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Build a dedicated office-based team in Cebu IT Park for your admin and back-office work. Supervised staff on company-managed desktops, not home-based VAs, aligned to Australian hours.
12%
Not payable on staff employed in the Philippines
GMT+8
Near-full overlap with the Australian working day
100% Office-Based
Supervised staff, not home-based VAs
An office-based Philippines team gives Australian businesses dedicated back-office staff working from our managed office in Cebu IT Park, not from home. The team is formally employed, English-speaking and supervised on company-managed desktops. Their GMT+8 hours overlap the Australian working day, and the team is employed in the Philippines by Plus Back Office.
You still control work, systems and approvals. We handle employment and office operations.
Your team is employed in the Philippines by Plus Back Office, so the 12% Super Guarantee that applies from 1 July 2025 on Australian wages does not arise on these team members.
Your team is employed by Plus Back Office under Philippine labour law, so Australian employment obligations such as superannuation, Fair Work coverage and workers compensation do not attach to these team members.
GMT+8 sits just 2 hours behind AEST and 3 behind AEDT, so a morning start in Cebu covers most of the Australian working day with no night shift.
English is an official language of business and government in the Philippines, so your team works across email, Xero, video calls and shared documents.
The Philippines runs on GMT+8. That is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time and 3 hours behind Australian Eastern Daylight Time, while Perth on GMT+8 shares the exact same clock. A morning start in Cebu therefore covers most of the Australian working day.
That overlap means no night shift and less delay. Your team can answer questions and turn work around in the same business day, whether you run east coast or west coast hours. Where a role needs afternoon cover, the shift starts later.
Every Australian hire carries on-costs above salary. The Super Guarantee is 12% from 1 July 2025, and most states levy payroll tax once your wage bill passes their threshold. Workers compensation premiums, recruitment fees and desk space sit on top again.
On a AUD 65,000 admin salary that is roughly AUD 7,800 of superannuation a year, plus payroll tax exposure that varies by state and a workers compensation premium. An office-based team in the Philippines is billed as one all-inclusive fee, so none of those Australian on-costs apply.
These figures are illustrative and vary by role and market.
| Cost element | Australian hire | Plus Back Office |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | AUD 5,000/mo | AUD 2,050/mo |
| Super Guarantee (12%) | AUD 600/mo | None |
| Workers compensation | AUD 150/mo | None |
| Office desk and equipment | AUD 600/mo | Included |
| HR and payroll administration | AUD 300/mo | Included |
| Total per person | AUD 6,650/mo | From AUD 2,050/mo |
Indicative difference per person: approximately AUD 4,600 per month
The Plus Back Office fee is billed in USD from $1,350 per person per month. AUD figures are indicative at 1 USD = 1.52 AUD. See a full pricing comparison for each role.
Australian clients usually start with admin, bookkeeping, customer support or CRM work.
From AUD 2,430/month
From AUD 2,430/month
From AUD 2,050/month
From AUD 2,050/month
From AUD 2,050/month
From AUD 2,050/month
From AUD 2,050/month
2 staff
Minimum team size
3 to 5 weeks
Typical time to hire
3-week
Replacement guarantee
Australian businesses cut employer on-costs by building a Philippines back office team. The 12% Super Guarantee (from 1 July 2025), workers compensation, payroll tax and office overhead load every local hire. Offshore staff in the Philippines through Plus Back Office carry none of these obligations.
The Philippines is GMT+8, which is 2 hours behind AEST and 3 behind AEDT, while Perth shares the same clock. A morning start in Cebu covers most of the Australian working day, so teams run a day shift with no overnight lag rather than a night shift.
Australian businesses commonly save 60 to 75 percent on total employment costs. A local back-office hire runs AUD 6,000 to AUD 9,000 per month once you add the 12% super, workers compensation, payroll tax and office. An office-based team member through Plus Back Office starts from AUD 2,050 per month all-inclusive.
Office-based. Your Australian team works from our supervised Cebu IT Park office on company-managed desktops, not from home on personal devices. That keeps output, attendance and data handling observable day to day.
Yes. Australian businesses can legally engage offshore staff in the Philippines. Your team is employed by Plus Back Office under Philippine labour law, so there are no Fair Work obligations, no superannuation liability and no workers compensation requirement on those members. Your commercial relationship is with Plus Back Office.
No. The Super Guarantee, 12% from 1 July 2025, applies to Australian employees. Your offshore team is employed in the Philippines by Plus Back Office, and SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions are handled locally and included in the monthly fee.
Australian businesses start with a discovery call to scope the roles, then we source and shortlist candidates from Cebu IT Park for you to interview and approve. We employ the team, run payroll and provide the supervised office and equipment. Most teams are operational within 4 to 6 weeks, from $1,350 per person per month.
Our Office-Based Model
What supervised Cebu IT Park delivery means for an Australian client.
All-Inclusive Pricing
All-inclusive pricing and what it includes.
Cost Calculator
Compare indicative Australian costs.
Why the Philippines
English fluency, graduate volume and close Australian timezone.
Security and Data
Managed desktops, VPN, biometric access and Privacy Act handling.
How It Works
From discovery call to a live Australian-aligned team.
Book a discovery call. We will scope your roles, map the timezone fit and give you a clear monthly cost.