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Pre-vetted offshore virtual assistants for Australian businesses. CVs in 10 days. No lock-in contracts. AU billing in AUD. Trusted by 400+ Australian companies since 2008.
A virtual assistant (VA) is a remote professional who handles administrative, customer support, and operational tasks for Australian businesses, typically working 40 hours per week from offshore hubs in the Philippines or Sri Lanka. Webco Talent’s offshore virtual assistants cost from AUD $2,500 per month — approximately one-third the cost of hiring a local Australian assistant once superannuation, payroll tax, leave loading, and office overhead are included.
Australian founders, SMEs, professional services firms, real estate agencies, and ecommerce businesses use VAs to free up senior team members from time-consuming admin so they can focus on growth, clients, and strategy.
Hiring an Australian-based virtual assistant typically costs AUD $4,500–$8,000 per month once you include superannuation (11.5%), payroll tax, leave loading, office space, and equipment. An offshore VA through Webco Talent costs from $2,500/month all-inclusive — a saving of 50–70% with no employer obligations.
What’s included in your monthly fee:
| Engagement | Hours / month | Webco Pricing (AUD) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time VA | 80 hrs | From $1,400/mo | Solopreneurs, light admin |
| Full-time VA | 160 hrs | From $2,500/mo | Growing SMEs, ongoing support |
| Senior Executive Assistant | 160 hrs | From $3,500/mo | C-suite support, complex coordination |
| Specialist VA Bookkeeping, SEO, real estate | 160 hrs | From $3,200/mo | Industry-specific work |
Prices in AUD, exclusive of GST. Custom packages available for multi-VA teams or specialised roles.
From routine admin to specialised industry work, Webco’s offshore virtual assistants handle the tasks that drain your senior team’s time. Here are the most common categories Australian businesses delegate:
Side-by-side, here’s how a managed offshore VA through Webco Talent compares to the two most common alternatives Australian businesses consider:
| Feature |
Webco Talent
★ Recommended |
Upwork / Fiverr
Freelance platforms |
Direct Offshore
Self-managed hire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-vetted before you see CV | ✓Yes | ✗Self-screen | ✗DIY |
| Billing in AUD | ✓Yes | ✗USD only | ✗No |
| Free replacement guarantee | ✓90 days | ✗None | ✗None |
| HR, payroll & sick leave handled | ✓Included | ✗No | ✗No |
| Lock-in contract | ✓Month-to-month | N/A | ●Varies |
| AU-based account manager | ✓Melbourne | ✗No | ✗No |
| Time to first CV | ~10 days | Immediate | 3–6 weeks |
| Risk of ghosting / no-show | ✓Low | ✗High | ✗High |
| IP / NDA enforcement | ✓AU contract law | ●Self-managed | ●Self-managed |
| Suits one-off micro-tasks | ✗Ongoing roles only | ✓Yes | ✗No |
Webco Talent operates from two carefully chosen offshore hubs. Both deliver strong English proficiency, established business culture, and time-zone overlap with Australia.
Time zone: 4.5–5.5 hours behind AEST
English level: IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent across all hires
Strengths: Software development, QA, accounting, paraprofessional
Cultural fit: British-influenced business norms, strong written English
Through our Loka Doratu initiative, Webco invests directly in tech-skills training for underserved communities in Sri Lanka — meaning your VA partnership creates measurable social impact alongside business savings.
Time zone: 2–3 hours behind AEST (close overlap)
English level: Native-equivalent, US-influenced accent
Strengths: Customer support, virtual assistance, sales, ecommerce ops
Cultural fit: Service-orientated, highly responsive to Australian business hours
The Philippines is the world’s largest offshore-services destination for English-speaking markets, with a workforce highly experienced in supporting Australian, UK, and US businesses.
From the moment you brief us to your VA’s first day of work, the entire process takes 10–14 business days. That’s roughly half the time of most other AU offshore agencies (typically 3–6 weeks).
We map the role, tasks, technical requirements, working hours, and personality fit. You leave the call with a clear scope and pricing.
We source from our pre-vetted talent pool, run skills tests, English assessment, and behavioural interviews. Only the top 3–5 candidates make your shortlist.
You interview the shortlist via video call. We coach you on what to ask. Choose your VA — or we'll re-source at no charge.
We handle contracts, IT setup, secure workstation, software access, and orientation. You receive your 30/60/90 onboarding plan template.
Your AU-based account manager checks in weekly for the first month, then monthly. Free replacement if your VA isn't the right fit within 90 days.
Generic admin support is just the start. Webco specialises in placing VAs trained for the rhythms, software, and compliance demands of specific Australian industries.
CRM management, listing prep, contract admin, lead nurture for AU real estate agencies.
Paralegal admin, settlement coordination, document drafting, PEXA support.
Patient scheduling, Medicare claims admin, practice management, secure record handling.
Shopify/WooCommerce ops, product listings, order management, customer support.
Three real examples of Australian businesses freeing up senior team time and reducing staffing costs through Webco’s offshore virtual assistants.
Accounting Firm — Melbourne
30 hours/week saved · $84,000/year
“We hired 2 bookkeeping VAs through Webco. Within 6 weeks they were running our entire AP process. Our senior accountants finally have time for advisory work.”
— Managing Partner, mid-tier accounting firm (15 staff)
Real Estate — Sydney
Listings up 110% · No new local headcount
“Our Webco VA handles all listing prep, photo coordination, and CRM updates. We’ve doubled our active listings without adding office space or paying Sydney salaries.”
— Director, boutique residential agency
SaaS Startup — Brisbane
First-response time: 12 min average · 24-hr coverage
“Hiring a local CSM was going to cost us $90k+. Our Webco VA covers AEST hours and we added a second for after-hours — together they cost less than a single junior local hire.”
— Co-founder, B2B SaaS (Series A)
Answers to the questions Australian businesses ask before hiring an offshore virtual assistant.
Hiring an offshore virtual assistant through Webco Talent costs from AUD $2,500 per month for full-time (160 hours) support, all-inclusive. Local Australian VAs typically cost $4,500–$8,000/month once superannuation, payroll tax, and overhead are factored in — making offshore VAs roughly one-third the cost.
From your initial brief to your VA’s first day of work, the full process takes 10 to 14 business days. We deliver pre-vetted CVs within 10 days, you interview the shortlist, and onboarding completes in 4 days. This is roughly half the typical 3–6 week timeline of other Australian offshore agencies.
Webco Talent provides pre-vetted, dedicated virtual assistants with HR, payroll, IT, and replacement guarantees managed for you. Upwork and Fiverr are self-service marketplaces where you screen, contract, and manage everything yourself in USD. Use Upwork for one-off micro-tasks. Use Webco for ongoing roles where reliability, IP protection, and AU billing matter.
Yes. All Webco VAs work aligned to your nominated Australian time zone (AEST, AEDT, AWST or ACST). Both our Sri Lanka and Philippines hubs offer strong overlap with AU business hours. We can also arrange split shifts, after-hours cover, or 24/7 support across multiple VAs.
Your virtual assistant is employed and managed by Webco Talent in their home country — they are not your direct employee, contractor, or PAYG worker under Australian law. This means no super, no payroll tax, no PAYG withholding, no Fair Work obligations. You receive a single monthly invoice in AUD.
Webco offers a free replacement guarantee within the first 90 days. If your VA isn’t performing or isn’t the right cultural fit, we re-source and onboard a replacement at no additional cost. Beyond 90 days, we still re-source on request as part of our ongoing service.
Every Webco VA signs an Australian-law NDA and IP assignment agreement before their first day. Workstations are secured with disk encryption, password vaults, and restricted file access. We can implement role-based access controls, screen-recording prevention, and data-loss prevention software for sensitive industries (legal, medical, financial).
Yes. Webco offers part-time engagements from 80 hours/month (from $1,400/mo AUD). This suits solopreneurs, side-projects, or specialised tasks that don’t need full-time coverage. You can scale up to full-time anytime with 30 days’ notice.
Yes — all of it. Webco employs your VA directly, runs their payroll, manages leave entitlements per their home-country labour laws, monitors performance, and provides HR support. You manage tasks and outputs; we manage everything else. No Australian employment obligations apply to you.
Avoid tasks requiring physical presence in Australia (signing original documents, in-person client meetings, hands-on operations). Be cautious with tasks needing deep AU regulatory judgement (final-stage tax/legal advice) — VAs can prepare and assist, but qualified Australian professionals should sign off. Strategic decisions, hiring/firing, and confidential personnel matters should stay with founders or senior leadership.
Pre-vetted CVs in your inbox within 10 days. No lock-in contracts. AU billing. Free replacement guarantee.
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