Recruitment and immigration for employers and job seekers.
GRIA is now part of Hire Australia.
GRIA has merged with Hire Australia. Hire Australia now handles recruitment and employer enquiries, working with Australian Immigration Agency (AIA) on immigration.
For employers
Decide whether an international search fits your workforce
If local recruitment is not meeting your needs, an international search can give you another way to look for relevant skills and experience. The decision needs a realistic budget and a plan for onboarding.
Assess each candidate and role on their own merits. Sponsorship does not promise retention, a faster start or a lower total cost.
15%one fixed fee: base salary, excluding super, plus GST
$0to pay until two months after your new employee starts
2 monthsreplacement guarantee on every placement
Build the business case
Compare more than a salary
The capability you need
Specify the skills that are missing, the work they will support and the experience a new employee needs. Separate essential requirements from skills you can teach.
The full hiring budget
Consider recruitment fees, any migration and government fees, and the training, travel or onboarding support you choose to provide. Do not assume every option will cost the same.
The start you can plan for
Check candidate availability and any registration, licensing or visa steps before setting a start date. Avoid building the project or roster around an unconfirmed approval.
Stability
Retention needs a practical plan
A person moving for work will need a clear understanding of the role, location, pay, hours and support available. A realistic discussion before an offer helps both sides make an informed decision.
Plan the induction, supervision and opportunities to discuss progress. Visa sponsorship is not evidence that an employee will stay for a particular period.
Questions for your team
- Who will supervise and train the new employee?
- How will you explain working practices and safety?
- What help can you offer with settling into the location?
- How will you review workload and performance?
Use your own figures
Compare hiring options over three years
The cost calculator lets you vary salary, another agency's fee, contractor rates, labour-hire markup and visa costs. Its estimates depend on the assumptions you enter.
Test your budget assumptions
Compare the figures before deciding how to recruit.
Fees and replacement
Know the terms before you hire
One fixed recruitment fee
Recruitment fee: 15% of the candidate's base salary, excluding super, plus GST. One fixed fee. Payment: only after a successful placement, and not until two months after the candidate starts.
Two-month replacement guarantee
If your new employee leaves within the first two months, you won't be invoiced for them and we'll find you a replacement. Full terms are in your recruitment agreement.
Migration quoted separately
Migration (visa) fees are quoted case by case by Australian Immigration Agency (AIA), in writing. Government fees are charged separately by the Australian Government.
Discuss an international search
Tell Hire Australia what you need to hire and ask AIA to check any visa questions.
