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By Mary Jones · Reviewed by Sarah Bloom · Updated

Teamed appears first among the joint highest-scoring providers in Australia, at 4.7/5 for overall score. Best for: Stretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees. Decisive in-country HR support when employment questions need answers. The only major EOR that charges no FX fees on cross-currency payroll. Removing the provider FX spread can lower the full bill and make month-end reconciliation clearer. Management fee: USD 599 / employee / month. Expected provider fee: USD 599 / employee / month (planning estimate).

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The shortlist, explained

Who should you choose—and why?

Start with the highest-scoring provider, then compare the service that fits the way you want to hire. A higher score helps order the shortlist; the service fit and final quote decide the hire.

First in a tied group

Teamed

Stretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees.

Decisive in-country HR support when employment questions need answers. The only major EOR that charges no FX fees on cross-currency payroll. Removing the provider FX spread can lower the full bill and make month-end reconciliation clearer.

The displayed score is tied. Position alone does not establish a better fit.

For your Australia hire: A named account specialist and direct employee support routes, with a stated 24/5 desk. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

Monthly management fee
USD 599 / employee / month
Likely monthly cost provider fees only
USD 599 / employee / month
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An alternative to consider

Remote

Teams prioritising an explained delivery model and integrations with their HR and finance systems.

Ranked 2 in this list, with a overall score of 4.7/5.

For your Australia hire: Human messaging 24/5, tickets and a support monitor with escalation to specialists. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

Monthly management fee
From USD 699 / employee / month
Likely monthly cost provider fees only
From USD 879 / employee / month
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An alternative to consider

Deel

Teams that value broad integrations and want EOR employees and contractors within one workforce platform.

Ranked 3 in this list, with a overall score of 4.7/5.

For your Australia hire: Dedicated onboarding and advertised multilingual support with access to HR and legal specialists. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

Monthly management fee
From USD 599 / employee / month
Likely monthly cost provider fees only
From USD 779 / employee / month
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How do the scores and fees compare?

Expected provider fees are planning estimates on USD 6,000 monthly payroll. The model adds 2% FX and a 1% reserve for occasional provider fees unless confirmed terms differ. Salary, employer costs and deposits are separate. Starting prices and contract conditions remain as published; these are not country-specific quotes.

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Provider comparison for Australia. Monthly fees per employee; expected fees use the planning model above.
ProviderWho it suitsOverall scoreManagement feeExpected provider fee
Planning estimate
#1 TeamedStretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees.4.7 / 5USD 599 / employee / monthUSD 599 / employee / month
#2 RemoteTeams prioritising an explained delivery model and integrations with their HR and finance systems.4.7 / 5From USD 699 / employee / monthFrom USD 879 / employee / month
#3 DeelTeams that value broad integrations and want EOR employees and contractors within one workforce platform.4.7 / 5From USD 599 / employee / monthFrom USD 779 / employee / month
#4 OysterEmployers who want documented hiring, payroll and employee self-service workflows across several markets.4.3 / 5From USD 699 / employee / monthFrom USD 879 / employee / month
#5 RemoFirstCost-conscious teams whose needs fit the documented platform and local partner arrangement.4.3 / 5From USD 199 / employee / monthFrom USD 379 / employee / month
#6 MultiplierTeams that value integrated payroll and employee administration and can commit to a carefully negotiated commercial structure.4.0 / 5From USD 459 / employee / month · annual contractFrom USD 639 / employee / month
#7 JustworksEmployers wanting international hiring administered alongside familiar HR and accounting workflows.3.7 / 5USD 599 / active employee / monthQuote needed to estimate
#8 RivermateEmployers seeking a published mix of direct and partner EOR markets with human support.3.7 / 5USD 319–639 / employee / monthFrom USD 499–819 / employee / month

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The overall list uses the existing six-criterion score. If you are hiring your first employee, scaling a team or changing providers, use the buyer guides above to give the relevant criteria more weight.

A provider's service fee is only one part of your budget. Request salary, employer costs, benefits, deposits and FX charges separately.

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Ordered by overall score, using documented country coverage. Up to ten providers are shown. Expected provider fees use a planning model on USD 6,000 monthly payroll; salary, employer costs and deposits are separate.

  1. 1

    Teamed

    4.7Overall / 5

    Stretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees.

    Decisive in-country HR support when employment questions need answers. The only major EOR that charges no FX fees on cross-currency payroll. Removing the provider FX spread can lower the full bill and make month-end reconciliation clearer.

    Cost
    4.6 / 5
    Support
    4.9 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.5 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    USD 599 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    USD 599 / employee / month
    Read review
    Teamed in Australia: local details

    Local support

    A named account specialist and direct employee support routes, with a stated 24/5 desk. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Published response measures use different scopes; they do not establish local resolution performance.

    Payroll & benefits

    An itemised payroll model and a stated single platform for employment, with statutory and optional benefits separated. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Country payroll dates, correction procedures and insurer terms need the local schedule.

    Employment delivery

    Owned entities and vetted partners form the published delivery network, with a named transition team. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Confirm the legal employer and who approves local employment decisions for the hire. The Australian overview and a related guide disagree on owned versus partner delivery; ownership is unresolved, while EOR coverage is explicit.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  2. 2

    Remote

    4.7Overall / 5

    Teams prioritising an explained delivery model and integrations with their HR and finance systems.

    Cost
    4.7 / 5
    Support
    4.7 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.7 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 699 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 879 / employee / month
    Read review
    Remote in Australia: local details

    Local support

    Human messaging 24/5, tickets and a support monitor with escalation to specialists. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: 24/7 AI access is separate from human availability; local resolution timing is not established.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented employee access, leave, expenses and detailed payroll reporting with country-specific cutoff rules. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Late changes can move to the next cycle; confirm the local schedule and urgent correction path.

    Employment delivery

    Published employer decision authority and country legal arrangements, including worksite restrictions. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Country local terms and role approvals can override the general offer.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  3. 3

    Deel

    4.7Overall / 5

    Teams that value broad integrations and want EOR employees and contractors within one workforce platform.

    Cost
    5.0 / 5
    Support
    4.6 / 5
    Terms & exit
    5.0 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 599 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 779 / employee / month
    Read review
    Deel in Australia: local details

    Local support

    Dedicated onboarding and advertised multilingual support with access to HR and legal specialists. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Confirm direct local access and who owns an escalated case.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented employee documents, leave approvals, contract amendments and eligible off-cycle corrections. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Country availability and processing stage affect off-cycle options; actual workflow performance was not tested.

    Employment delivery

    Documented eligibility review and employer-led control of onboarding and employment exits. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Confirm the local employer, permitted role and operative country agreement.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  4. 4

    Oyster

    4.3Overall / 5

    Employers who want documented hiring, payroll and employee self-service workflows across several markets.

    Cost
    4.3 / 5
    Support
    4.3 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.3 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 699 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 879 / employee / month
    Read review
    Oyster in Australia: local details

    Local support

    Country specialists are described for onboarding, with specialist-led offboarding and human support. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Confirm the local escalation contact, availability and the boundary with paid HR advisory work.

    Payroll & benefits

    Employee payslips, payroll reports, leave, expenses and specialist onboarding/exit workflows are documented. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Onboarding depends on agreement and funding; country benefits and cutoffs require confirmation.

    Employment delivery

    Published terms allocate employment decisions and retain Oyster service responsibility when partners are used. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Country addenda may override general terms; employment liability depends on the stated indemnity triggers.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  5. 5

    RemoFirst

    4.3Overall / 5

    Cost-conscious teams whose needs fit the documented platform and local partner arrangement.

    Cost
    4.6 / 5
    Support
    4.3 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.1 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 199 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 379 / employee / month
    Read review
    RemoFirst in Australia: local details

    Local support

    Human escalation during the stated 24/5 hours and a local-team payroll investigation route. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: The response target is not a resolution deadline; confirm weekend and urgent local coverage.

    Payroll & benefits

    Document checks, payroll review and a documented route for corrected payslips and adjustments. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Payroll can approve by default; some countries use partner portals and correction timing varies.

    Employment delivery

    Hiring and employee-care teams coordinate with local employers for contracts and employment changes. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Obtain the named employer, role eligibility and settlement-approval responsibilities.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  6. 6

    Multiplier

    4.0Overall / 5

    Teams that value integrated payroll and employee administration and can commit to a carefully negotiated commercial structure.

    Cost
    4.0 / 5
    Support
    4.0 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.0 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 459 / employee / month · annual contract
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 639 / employee / month
    Read review
    Multiplier in Australia: local details

    Local support

    Dedicated account managers and a documented support route for reviewed settlement changes. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: 24/7 human service is advertised; confirm who handles the country and urgent payroll escalation.

    Payroll & benefits

    A documented payroll calendar, employee workflows and final-settlement review controls. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Local deadlines and final adjustments remain approval-dependent; no actual payroll accuracy test was run.

    Employment delivery

    Published employer decision authority, customer duties and service-specific liability/IP arrangements. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Check the executed order and country terms, including worksite and prior-service responsibilities.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  7. 7

    Justworks

    3.7Overall / 5

    Employers wanting international hiring administered alongside familiar HR and accounting workflows.

    Cost
    3.7 / 5
    Support
    3.8 / 5
    Terms & exit
    3.3 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    USD 599 / active employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    Quote needed to estimate
    Read review
    Justworks in Australia: local details

    Local support

    An international onboarding manager, local consultants and assigned international Customer Success Manager. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Confirm country contact hours and escalation; response targets are not resolution guarantees.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented international onboarding, invoice correction, local-currency expenses and reporting. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Actual pay dates and correction commitments need country confirmation.

    Employment delivery

    The international team controls formal employment notices and coordinates local employment steps. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Confirm the named employer and full EOR customer responsibility schedule for the country.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  8. 8

    Rivermate

    3.7Overall / 5

    Employers seeking a published mix of direct and partner EOR markets with human support.

    Cost
    3.8 / 5
    Support
    3.9 / 5
    Terms & exit
    3.8 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    USD 319–639 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 499–819 / employee / month
    Read review
    Rivermate in Australia: local details

    Local support

    Named account and partner managers, country specialists and advertised human help by phone, email, Slack and WhatsApp. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Validate the staffed local contact and urgent escalation arrangement; 24/7 access is a claim, not measured resolution.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented onboarding, benefits, payroll and expense coordination with local teams. The Australia offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Different documents give different process cutoffs; obtain the current country payroll calendar.

    Employment delivery

    An explicit direct/partner country map and a published split of employer and customer responsibilities. The Australia offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Identify the employer and applicable SOW; historic liabilities and worksite duties can remain with the customer.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

Before you choose

Your Australia hiring questions, answered.

Updated

How does an employer of record comply with the Fair Work Act National Employment Standards?

An EOR covered by the national workplace system must provide the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards and the applicable award or enterprise-agreement entitlements.

A commercial EOR contract cannot waive that minimum. Confirm employment status, hours, leave, super, notice and any redundancy entitlement before the offer. The host’s day-to-day management must also respect those terms; putting payroll elsewhere does not make an underpayment lawful.

Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman: National Employment Standards · Australian Government: employment contracts

Do I need a labour hire licence to use an employer of record in Victoria or Queensland?

The provider generally needs the relevant labour-hire licence when the arrangement falls within Victoria’s or Queensland’s licensing law. As the client, use a licensed provider where required; buying an EOR service does not itself mean you need a provider licence.

Exclusions differ by state, so assess the actual arrangement and employing entity. Victoria changes its general definition from 1 October 2026; do not rely on an older exclusion analysis for later assignments.

Sources: Victoria Labour Hire Authority: definition · Queensland: labour-hire licensing

How does an EOR handle PAYG withholding and the superannuation guarantee in Australia?

The EOR withholds PAYG income tax from employee pay and pays the employer’s super obligation separately. From 1 July 2026, Payday Super generally requires contributions alongside wages, calculated at 12% of qualifying earnings, with receipt by the fund within seven business days unless an extension applies.

The quote should distinguish gross salary, employee tax deductions, employer super and the provider fee.

Sources: ATO: PAYG withholding · ATO: Payday Super · Australian Government: superannuation · Australian Government: register for PAYG

What is the superannuation guarantee rate for EOR employees in 2026?

The super guarantee rate is 12% in 2026. From 1 July 2026, Payday Super applies to qualifying earnings and changes the payment timing to payday rather than the previous quarterly cycle.

For a straightforward A$100,000 annual salary fully within the contribution base, employer super is A$12,000. Eligibility, the maximum contribution base and the treatment of individual pay items still matter.

Sources: ATO: Payday Super · Australian Government: superannuation

Which modern award applies to a software engineer hired through an Australian EOR?

The Professional Employees Award is the starting point for a software engineer doing covered professional IT work, including covered labour-hire assignments. It is not decided by job title alone: duties, qualifications or equivalent experience, industry, another applicable award and managerial exclusions can change coverage.

Have the provider identify the award and classification in the offer review; paying a salary does not automatically make the role award-free.

Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman: Professional Employees Award summary · Professional Employees Award 2020: coverage and classifications

Does state payroll tax apply to employees hired through an EOR in New South Wales?

Yes, NSW payroll tax can apply to EOR wages. Under the employment-agency rules, the agent is generally treated as the employer and taxable wages include employer super as well as salary.

Your own small team does not establish an exemption for the provider. Ask which employing entity bears the tax and how any threshold, grouping or valid client exemption affects the amount allocated to your invoice.

Sources: Revenue NSW: employment agencies · NSW: Payroll Tax Act 2007

How much does it cost to employ someone in Australia through an EOR, including super and payroll tax?

An illustrative NSW hire on A$100,000 salary costs A$118,104 before workers’ compensation, additional benefits and provider fees when full 5.45% payroll tax applies.

The arithmetic is A$100,000 salary + A$12,000 super + A$6,104 payroll tax on A$112,000. Adding an assumed A$800 monthly EOR fee gives A$127,704 before those remaining costs. This is a disclosed planning scenario, not a supplier quote or a claim that every employer pays the full rate.

The model assumes ordinary qualifying earnings, no cap reduction and a provider whose applicable threshold is already exhausted. Insurance, leave-related replacement costs, deposits and termination costs are excluded. The provider must explain its actual allocation and exemptions.

NSW annual planning example · 2026
Cost componentAnnual amount
Gross salaryA$100,000
Superannuation · 12%A$12,000
Payroll tax · 5.45% of salary and superA$6,104
EOR fee — assumedA$9,600
Subtotal before insurance and additional benefitsA$127,704

Sources: ATO: Payday Super · Australian Government: superannuation · Revenue NSW: employment agencies · Revenue NSW: payroll tax rates

What unfair dismissal rules apply to EOR employees in Australia?

Eligible EOR employees have the same unfair-dismissal protections as other employees in the national system. The usual minimum employment period is six months, or twelve months for a small-business employer with fewer than 15 employees; other eligibility tests also apply.

Count the actual employer under the statutory rules, not just your client team. Ending the client assignment does not by itself establish a fair reason or a compliant dismissal process.

Sources: Fair Work Commission: who is protected · Fair Work Ombudsman: unfair dismissal

How do long service leave rules differ by state for EOR employees in Australia?

Long service leave follows the applicable state law, industrial instrument or portable scheme, so an EOR cannot use one national default. Most Victorian employees can access it after seven years; the NSW statutory scheme ordinarily provides two months after ten years.

Earlier termination payments and interstate service need their own analysis. Preserve service records when changing provider or entity instead of assuming that a new payroll contract resets every entitlement.

Sources: Victoria: long service leave · NSW: long service leave

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Expected fees use an illustrative USD 6,000 monthly payroll and benchmark extras unless confirmed terms differ. Salary, employer costs and deposits are separate.