What Trusted Partner status does
The Trusted Partner Initiative lets employers register once so their company details don't have to be re-submitted and re-checked with every permit application. For a business hiring repeatedly, that removes duplicated employer paperwork and can shorten processing.
Who it suits
It's aimed at employers who hire internationally more than occasionally — for example a care group, a manufacturer or a hospitality group filing multiple permits a year. The registration is per employer, not per permit, so the benefit compounds with volume.
How Recruitroo uses it
We help eligible employers register as a Trusted Partner and then run every subsequent permit through the faster route, so repeat hiring gets quicker over time rather than starting from scratch each case.
Frequently asked questions
What is Trusted Partner status and how does it speed up permits?
It's an employer registration with DETE that means your company details are verified once rather than with every application, cutting duplicated employer paperwork and helping repeat permit applications move faster.
Which employers should apply for Trusted Partner status?
Any employer that expects to file more than the occasional permit — the registration is per company, so the more you hire, the more time it saves per case.
Last reviewed: 16 July 2026. This guide is general information for employers, not legal advice — final decisions rest with DETE.
Sources: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE).