Offshore staffing for Australian businesses, done properly.
A dedicated offshore team member costs 50–65% less than a local hire. Team Up Now places the right person, employs them correctly under Philippine law and gives your business Australian-managed support from day one.
Roles Australian businesses commonly offshore
If it can be done remotely and documented in a process, it can be offshored. These are the roles Team Up Now places most often.
Virtual Assistants
- Calendar and inbox management
- Research and data entry
- Travel coordination
- CRM updates
Bookkeepers
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliations
- Xero and MYOB
- BAS preparation support
Customer Support Agents
- Email and live chat support
- Ticket management
- Order processing
- Helpdesk operations
Marketing and Creative
- Graphic design
- Social media management
- Digital marketing
- Video editing
Admin and Operations
- Data processing
- Reporting and dashboards
- Process documentation
- Scheduling and logistics
Specialist Roles
- SEO specialists
- Content writers
- Project coordinators
- Finance analysts
Offshore staffing vs. freelancers
Not all offshore arrangements are equal. Here is how dedicated offshore staffing through Team Up Now compares to the freelancer platforms most businesses try first.
Offshore staffing (Team Up Now)
- ✓Dedicated — works exclusively for your business
- ✓Properly employed under Philippine law
- ✓Follows your systems, tools and processes
- ✓Reports directly into your team
- ✓Covered by EOR compliance structure
- ✓Managed by Australian leadership in South Melbourne
Freelancer platform
- ✕Works for multiple clients simultaneously
- ✕No formal employment contract
- ✕Sets their own availability and tools
- ✕Low accountability, high replacement rate
- ✕No compliance coverage — risk on both sides
- ✕No ongoing management support
Why Australian businesses offshore to the Philippines
The Philippines is not the only offshore option — but for Australian businesses, it is consistently the strongest.
Strong English proficiency
The Philippines is one of the world's largest English-speaking nations. Business-level written and spoken English is the norm, not the exception.
Favourable time zone overlap
Philippine Standard Time (PST, UTC+8) overlaps significantly with Australian business hours — 2–3 hours of real-time collaboration daily without anyone working at odd hours.
Mature outsourcing workforce
The Philippines has a 30-year outsourcing industry. Professionals are experienced working with overseas clients, meeting international standards and operating inside foreign business systems.
Cultural alignment with Australia
High familiarity with Australian business culture, humour and communication norms. Lower adjustment friction than other common offshore destinations.
Frequently asked questions
What is offshore staffing?
Offshore staffing is the practice of hiring full-time, dedicated professionals based overseas to work exclusively for your business. Unlike freelancers or BPO agencies, offshore staff work inside your systems, under your direction, as genuine members of your team. Team Up Now places Filipino professionals with Australian businesses under a compliant Employer of Record structure.
Which roles can be offshored to the Philippines?
Any role that can be performed remotely and documented in a process can be offshored. The most common roles Team Up Now places include bookkeepers, accountants, virtual assistants, customer support agents, digital marketers, graphic designers, social media managers, data entry operators, and operations administrators. If you can write a job description for it, we can place it.
How much does offshore staffing cost?
A dedicated Filipino professional through Team Up Now typically costs A$1,200 to A$2,000 per month all-in, including salary, statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month), and our flat A$300/month EOR management fee. This compares to A$5,000 to A$8,000 per month for an equivalent local Australian hire. Use our EOR calculator for a role-specific breakdown.
How is offshore staffing different from using a freelancer?
A freelancer works across multiple clients, sets their own availability, and has no formal employment contract. An offshore staff member placed by Team Up Now works exclusively for your business, follows your systems and processes, is formally employed under Philippine law with full statutory entitlements, and is supported by Australian management. The working relationship is identical to a local employee — the only difference is location.
Is offshore staffing legal in Australia?
Yes. Offshore staffing is legal in Australia. The key is employment structure — staff must be properly employed under the laws of their country of residence, not misclassified as contractors. Team Up Now's EOR structure ensures every placement is fully compliant with Philippine labour law, and eliminates Fair Work and ATO exposure for your Australian business.
Find out what offshore staffing costs for your business
Our EOR calculator gives you a full cost breakdown — salary, benefits and compliance — for any role in under two minutes. No form, no sales call required.