HIRE IN
AUSTRALIA.
High-trust market with deep tech and resources talent.
- Full compliance handled
- First hire live in 48 hours
- No entity setup needed
WHY AUSTRALIA?
Australia combines high incomes, English-language workforce, and strong rule of law. Sydney and Melbourne rank among the world's top tech hubs. Skilled migration pathways are clear and well-defined.
Your first Australia hire, live in days.
We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.
THE MARKET
THE TALENT
USD $1.7T GDP, 13th largest globally. Resource-rich with growing services and tech sectors.
Highly educated, 99% English fluency, strong tech and finance pools in Sydney and Melbourne.
CORE HIRING
FACTS
Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Australia.
Skip the legal setup in Australia.
We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.
MOVING
TALENT IN
Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 482 TSS Visa
4–8 weeksEmployer-sponsored, up to 4 years
Subclass 186 ENS Visa
6–12 monthsPermanent employer-sponsored residency
Subclass 189/190 Skilled Visa
6–12 monthsPoints-based independent skilled migration
Skilled occupation list, employer sponsorship, English proficiency, skills assessment.
Partner and children under 23 can be included.
PR via subclass 186/189/190. Citizenship after 4 years residency including 1 year as PR.
Hiring in Australia
Australia hiring FAQs
AgileHRO's Employer of Record service in Australia costs A$915 per employee per month (about US$599), covering contracts, payroll, tax filings and compliance with no local entity required. Budget separately for statutory employer costs of roughly 17% on top of gross salary.
Employers in Australia typically pay around 17% on top of gross salary. Social contributions: Superannuation 11.5% + Workers Comp + Payroll Tax. Employee income tax is 0–45% progressive, withheld through a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll cycle. 13th-month pay: not customary.
Notice period in Australia: 1–4 weeks (by tenure) + 1 week if 45+. Probation: typically 3–6 months. Severance: 4–16 weeks redundancy pay (by tenure). As your Employer of Record, AgileHRO drafts compliant contracts and manages terminations under local law.
Typical processing times for the main Australia work permits are: Subclass 482 TSS Visa (4–8 weeks), Subclass 186 ENS Visa (6–12 months), Subclass 189/190 Skilled Visa (6–12 months). Eligibility: Skilled occupation list, employer sponsorship, English proficiency, skills assessment. AgileHRO manages the application, documents and timeline as your Employer of Record.
START IN 48 HOURS.
We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.