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Stablemate Staff Agency (a trading name of TEP Pty Ltd.) was established in 1990 and offers a free recruitment service for the horse industry to both Australians and International staff in Australia on a visa allowing them to work.

If you are interested in registering with our recruitment service, please complete our online registration process (link). If you have had previous experience working in the horse industry, and good references, there is a good chance we can help you.

Stablemate Staff Agency receives a variety of new positions each week often across a wide range of industry fields. Also, you can take a look at our current Australian job list for positions we have available.

Following an applicants successful placement within a position our recruitment service provides support and mediation to assist with any problems that may be encountered.

17 Aug 2010
TEP (formerly Stablemate) closes its recruitment section and expands the migration section
Our company has operated a recruitment agency for 20 years, commencing business in July 1990. However, since Equine Influenza and the Economic Downturn the recruitment section has declined, so the final decision has been made to shut the recruitment agency.
17 Aug 2010
New salary requirement for 457
From July 1, 2010 the TSMIT (Temporary Sponsored Migration Income Threshold) has been increased from $45,220 to $47,480. The five percent increase is based on the annual seasonally adjusted wage change for all Australians.
17 Aug 2010
New ENS (Employer Nomination Scheme) minimum salary
The minimum salary for applications under ENS has increased from $45,220 to $47,480.
17 Aug 2010
Monitoring and compliance of 457 sponsors
Employers are being monitored much more closely than ever before. Employers continue to receive site visits and phone calls from DIAC officers, sometimes without warning.
17 Aug 2010
Update on visa processing times
457 – Turnaround continues to be inconsistent, however complete sponsorship applications, particularly in Sydney and Parramatta, are being turned around in approximately 4 weeks.