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EOR in Australia

Employer of Record in Australia.

Employ talent in Australia without setting up a local entity.

  • Fast and compliant employee onboarding
  • Payroll, tax and social security in Australia
  • Transparent monthly EOR pricing
  • Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Australia

Employ in Australia without establishing a local entity

The EOR pricing model in Australia is typically based on a fixed monthly fee per employee. This fee generally includes payroll administration, employment agreements, onboarding, tax withholding, Superannuation administration, HR support, and ongoing compliance management.

Compared to establishing an Australian legal entity, an EOR significantly reduces setup costs and administrative complexity. Companies avoid incorporation expenses, ATO registrations, payroll infrastructure investments, and ongoing employment compliance administration. This predictable pricing structure enables businesses to scale efficiently while maintaining compliance with Australian employment regulations.

At a glance

Australia at a glance

Country essentials and economic context.

Country profile

CapitalCanberra
Population26,974,026
Official LanguageEnglish
Minimum Wage1K AUD/Week
CurrencyAUD
TimezoneUTC+8 to +10
EOR fee$399

Economic indicators

Cost of Living Index4.763 AUD
Unemployment Rate4.6%

Employment

Employment essentials

Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.

Probation Period3–6 months
Notice Period1–4 weeks
Working week38 hours
Sick LeavePaid personal/carer’s leave entitlements apply under statutory employment standards.
Maternity LeaveEligible employees may receive up to 18 weeks of government-funded paid parental leave.
Paternity Leave2 weeks
Public holidays7–13 days

Reduced corporate tax rates may apply for eligible base rate entities.

Corporate Tax25–30%
VAT Rate10% (GST)
Notice1–4 weeks

Notice and severance follow the labour code and the contract. Gini calculates the balance at offboarding.

Statutory bonusNo mandatory bonus

Included

What’s included in your EOR service?

Employment administration and support for your team in Australia.

Employment contracts & onboarding

Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Australia.

Monthly payroll

Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Australia.

Social security administration

Employee registration and ongoing social security contributions in Australia.

Payroll tax administration

Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Australia.

Leave & benefits administration

Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Australia.

Employee records

Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Australia.

Local HR support

Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Australia.

Offboarding & final settlement

Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Australia.

EOR vs Local Entity in Australia

Superannuation Guarantee (SG)12.0%
Workers' Compensation InsuranceVariable Rates*
Payroll TaxState/Territory Thresholds Apply**
PAYG Withholding AdministrationRequired
Annual Leave Entitlements20 days
Personal / Carer's LeaveApplicable
Public Holiday Entitlements7–13 days
Onboarding via EOR3–7 Business Days

Hiring

Hiring & compliance in Australia

Key employment rules for international employers hiring in Australia.

EOR (Employer of Record)

The EOR becomes the legal employer and manages payroll, taxes, Superannuation, employee benefits, and employment compliance. No Australian entity is required.

PEO (Professional Employer Organization)

A co-employment arrangement that generally requires the company to already have an Australian legal entity.

Direct Hire

The company establishes its own Australian entity and assumes responsibility for payroll administration, tax compliance, employment law obligations, Superannuation administration, and HR operations.

Employment termination in Australia

EOR (Employer of Record)

The EOR becomes the legal employer and manages payroll, taxes, Superannuation, employee benefits, and employment compliance. No Australian entity is required.

PEO (Professional Employer Organization)

A co-employment arrangement that generally requires the company to already have an Australian legal entity.

Direct Hire

The company establishes its own Australian entity and assumes responsibility for payroll administration, tax compliance, employment law obligations, Superannuation administration, and HR operations.

Customer success

Employ in Australia with one partner

Gini hires and employs people in Australia under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.

11%Employer rate
20 daysPaid annual leave
1–4 weeksNotice

Payroll, tax and social security stay with one accountable partner.

Gini TalentEmployer of Record

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