AUSTRALIA . YOUR PRIMARY MARKET
Australia's talent
shortage is real.
Your answer is global.
With a population of 26 million, Australia cannot produce the volume of skilled workers that growing businesses need. The OE Agency was built to solve that problem. By an Australian team that's been placing professionals into demanding roles for 18 year
Same rigour. Smarter cost. Offshore talent, locally managed.
18+ years Australian recruitment experience
Australian-owned and operatedBullet List 3
Operations managers on the ground with you and your VAs
Filipino VAs from $15/hr AUD · South African VAs from $20/hr AUD
Both talent pools, matched to your role and timezonE
THE AUSTRALIA'S HIRING REALITY
You can't hire your way out of Australia's talent shortage. But you can build around it.
Australia's workforce challenges aren't new. They're getting harder to ignore. Salaries have surged. Vacancy timelines have blown out. And the cost of a single bad hire in a critical support role can set a team back months.
20%+
Admin & Ops Salary Increases
Support role salaries in Australia have risen more than 20% since 2020. With no sign of slowing.
6–10 weeks
Average Time to Fill
A support position can sit empty for two months. Then comes onboarding, training, and ramp-up.
20–30%
On-Costs Above Base Salary
Super, leave, payroll tax, workers comp. The real cost of a $75K hire is closer to $90K to $97K
Skills shortages in key support roles are at record levels across every state.
Each turnover event costs thousands in replacement, lost productivity, and ramp-up time.
The Real Number
What it actually costs — local vs The OE Agency.
All local costs include super (11.5%), payroll tax, workers comp, and leave entitlements.
OE Agency rates are all-inclusive — no hidden costs
| Role | Local Hire (Incl. On-Costs) | OE Agency VA | Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Assistant | $75,000–$78,000/yr | From $28,800/yr ($15/hr Filipino VA) | Up to 60% |
| Operations Admin | $87,500–$91,000/yr | From $38,400/yr ($20/hr SA VA) | Up to 58% |
| Appointment Setter | $65,000–$75,000/yr | From $53,760/yr ($28/hr SA VA) | Up to 28% |
| Senior Ops / Client Success | $112,500–$117,000/yr | From $67,200/yr ($35/hr SA VA) | Up to 42% |
| Social Media Manager | $65,000–$75,000/yr | From $15,600/yr ($15/hr, 20hrs/wk Filipino) | Up to 79% |
* OE Agency rates calculated at full-time (40hrs/wk) unless stated. Part-time and fractional arrangements available from 10 hours per week.
our talent poolS
Two pools. One expert match.
🇵🇭 Philippines — The Proven Engine
Two decades of global VA excellence. The Philippines has been Australia's most trusted offshore workforce for years — and for good reason. AEST-aligned timezone. Highly educated. English-proficient. Deeply familiar with Australian business culture and communication norms.
Exceptional for high-volume administration, digital operations, recruitment coordination, back-office support, social media management, and customer service.
From $15/hr AUD
Admin, back-office, digital, social media, data.
🇿🇦 South Africa — The Native English Difference
Native English speakers with university educations and strong Western cultural alignment. South African VAs communicate without accent, without friction, and with the professional confidence that client-facing roles demand. GMT+2 gives afternoon overlap with AEST.
Our appointment setters and cold callers are entirely South Africa-based — because when communication quality is everything, native English is non-negotiable.
From $20/hr AUD
Appointment setting, cold calling, client success, legal, senior op
Every Role. Every Function
Any commitment. Any sector.
From a junior social media manager at 10 hours a week, to a full contracts administrator, legal support team, or senior operations manager. If the seat doesn't need to be physically in your Australian office, we can fill it
Executive & PA
Legal & Paralegal
Content & Copy
Contracts Admin
Customer Service
Social Media
Appointment Setting
HR & Recruitment
Digital Marketing
Client Success
Bookkeeping
Cold Calling
Operations
Data & Research
Mobilisation Admin
Not on the list? Ask us — we've filled roles across every remote-capable function.
LOCALLY MANAGE
We don't place
and disappear.
The OE Agency has operations managers working locally. Directly with you and your VAs. They ensure ongoing performance. They manage issues quickly. They protect your investment.
If you're ready to…
→ Stop spending your week on tasks a great VA could own by Monday
→ Fill roles in days — not the months your last local hire took
→ Build an offshore team that works your hours, in your systems, to your standards
→ Save 20–50% on comparable employment costs without sacrificing quality
→ Work with an agency that stays involved — ops managers on the ground — long after placement
This is for you.
Common Questions - Answered Honestly
How is The OE Agency different from Upwork or a VA marketplace?
Marketplaces give you a pool of candidates and leave the rest to you — the vetting, the onboarding, the management, and the fallout if it goes wrong. We do all of that. We find, screen, and place your VA, and we have operations managers on the ground to ensure ongoing performance. No scrolling through profiles. No abandonment after placement.
What if the VA isn't the right fit?
We replace them. Our operations managers are specifically there to catch performance issues early — before they become a problem for you. If a placement isn't working, we work with you to understand why and find a better match. We stand behind every placement we make.
How much does it cost?
Filipino VAs start from $15 AUD per hour. South African VAs start from $20 AUD per hour for admin and VA support, rising to $45 AUD per hour for senior operations and client success roles. No placement fees. No hidden costs. No lock-in contracts. What you see is what you pay
Can I hire a VA for just 10 hours a week
Yes. We support engagements from 10 hours per week. Many of our clients start at 10–20 hours and scale up as they see results. No minimum contractual commitment — though we recommend at least 15 hours for consistent output.
Is it legal to hire an offshore VA in Australia?
Yes, completely. Offshore VAs operate as independent contractors under a services agreement — not as employees. No superannuation, no payroll tax, no Fair Work obligations. The OE Agency manages all contractor compliance and frameworks.
Do you only work with specific industries?
No. We fill any remote-capable role in any sector — from a junior social media manager at 10 hours a week, to a contracts administrator, paralegal support team, or senior operations manager. Our roots are in Australian mining and resources, which means our standards are high. We apply those standards to every role, in every industry
