PRICING
One fee. Everything on the table.
A $500 deposit starts the search and comes off the fee. You pay the $4,500 balance only when you hire. No monthly fees to us, ever.
| Deposit | $500 | Starts the search. Refundable within 7 days. Credited to the fee. |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | $4,500 | Due only when you hire. Can be split over 3 monthly instalments. Same total. |
| Monthly fees to us | $0 | Ever. |
| Salary | At cost | AU$1,100 to 3,500 / mo by role. Paid to the person. |
| Employer of record (optional) | ~AU$300 to 600 / mo | Third party, invoiced at cost. Recommended. |
| Replacement, 6 months | $0 | |
| 90-day performance | Replace free or refund the balance. |
02. THE MATHS
One hire, priced in full.
The salary goes to the person. The fee comes to us. Nothing is bundled and nothing recurs.
| Local hire, Sydney | Through Compound | |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $70,000 + super | AU$21,600 / yr, paid direct |
| Fully loaded cost | $85,000 to $105,000 / yr | AU$21,600 / yr |
| Recruitment fee | $5,000 to $25,000 | $5,000 once |
| Ongoing fees to us | n/a | $0 |
| Replacement cost | On you | Free for 6 months |
| First-year total | ~$95,000 | ~$26,600 |
Local figures: market rate for an AP or bookkeeping hire plus super, insurance, leave, equipment and recruitment. Sources on request. Fees +GST.
03. HOW IT COMPARES
What only we can tick.
Two rows decide it: you watch them work before you pay, and the fee is refundable on performance. Nobody else in the category ticks both.
| Compound | BPO or agency | Other one-fee recruiters | DIY job boards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee model | $5,000 once | Monthly markup | One fee | Free to list |
| Monthly margin to them | $0 | Built in | $0 | $0 |
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| Worker pay visible |
A year-one savings calculator is coming. Static figures for now.
See who you can hire by next week.
$500 refundable deposit to start a search. Refund or replacement if it does not work. The risk is ours. That is the point.