We help Australian business owners recruit pre-screened Filipino virtual assistants in 14 days—so you can build your team without expensive offshore agency retainers.
But paying $3,000+ per month to an agency while your VA earns a fraction of that doesn’t always make sense.
If you have basic management capability, hiring directly gives you:
Here's what many business owners discover:
The agency promises management support. But when issues arise, they’re either slow or unresponsive. Eventually, the business owner realises:
That’s why more founders are choosing direct hiring.
The VA is valuable,
the middle layer isn't.
When we started Alpha Technical Training, we had no investors.
We explored offshore agencies charging $3,000 per month retainers and $2,500 onboarding fees. At that stage, it wasn’t realistic.
So we found the right way to hire directly from the Philippines. We hired our first 2 VAs. That allowed us to delegate admin work and stabilize operations. Then we built:
Today, we have 20 offshore team members. We generate six-figure revenue. All because we made the first two hires.
We opened Alpha Workforce Solutions to help other Australian businesses scale their teams the same way — without unnecessary markups.
Our efficient and transparent recruitment process connects you with pre-screened Filipino professionals in just 14 days — with no agency markups.
Fill out the form above—it takes 2 minutes.
We call you within 24 hours to understand your needs.
We help you define the role and set the right pay.
We source and vet candidates in the Philippines.
You interview and choose your ideal VA.
If it doesn't work out, we replace them—free.
If your VA resigns or isn't a fit within 90 days, we replace them.
Onboarding checklist must be followed | VA must be paid on time
Hiring offshore should feel structured and transparent. Below are the most common questions Australian business owners ask before deciding to hire directly from the Philippines.
In most cases, we present a shortlist of 3 qualified candidates within 14 days.
Our recruitment process typically includes:
Many clients complete the process and have someone ready to start within 2–3 weeks.
Most full-time offshore roles typically range between $800 and $2,000 AUD per month, depending on experience and skill level.
For example:
You pay the employee directly at market salary.
Our service is a one-time recruitment fee, with no ongoing agency markups or retainers.
No.
Unlike many offshore agencies that charge monthly retainers or salary markups, we operate on a transparent one-time recruitment model.
You hire the staff member directly, and they become part of your team.
We provide a 90-day replacement guarantee.
If the candidate resigns or is not the right fit within the first 90 days, we will recruit a replacement at no additional recruitment cost.
Our goal is to help you find a long-term team member, not just fill a position.
Not necessarily.
Many of our clients are hiring offshore for the first time.
We guide you through:
Once hired, the team member works directly for your business, just like any remote employee.
We follow a structured recruitment and screening process to ensure you receive interview-ready candidates.
Our screening includes:
You will typically receive 3 strong candidates to interview.
Many operational and support roles can be performed remotely.
Common roles our clients hire include:
During the discovery call, we can help identify which tasks can be delegated effectively.
Most Filipino professionals are comfortable working Australian business hours.
Depending on the role, staff may work:
Yes.
The Philippines has one of the highest English proficiency rates in Asia, and English is widely used in education and professional environments.
We also assess communication ability during our screening process to ensure candidates can work effectively with Australian teams.
You pay your offshore employee directly using international payment platforms such as:
This ensures transparency and allows the employee to receive their full salary.
Yes.
Some businesses prefer to manage their offshore staff independently, while others want additional support. For clients who want a more structured setup, we offer optional workforce management add-ons, including:
These services are optional and can be customised based on the size of your team.
Yes.
For a limited number of clients, we offer a more hands-on partnership called our Workforce Growth Program.
This program is designed for business owners who want to scale beyond one or two hires and build a structured offshore team.
Under this program, we work closely with clients as an operational partner and HR support arm, helping with:
Because this program involves deeper collaboration, it is invitation-only and available to a limited number of businesses each year.
If we believe a client is a good fit, we may invite them to explore this partnership during our discussions.
The first step is a short discovery call with our team.
During the call we will:
From there, you can decide whether this approach is the right fit for your business.
Build your offshore team the right way — transparent pricing, pre-screened talent, and your shortlist delivered within 14 days.
