Offshore staffing for Brisbane businesses Give room for Brisbane’s fast-growing teams
Build the operational capacity behind Brisbane’s growing businesses, from construction and property to professional services, logistics and e-commerce. Put repeatable administration and support work in the Philippines while your local team stays focused on delivery.
- Australian businesses supported
- 100+
- Australian businesses supported
- Professionals placed
- 200+
- Professionals placed
- Savings versus local hiring
- Up to 70%
- savings vs local hiring*
- Leadership’s BPO roots in the Philippines
- 2008
- Leadership’s BPO roots in the Philippines
*Savings vary by role, experience and team structure.
A large market built on small teams
Brisbane has almost 146,000 registered businesses, but most operate with very small teams. In fact, 96.7% have either no employees or fewer than 20.
Small teams still need to manage the same essential work as they grow: customer enquiries, administration, finance, data, scheduling and day-to-day operations.
- Registered Brisbane businesses
- 145,916
- Brisbane GRP
- $225B
- Brisbane residents
- 1.38M
- Local labour force
- 850K+
A diverse economy across key industries
Brisbane CBD & Inner City
Professional & business services
Brisbane’s CBD and inner-city precincts are major centres for professional, scientific and technical services, with businesses across finance, consulting, legal, accounting and other specialist services.
Offshore capacity:
Herston & Brisbane’s health precincts
Healthcare, health & research
Brisbane’s health economy is one of its largest employment sectors, with major employment concentrations around Kelvin Grove–Herston, South Brisbane, Woolloongabba and other health precincts. The Herston Health Precinct brings together hospitals, clinical research, teaching and biomedical activity.
Offshore capacity:
Property & Construction
Development & project delivery
Brisbane’s population growth is driving demand for new housing and infrastructure. Council notes that hundreds of people are moving to Brisbane each week and that the city needs 210,800 additional homes by 2046, creating ongoing activity across development, construction and related professional services.
Offshore capacity:
Australia TradeCoast & Industrial Brisbane
Logistics, distribution & industry
Brisbane’s industrial network includes the Australia TradeCoast, Northern Industrial Area and South West Industrial Gateway, supporting logistics, warehousing, distribution and other industrial activity. The South West Industrial Gateway is one of South East Queensland’s main freight gateways.
Offshore capacity:
Brisbane Technology & Innovation
Technology, health & advanced industry
Brisbane Technology Park in Eight Mile Plains brings together businesses across biotech, health and medical, mining, communications, electronics and software development, reflecting the city's broader mix of technology and advanced industry.
Offshore capacity:
Brisbane is under pressure
Brisbane’s growth is increasing demand across healthcare, professional services, construction, infrastructure and housing.
302,000
Additional jobs projected across Brisbane (2024–46)
- Additional workers projected across healthcare services and hospitals 2024–46
- 78,000+
- Additional workers projected in professional, scientific & technical services 2024–46
- 35,000+
- Registered businesses across Brisbane 2024–25
- 146,000
- New homes required by 2046. Brisbane's population growth is driving additional demand for housing and the construction activity that supports it.
- 210,800
- People in Brisbane’s labour force March 2026
- 850,000+
Don’t overload your local team
Brisbane businesses can add support, protect specialist time and scale their teams as demand grows.
Capacity
Add support around growing workloads
Recurring administration, finance, data, documentation and coordination can be handled by dedicated support professionals as workloads increase.
Focus
Keep Brisbane specialists on specialist work
Offloading repeatable operational work gives engineers, accountants, healthcare professionals, consultants and other specialists more time for technical, professional and client-facing responsibilities.
Flexibility
Add capacity without adding every role locally
Brisbane businesses can build dedicated support functions without needing to recruit every additional position locally.
Scale
Grow the team as demand changes
Offshore capacity can expand around established processes and workloads, giving Brisbane businesses another way to add people as requirements change.
Fewer backlogs, faster hiring
Brisbane businesses are using Philippines-based professionals to add capacity around their local teams.
Real Estate
30% lower arrears
A Brisbane real estate agency managing 450 properties hired two Philippines-based property management administrators to support defined property-management tasks and give local managers more time to focus on portfolio growth.
Import & Distribution
3 candidates in one week
A Brisbane import and distribution business had spent more than six months searching for the right local candidate. After engaging Offshore 24/7, it received three potential candidates within a week and successfully integrated an offshore team member.
Accounting & Finance
Dedicated finance support
Offshore 24/7 provides Philippines-based accountants, bookkeepers and finance professionals for bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, reporting and other recurring finance workflows.
Service capability, not a Brisbane-specific case study
Operations & Project Support
Dedicated operational capacity
Offshore 24/7 provides Philippines-based professionals across administration, coordination, documentation, data and other operational functions.
Service capability, not a Brisbane-specific case study
Case study: Real estate
30% fewer delays with 2 admins
A Brisbane real estate agency managing a 450-property portfolio needed more capacity to support its growing property-management workload.
Instead of adding more local staff, the agency hired two Philippines-based property management administrators through Offshore 24/7.
The additional offshore support gave the local property team more capacity to manage its portfolio and focus on growth.
See the full case study- Reduction in property arrears
- 30%
- Properties supported by the team
- 450
- Dedicated offshore property management administrators
- 2
Real wins from offshore hires
Import & Distribution
Six months searching locally. Three candidates in one week.
A Brisbane import and distribution business had spent more than six months searching for the right local candidate. After engaging Offshore 24/7, it received three potential candidates within one week, creating another path to add the support it needed.
See the client story →Education & Training
Up to 70% lower labour costs.
Redmako Learning, a Queensland-based registered training organisation, embedded Philippines-based staff across student support, enrolment, tutoring, compliance, finance, marketing and other back-office functions.
The business reported labour-cost reductions of up to 70%, while trainers gained more time to focus on their core responsibilities.
Read the case study →Real Estate
25% more business volume from one offshore hire.
Bellarine Property, an Australian residential real estate agency, added a single Philippines-based support professional to its operations and reported a 25% increase in business volume.
The offshore role provided administrative and operational support, increasing capacity without proportionally increasing local staffing overhead.
Read the case study →Getting started
Hand-off pressure today
You don't need to build an offshore team all at once. Start with one workload that is putting pressure on your local team, then build from there.
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Step 1: Find the work that needs support
Look for recurring work creating backlogs, slowing specialists down or taking time away from higher-value responsibilities.
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Step 2: Define what should stay local
Separate recurring, systemised work from responsibilities requiring local judgement, professional accountability, technical expertise or on-the-ground involvement.
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Step 3: Start with one role
Begin with a Bookkeeper, Paralegal, Drafter, Finance Assistant, Administrative Assistant or another role that solves a clearly defined workload problem.
Local vs offshore
Your Brisbane team doesn't have to do everything
Keep local work that requires presence, judgement, or specialist expertise.
Keep local
- Property & Client Relationships
- Negotiations, inspections, property decisions and key accounts
- Professional & Healthcare Decisions
- Advisory, clinical work, professional sign-off and client decisions
- Construction & Engineering Expertise
- Site work, engineering decisions, project leadership and stakeholder management
- Leadership & Commercial Decisions
- Strategy, management, business development and commercial decisions
- On-the-Ground Work
- Site visits, inspections, meetings and local stakeholder management
Build offshore
- Property Support
- Leasing administration, listings, tenant support and documentation
- Project Support
- Estimating, document control, scheduling and procurement support
- Healthcare Support
- Scheduling, medical administration, billing and data processing
- Professional Services
- Bookkeeping, accounts, research and administration
- Logistics & Operations
- Order processing, inventory, customer support and data entry
- Technology & Digital
- IT support, QA, content, SEO and digital marketing
Industries we support in Brisbane
Build dedicated offshore capacity around the operational, administrative, and specialist work behind your industry.
- Accounting & BookkeepingSupport bookkeeping, accounts, payroll and financial administration.Explore Accounting & Bookkeeping →
- Amazon FBASupport the recurring operations behind your Amazon FBA business.Explore Amazon FBA →
- E-Commerce & RetailAdd support across e-commerce operations, administration and customer service.Explore E-Commerce & Retail →
- EducationBuild support around education administration and day-to-day operations.Explore Education →
- Energy & UtilitiesAdd dedicated support across administrative and operational functions.Explore Energy & Utilities →
- Engineering & ConstructionExtend technical teams with drafting, documentation, estimating and project support.Explore Engineering & Construction →
- FinanceSupport financial operations, administration, reporting and back-office workflows.Explore Finance →
- HealthcareBuild non-clinical support across administration, scheduling and documentation.Explore Healthcare →
- InsuranceSupport claims, policy administration, customer service and back-office processes.Explore Insurance →
- LegalExtend legal teams with paralegal, administration, documentation and research support.Explore Legal →
- ManufacturingAdd support across administration, documentation, production and operational workflows.Explore Manufacturing →
- NDISSupport administration, scheduling, documentation and other operational functions.Explore NDIS →
- PharmaceuticalAdd dedicated support around administration, documentation and operational processes.Explore Pharmaceutical →
- Real EstateSupport property administration, listings, leasing and transaction coordination.Explore Real Estate →
- Registered Training OrganisationsSupport administration, documentation, learner services and operational workflows.Explore RTO Support →
- TelecommunicationsExtend telecommunications teams with customer, technical and administrative support.Explore Telecommunications →
- Travel & HospitalitySupport bookings, administration, customer service and recurring operational work.Explore Travel & Hospitality →
Popular roles in Brisbane
Build dedicated offshore capacity around the roles that keep your Brisbane business moving, from administration and finance to technical, customer and operational support.
- Virtual Assistants & AdminAdministrative, executive and back-office supportExplore All VA & Admin Roles →
- Accounting & FinanceBookkeeping, accounts and financial supportExplore All Accounting & Finance Roles →
- Legal SupportParalegal, legal administration and research supportExplore All Legal Support Roles →
- Customer Support & VoiceCustomer service, phone and contact centre supportExplore All Customer Support Roles →
- Digital Marketing & CreativeSEO, content, social media and creative supportExplore All Marketing & Creative Roles →
- IT & TechnicalIT support, helpdesk and technical functionsExplore All IT & Technical Roles →
- Real Estate ServicesProperty administration, leasing and transaction supportExplore All Real Estate Roles →
- Engineering & ArchitectureDrafting, CAD, BIM and technical supportExplore All Engineering & Architecture Roles →
- AI-Powered WorkforceAI-enabled support for recurring business workflowsExplore All AI Workforce Roles →
- Healthcare & MedicalHealthcare administration, scheduling and non-clinical supportExplore All Healthcare Roles →
- Sales & Lead GenerationLead generation, appointment setting and sales supportExplore All Sales Roles →
- Operations & Project SupportProject coordination, operations and administrative supportExplore All Operations Roles →
- Telecommunications SupportCustomer, technical and administrative telecommunications supportExplore All Telecommunications Roles →
- Data & ReportingData entry, reporting, research and business intelligence supportExplore All Data & Reporting Roles →
We handle HR, payroll, and IT
You build the team. Offshore 24/7 handles the recruitment and infrastructure behind it, so your business can focus on the people and work that matter.
Established BPO experience
Founded in 2021, building on leadership experience in Philippine BPO operations dating back to 2008.
Dedicated professionals
Your professionals work exclusively for your business and integrate into your systems, processes and communication channels.
Recruitment built around your needs
Recruitment is shaped around the specific role, skills and experience your business requires.
End-to-end infrastructure
Employment, HR, payroll, compliance, IT, facilities and ongoing operational support are handled behind your offshore team.
Australian-led. Melbourne-based.
The Australian team is based in Melbourne, with offshore operations in Clark, Philippines.
English-speaking professionals
Access an English-speaking talent pool across finance, administration, customer support, technology and other business functions.
Cost-efficient team building
Offshore 24/7 markets savings of up to 70% compared with local hiring, depending on role, experience and team structure.
Built for long-term teams
Structured recruitment, onboarding and ongoing support help businesses build stable offshore teams rather than fill short-term vacancies.
Six steps to first offshore hire
Building an offshore team doesn't mean building an offshore operation yourself. Offshore 24/7 handles the recruitment, infrastructure and operational support behind your team.
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Step 1: We define what you need
Understand the workload, role, responsibilities, skills, systems and working hours required.
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Step 2: We find the right people
Source, screen and shortlist qualified Philippines-based professionals against your requirements.
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Step 3: You pre-vet the candidates
Review qualified candidates and retain the final say in who joins your team.
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Step 4: We build the infrastructure
Employment, HR, payroll, compliance, IT, facilities and ongoing operational support.
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Step 5: We help your team integrate
Your professional works exclusively for your business inside your systems and workflows.
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Step 6: We help you scale
Add new roles and expand the offshore team as workload and business needs grow.
No need to build your own offshore infrastructure.
We handle recruitment, employment, HR, payroll, IT and the operational setup behind your team, so you can focus on the work that matters to your business.
See what your business could save
Compare the cost of hiring locally with building a dedicated offshore team through Offshore 24/7.
Select the roles you need, choose your team size and enter your requirements to estimate what your offshore team could cost and how much you could potentially save compared with local hiring.
Build your team
Choose a role, set the number of professionals you need and compare your estimated local staffing cost with an offshore team.
- Local staffing cost
- Estimated cost of hiring locally
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- Offshore team cost
- Estimated cost of building your dedicated Philippines-based team
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- Potential difference
- Estimated difference between the two staffing models
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Estimates are indicative only. Actual costs vary by role, experience, working hours, responsibilities and team structure.
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Book My FREE Strategy SessionFrequently asked questions
What is offshore staffing for Brisbane businesses?
Offshore staffing allows Brisbane businesses to build dedicated teams in the Philippines to handle defined operational, administrative, technical or customer-support functions.
The offshore professional works as an extension of your Brisbane team. Your business defines the role, responsibilities, systems and expectations, while Offshore 24/7 supports recruitment, infrastructure and ongoing operations.
Why would a Brisbane business consider offshore staffing?
Brisbane is experiencing significant employment and population growth, creating additional demand across healthcare, professional services, property, construction, logistics and other sectors.
Offshore staffing gives businesses another way to add capacity when workloads increase, local recruitment is difficult or recurring operational work is taking time away from specialist teams.
What roles can Brisbane businesses hire offshore?
Brisbane businesses can build dedicated offshore teams across accounting, administration, property, construction, customer support, technology, healthcare and other functions.
Common roles include bookkeepers, accounts officers, administrative assistants, property management administrators, customer support specialists, CAD technicians, estimators, medical receptionists and digital marketing specialists.
The right role depends on the work you need to delegate, the systems involved and which responsibilities need to remain with your local team.
What work should stay with my Brisbane team?
Work that depends on local relationships, professional judgement, regulatory requirements or direct client interaction will often remain with your Brisbane team.
For example, a property business might keep negotiations, property-management decisions and client relationships local while an offshore team handles administration, documentation, data entry and coordination.
The goal is not to move an entire function offshore. It is to separate work that requires local expertise from work that can be handled remotely.
Can I start with one offshore employee?
Yes. You do not need to build a large offshore team from the beginning.
A business can start with one clearly defined role addressing a specific capacity problem, such as bookkeeping, administration, customer support or property-management support. The team can then expand as requirements change.
Will my offshore team work Brisbane business hours?
Yes. Offshore teams can be structured around the working hours required by your Brisbane business.
This can create overlapping hours for communication and collaboration between your Brisbane and Philippines-based teams, while providing dedicated coverage for recurring work.
How does Offshore 24/7 recruit for Brisbane businesses?
Offshore 24/7 works with your business to understand the role, responsibilities, skills and experience required before sourcing candidates.
Candidates are assessed against the requirements of the specific position, allowing your business to review professionals selected for the role rather than searching through a general pool.
How do I manage an offshore employee from Brisbane?
Your offshore employee works as part of your team, so your business can direct their priorities, workload, communication and performance according to its existing processes.
Offshore 24/7 provides recruitment, office infrastructure and ongoing support around the employee, while your business remains responsible for directing the day-to-day work.
Is offshore staffing secure?
Security depends on the type of work, information being accessed and systems used.
Before moving work offshore, businesses should establish appropriate permissions, access controls and confidentiality procedures and ensure offshore employees follow the same security requirements expected of the local team.
How much can a Brisbane business save?
There is no single saving that applies to every role or business.
The potential cost difference depends on the position, experience, responsibilities, workload and team structure. Businesses should compare the total cost of the offshore role with the cost of recruiting and maintaining an equivalent local position.
Offshore 24/7 has documented different outcomes across different businesses and functions. For example, a Brisbane real estate agency reported a 30% reduction in property arrears after adding two offshore property-management administrators to support its 450-property portfolio.
How quickly can I hire an offshore professional?
The timeline depends on the role and recruitment requirements.
Offshore 24/7 first defines the position and selection criteria before sourcing and presenting candidates. One Brisbane import and distribution business had spent more than six months searching locally before receiving three potential candidates within one week through offshore recruitment.
Is offshore staffing suitable for small Brisbane businesses?
Yes. A business does not need to be large or build a large offshore team.
A small Brisbane business can start with a dedicated professional handling a defined recurring workload, such as bookkeeping, administration, customer support or property administration, and expand the team as the business grows.
What is the difference between offshore staffing and outsourcing?
Traditional outsourcing generally involves delegating a function or service to an external provider.
With offshore staffing, the business builds a dedicated team around its own requirements. The business determines the role and day-to-day responsibilities, while the staffing provider supports recruitment, infrastructure and employment-related operations.
For Brisbane businesses, this means the offshore professional can operate as part of the existing team rather than simply delivering a contracted service.
Which role should I offshore first?
Start with work that is recurring, clearly defined and consuming capacity your Brisbane team could use elsewhere.
Good candidates often include administration, data processing, bookkeeping, customer support, documentation, research and other repeatable operational tasks. The best first role is usually the one addressing a clear workload problem, not simply the role with the lowest labour cost.
Can Offshore 24/7 help identify what to offshore?
Yes. Offshore 24/7 can help Brisbane businesses identify suitable roles, define responsibilities and determine how an offshore position can work alongside the existing local team.
Still deciding what to offshore first?
Tell us what's piling up, and we'll help you identify the work that can be moved offshore, define the right role and find the right Philippines-based professional to support your local team.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Hundreds of Australian businesses have used Offshore 24/7 to hire offshore staff in the Philippines — from their first virtual assistant to full offshore departments. Here's what they say.
"Working with Offshore 24/7 has been a fantastic experience for us. We’ve brought five new team members on board through them, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Each of our new hires has shown a strong work ethic and fits in perfectly with our team. Ben and Jen, our go-to contacts, have been incredible throughout the entire process. They’re always just a call or email away and have been incredibly supportive and responsive. Their dedication really made the hiring process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a reliable staffing partner, I strongly recommend Offshore 24/7. They’ve been a game-changer for us!"
Apartments Plus & The Property Business
"Working with Offshore 24/7 has been an outstanding experience for our company. Their professionalism and deep understanding of our needs led to the perfect placement of an exceptional staff member who has significantly contributed to our team's success. From the outset, Offshore 24/7 took the time to thoroughly understand our company culture and specific requirements. They provided a curated list of candidates, each of whom was not only highly qualified but also a great fit for our team. Their keen insight and attention to detail were evident throughout the recruitment process. Highly recommend the team at Offshore 24/7 when looking to place a staff member located overseas."
Aussie Property
"We were struggling to find a reliable lead generation partner until I discovered Offshore 247. Their team's expertise and dedication transformed our sales pipeline, within weeks, we saw a significant increase in qualified leads, resulting in substantial revenue growth, Offshore 247's professionalism, communication, and customized solutions exceeded my expectations, their ability to understand our unique needs and adapt their strategies accordingly has been invaluable, we highly recommend Offshore 247 to any business seeking efficient and effective lead generation solutions, their partnership has been a game-changer for our company."
My Business Plus
"We outsourced a few years ago, and it didn’t really pan out for us, Offshore 24/7 was a breath of fresh air, they are so good to deal with, Ben really made me feel comfortable to try again, and we found an amazing virtual assistant, and we are so grateful, the process was so simple and personable, would not consider using anyone else in the future, if you want to help your business succeed, don’t look past these guys if you want to outsource."
Compliance Safety Oz
"We have had the pleasure of working with 24/7 for over a year. The team they have helped us assemble in the Philippines has allowed our business to flourish. We currently have Administrator support staff and account managers. Their work ethic and attention to detail are second to none. Initially we were sceptical on how the team members would fit in- there was nothing to worry about and have become a integral part of our business."
Gosales Enterprise
"I have been using Offshore 24/7 for around 12 months, I was hesitant to outsource initially, but they have been a great help to my business, very professional and personalised service, I highly recommend them to anyone."
Pheonix Concrete Coating
"The Offshore 24/7 team have been great, I have been dealing with Ben since 2011, he has helped find us great staff over the years, and look forward to continuing working with him in the future, as our staff in the Philippines are fantastic 😊"
New Home
"We have an import and distribution business in Brisbane and have a outsourced a staff member offshore- couldn’t have been smoother. We had been looking for over 6 months for the right candidate in Brisbane with no success. After reaching out to Ben and the team we had 3 potential candidates to choose from in a matter of a week. The integration of the staff member couldn’t have been easier."
Dryshine Australia
"We absolutely love our admin assistant that we found through Offshore 24/7, she has been a mazing, and these guys really bent over backwards to find the right person for us, I could not recommend them higher, thanks again guys."
Mega Trucks Australia
"Ben and the Offshore 24/7 team have been incredible to work with! They’ve helped us quickly find the right staff whenever we’ve needed extra support, making the whole recruitment process smooth and stress-free. Their professionalism and understanding of our business needs have been a real game changer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ben and his team to any business looking for reliable recruitment solutions."
Forty 7 Media
"Our Real Estate Agency has dealt with Ben and the team at Offshore 24/7 since he took over from the previous company we worked with. We have had great experiences with him and all of the team and am very happy with the selection of VAs that we have working for us. Recommend to any business wanted to engage a professional team."
Mallison Real Estate
"We’ve been using Ben and the team at offshore 24/7 for years and have always been impressed with the quality of VA staff they have been able to find us, I couldn’t recommend them high enough."
Authentic AI
"Great company. They have provided excellent service with my RP since joining them over 1 year ago."
National Real Estate – Guildford
"It was our first time hiring abroad. The team at Offshore 24/7 walked us through the process. They supported us to identify potential candidates meeting our needs. They were great at working with us to find the right team members. They made it easy for us to onboard and train them. They are a great partner for us."
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