Sydney talent costs, rethought

Hiring in Sydney means competing for staff in one of Australia's most expensive labour markets. Many Sydney businesses now keep their core team local and add skilled Filipino professionals around them for capacity and specialist skills.

We recruit people who have already worked with Australian, US and UK businesses, so they're comfortable with fast-paced teams, clear communication and your standards.

Working with a Sydney team

  • 2 hours behind AEST, 3 during daylight saving
  • Join your morning meetings and stand-ups
  • Work inside Slack, Teams, your CRM and tools
  • Recruited for one role in your business
  • Rates from $8/hr AUD
  • Placed in 7–14 days

Roles we recruit — and typical rates

Rates from $8/hr AUD. The final rate always depends on the contractor's experience and your role.

See every role we recruit

How we find your person

  1. 01

    Source the talent

    We advertise your role and attract 100–300+ applicants.

  2. 02

    Find the standouts

    We review every application against your requirements.

  3. 03

    Test their skills

    English and role-specific skills tests or work samples.

  4. 04

    Meet the strongest

    We interview the best and put the ones worth your time in front of you.

  5. 05

    Put them to the test

    You interview and, if you like, set a paid trial task.

  6. 06

    Choose your person

    You choose who joins your team — placed in 7–14 days.

See our full process

Two ways to hire

Direct Hire

Sourcing fee from $2,000

We find your person. You contract and pay them directly. Includes a 6-month replacement guarantee.

Managed Service

$500 onboarding fee + ongoing management

We recruit, then handle payments, timesheets and invoicing, with ongoing replacement support. You manage the work.

See full pricing

FAQs

How do time zones work with Sydney?

The Philippines is 2 hours behind Sydney, or 3 during daylight saving. Most professionals shift their day to cover your core business hours.

Can they handle senior or specialist roles?

Yes. Sydney clients often hire accountants, digital marketing managers, developers and ads specialists, not just admin.

How does this compare to hiring locally in Sydney?

A full-time Filipino professional typically costs around $1,400–$2,600 a month depending on role and experience — a fraction of a local salary plus on-costs.

Are they contractors or employees?

Professionals placed through TD Hire are engaged as independent contractors and are responsible for their own tax obligations in the Philippines. We provide a contractor agreement and NDA.

Ready to meet your person?

Tell us who you need. We'll source, screen and skill-test — you choose who joins your team.

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Choose a time to talk through your role, budget and timeline with TD Hire.

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