Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Farm Work Australia (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website farmworkaustralia.com.au (also accessible via farmwork.com.au). This privacy policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Account registration details (name, email address, password)
  • Job application information (contact details, work experience, visa status)
  • Employer account details (business name, contact information, ABN)
  • Payment information when purchasing job listings (processed securely through our payment provider)
  • Any information you include in messages sent through our contact form

Information collected automatically:

  • Device and browser type
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and maintain the job board
  • Process job applications and connect job seekers with employers
  • Process payments for job listings
  • Send you our weekly jobs newsletter (if you’ve subscribed)
  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your information with:

  • Employers — when you apply for a job, the employer receives the information you include in your application
  • Payment processors — to process payments securely
  • Email service providers — to send newsletters and notifications
  • Analytics providers — to understand how the site is used (in aggregated, non-identifying form)
  • Legal authorities — if required by law or to protect our rights

Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how people use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality, such as staying logged in.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment providers and is not stored on our servers.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and personal data
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at help@farmworkaustralia.com.au.