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APAC • Country Guide

HIRE IN
AUSTRALIA

High-trust market with deep tech and resources talent.

EOR pricing
A$990
per employee / month (~US$649)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Canberra
Population
26M
Currency
AUD (A$)
Language
English
Time zone
GMT+8 to +11
Region
APAC
Country snapshot

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.

Stable, high-income economy
Asia-Pacific time-zone presence
World-class universities and R&D
Free trade agreements with major Asian markets
Strong IP protection and rule of law
READY TO HIRE

Your first Australia hire, live in days.

We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.

Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $1.7T GDP, 13th largest globally. Resource-rich with growing services and tech sectors.

Talent pool

Highly educated, 99% English fluency, strong tech and finance pools in Sydney and Melbourne.

Key industries
Mining & ResourcesFinancial ServicesTechnology & FintechHealthcareEducation
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Australia.

Employer cost on top of salary
~17%
Income tax
0–45% progressive
Social contributions
Superannuation 11.5% + Workers Comp + Payroll Tax
Minimum wage
AUD 24.10/hour (national)
Working hours
38 hours/week standard
Annual leave
20 days + 10 personal/carer's
Sick leave
Combined as personal leave (10 days)
Maternity leave
20 weeks paid parental leave (govt)
Paternity leave
Shared parental leave
Public holidays
8 days/year
Notice period
1–4 weeks (by tenure) + 1 week if 45+
Probation
Typically 3–6 months
Severance
4–16 weeks redundancy pay (by tenure)
Payroll cycle
Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
13th month pay
Not customary
COMPLIANCE, HANDLED

Skip the legal setup in Australia.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Australia.

Subclass 482 TSS Visa

4–8 weeks

Employer-sponsored, up to 4 years

Subclass 186 ENS Visa

6–12 months

Permanent employer-sponsored residency

Subclass 189/190 Skilled Visa

6–12 months

Points-based independent skilled migration

Eligibility

Skilled occupation list, employer sponsorship, English proficiency, skills assessment.

Dependants

Partner and children under 23 can be included.

Path to PR

PR via subclass 186/189/190. Citizenship after 4 years residency including 1 year as PR.

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