An offshore virtual assistant for Australia, done properly.
An offshore virtual assistant from Team Up Now is not a freelancer platform hire. Every VA placed by Team Up Now is a dedicated professional working Australian business hours, formally employed under Philippine law through our employer of record Philippines structure — with a real contract, real benefits and an Australian management team behind them.
Most Australian businesses start with a VA. The difference is how you hire one. Offshore virtual assistants placed through Team Up Now cost 50–65% less than local equivalents and carry none of the compliance risk of contractor arrangements.
What an offshore virtual assistant handles
Scope is set by you. These are the tasks Australian businesses most commonly delegate to an offshore VA through Team Up Now.
Why not just use a freelancer platform?
Freelancer VAs work across multiple clients simultaneously. When something urgent comes up on their end, you are not the priority. When they leave, you start over. When the Fair Work Commission examines offshore contractor arrangements, the risk sits with your Australian business.
Team Up Now's offshore staffing Australia model eliminates all of that. Your VA is employed, exclusive and backed by our Lifetime Placement Guarantee.
- Dedicated — works exclusively for your business
- Formally employed under Philippine law
- Full statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month)
- Australian management from South Melbourne
- Lifetime Placement Guarantee — free replacement if it does not work out
Typical cost
Use our EOR calculator for a role-specific breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
How is an offshore virtual assistant different from a freelancer VA?
A freelancer VA works across many clients, sets their own hours and has no formal employment relationship. An offshore virtual assistant placed by Team Up Now works exclusively for your business, on your hours, is formally employed under Philippine law with full statutory entitlements, and is supported by Australian management.
What does an offshore virtual assistant cost in Australia?
An offshore VA placed through Team Up Now typically costs A$1,100 to A$1,600 per month all-in, including salary, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month and our EOR management fee. This compares to A$5,000 to A$7,000 per month for a local equivalent.
Do offshore virtual assistants work Australian business hours?
Yes. Team Up Now places offshore VAs on Australian business hours by default. Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8) provides 2–3 hours of daily real-time overlap with AEST, and many Filipino professionals are accustomed to early shifts to align more fully with Australian time zones.
What tasks can an offshore virtual assistant handle for an Australian business?
Inbox management, calendar scheduling, research, data entry, CRM updates, social media scheduling, travel booking, client follow-ups and reporting are all typical tasks for an offshore VA working with Australian businesses.
Ready to hire an offshore virtual assistant?
Book a free call. We will take the brief, match the right candidate and give you a full cost breakdown — no obligation.