment practices and lawful migration pathways.
We work collaboratively with employers, migration professionals, overseas representatives, recruitment associates, and international partners to promote ethical recruitment, candidate welfare, and compliance with applicable legislation.
We expect all overseas representatives and recruitment partners to operate professionally, transparently, and ethically. InterSkills Group Australia regularly oversees its international recruitment partnerships, including the engagement of an independent consultant to monitor compliance with our ethical recruitment standards and expectations.
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
InterSkills Group Australia maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage and all forms of worker exploitation throughout our operations, recruitment activities and candidate supply chains.
We are committed to protecting the rights, safety and well-being of all candidates and workers involved in our recruitment processes. To support this commitment, we maintain the following safeguards:
- Protection of Worker Rights: Candidates retain control of their passports, visas, identification and other personal documents at all times. We do not tolerate forced labour, coercion, threats, debt bondage or unreasonable restrictions on a worker's freedom of movement.
- Direct and Transparent Remuneration: Where applicable, workers' wages and employment-related payments should be made directly to the worker through legitimate payment arrangements and in accordance with Australian workplace laws and applicable employment agreements.
- Identity and Eligibility Checks: We conduct appropriate identity, employment and right-to-work checks before candidates are introduced or placed with an Australian employer.
- Responsible Recruitment: We do not knowingly charge candidates recruitment fees or impose arrangements that could place candidates in a position of financial dependency, coercion or exploitation.
- Partner and Supplier Due Diligence: We expect all overseas recruitment partners, representatives, suppliers and associates to maintain equivalent standards and to comply with applicable Australian laws and relevant international standards concerning modern slavery and worker exploitation.
- Ongoing Monitoring: We take concerns relating to candidate welfare and workplace exploitation seriously and will investigate credible allegations and take appropriate corrective action where required.
Reporting Concerns
Any candidate, client, employee, partner or other person who suspects modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour or serious worker exploitation is encouraged to report the matter to InterSkills Group Australia as soon as possible.
Concerns can also be reported directly to the relevant Australian authorities:
- Australian Federal Police (AFP): Suspected human trafficking and slavery can be reported to the AFP on 131 AFP (131 237).
- Fair Work Ombudsman: Workplace exploitation and breaches of Australian workplace laws can be reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94.
- Australian Border Force – Border Watch: Suspicious immigration activity, visa-related exploitation or exploitation of foreign workers can be reported through Border Watch. Reports can be made anonymously.
- Emergency: If a person is in immediate danger, call 000.
Healthcare and Social Care Recruitment
Where applicable to healthcare and social care recruitment, InterSkills Group Australia supports internationally recognised ethical recruitment principles, including the World Health Organisation Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
Where recruitment involves the United Kingdom, we also support the principles of the UK Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel and comply with applicable UK recruitment requirements.
We do not knowingly undertake active recruitment from countries that are subject to international or government safeguard measures where such recruitment would be considered unethical or inconsistent with recognised international recruitment standards.
Confidentiality and Privacy
InterSkills Group Australia is committed to handling personal information responsibly, securely, and confidentially in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and other applicable privacy or data protection laws where relevant.
Candidate information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed only for legitimate recruitment, migration, employment, and placement purposes.
Complaints and Concerns
We take concerns regarding recruitment practices seriously.
Candidates, employers, overseas partners, and other stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the recruitment activities of InterSkills Group Australia by contacting us using the details provided below.
All complaints are reviewed fairly, promptly, professionally, and confidentially, to resolve issues transparently and respectfully.
Continuous Improvement
InterSkills Group Australia is committed to continually reviewing and improving our recruitment practices, policies, and procedures to ensure we maintain the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards across all areas of our business and international operations.
Contact Us
InterSkills Group Australia
ABN: 28 844 327 756
Website: https://interskillsgroupaustralia.com
Email: sean@interskillsgroup.com
If you have any questions regarding this Ethical Recruitment Policy or our recruitment practices, please contact InterSkills Group Australia using the details above.
