Staffing & Recruitment Services in Australia — Verified Local Quotes
Recruitment agencies and labour-hire providers for temporary and permanent staffing across Australia.
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Permanent placement & executive search
Recruitment agencies on TaskerAsker specialise in permanent placement across industries: trades, hospitality, professional services, healthcare, technology and retail. Permanent placement fees are typically 12–20% of the candidate’s first-year salary, invoiced on the start date. Most agencies offer a replacement guarantee of 3–6 months. Post your vacancy brief with the role title, required skills, salary range and location for written proposals from local recruitment specialists.
Temporary staff, contractors & HR consulting
Labour hire agencies on TaskerAsker supply temporary and contract workers (where the agency is the legal employer) with payroll, super, and WorkCover managed on your behalf. Labour hire licensing is mandatory in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. HR consultants on the platform provide employment contracts, policy and procedure development, performance management frameworks, redundancy support and workplace investigations. Post your staffing or HR job for written proposals.
How much do recruitment & staffing services cost in Australia?
The table below shows indicative 2026 price ranges for common recruitment and HR services. Costs vary by role seniority, engagement model and industry — always confirm with a written fee agreement. All prices AUD, GST-inclusive.
Service
Typical AU price range
Permanent placement fee
12 – 20% of first-year base salary
Executive search retainer (upfront)
$5,000 – $15,000
HR consultant (per hour)
$100 – $250/hr
HR consulting project (e.g. policy review)
$500 – $3,000
Employment contract drafting
$300 – $800
Job ad writing & posting
$200 – $600
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Why use TaskerAsker for staffing & recruitment services?
TaskerAsker is Australia's trusted marketplace for local staffing & recruitment professionals. Here's why thousands of Australians choose us:
Verified professionals: Every provider is ABN-checked and independently verified before appearing on TaskerAsker.
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Local experts: Providers are based in your state and suburb, so they understand local regulations and pricing.
Hiring a staffing & recruitment — what to check
Verify ABN and trade licence via the TaskerAsker profile or our licence checker tool.
Read recent reviews and check the star rating — aim for providers with at least five verified reviews.
Request a written, itemised quote before any work begins.
Confirm the provider carries public liability insurance (on file at TaskerAsker for verified providers).
Never pay a large deposit upfront — a reasonable deposit is usually 10–20% for larger jobs.
Frequently asked questions about staffing & recruitment services
How much do recruitment agencies charge in Australia?
Permanent placement fees are typically 12–20% of the candidate’s first-year base salary, invoiced on start date. For a role at $80,000, expect a fee of $9,600–$16,000. Executive search (headhunting) for senior roles uses a retained model: an upfront retainer of $5,000–$15,000, with the balance payable on placement. Temporary and contract staff are charged at an hourly bill rate that includes the candidate’s wage, on-costs (super, leave loading, workers’ comp) plus the agency margin (15–30% on top of the base pay rate). Always confirm the fee structure, guarantee period and replacement policy in writing.
What is the difference between a recruitment agency and an HR consultant?
A recruitment agency’s primary service is sourcing, screening and placing candidates for client businesses — they earn a fee per successful placement. An HR consultant provides broader people-management advisory services: employment law advice, policy and procedure writing, performance management, redundancy support, workplace investigations, culture and engagement programs. Some providers do both. If you need a new hire, use a recruiter. If you need to resolve a HR issue, update employment contracts or navigate a complex people-management challenge, use an HR consultant.
How long does it take to fill a job vacancy using a recruiter?
For most professional and trade roles, a recruiter can present a shortlist of qualified candidates within 1–3 weeks of taking a brief. Time-to-fill depends on the role’s seniority, the availability of candidates in the market, your interview and decision speed, and the notice period of the selected candidate (2–4 weeks for most employees; 3–6 months for senior roles). Contract and temporary placements can often be filled within 24–72 hours for common roles from an agency’s existing talent pool.
What should I include in a recruitment brief?
A good recruitment brief should cover: the job title and reporting structure; a clear job description with must-have skills and experience; the base salary range or hourly rate; whether the role is full-time, part-time, contract or casual; the location and work-from-home policy; the preferred start date; any industry-specific requirements (licences, clearances, specific software); and your interview process (number of rounds and who is involved). The more precise the brief, the faster the recruiter can source matched candidates and the less time you waste reviewing irrelevant applications.
Do recruitment agencies in Australia need to be licensed?
Labour hire agencies (those that supply workers on a temporary or contract basis, where the agency is the legal employer) require a Labour Hire Licence in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Failure to hold the required licence is a serious offence. Recruitment agencies that place permanent employees (where the client becomes the legal employer on start date) are not typically subject to labour hire licensing. All recruitment and HR consulting businesses should hold an ABN and professional indemnity insurance. Always confirm a provider’s licence status and insurance before engaging them for labour hire.
How do I find a recruiter or HR consultant near me?
Post your staffing or HR job on TaskerAsker with your suburb or city, the type of role you need to fill or the HR issue you need to resolve, your industry and your budget range. Verified, ABN-checked recruiters and HR consultants will respond with written no-obligation quotes. You can compare fees, review industry specialisations and check customer feedback before choosing. It is free to post and there is no obligation to hire.