Offshore hiring and HR partner for Australian businesses

Your offshore hiring and HR partner.

As your employer of record, we recruit, employ and manage your Philippines-based team, so you can grow without the hiring risk. For established Australian businesses hiring their first role or building a full offshore team.

Right Fit GuaranteeNo lock-in, 30 days' noticeSearch re-run free if the first shortlist misses

Founder-led from NSW · Philippine-registered employer · 5-star Google reviews

An animated globe connects Axis VA's team in the Philippines with clients across Australia.

Built for trades, allied health, NDIS and service businesses.

Trusted by growing Australian businesses

  • CounterPunch
  • Spoken Canvas Media
  • Allied Pinnacle
  • BisHealth
  • Sayas Ink Tattoo
  • Together We Can International
  • JMEC Services
  • Central Coast DBT Centre
  • Altitude Construction Group
  • MyTimber
  • AboveBoard Insurance
  • The Inked Tattoo Subscription
  • Rise & Resolve
  • PK Lending & Co.
  • SP
  • bdb Agency

Client stories

Don't take our word for it

Five-star Google reviews and messages from business owners who hand their work to Axis VA.

Google review

“They went above and beyond to match me with my ideal VA. I'm very happy with their service and highly recommend AXIS to anyone spending too much time on the stuff your VA will actually do better so you can focus on what you do best 😉”

Mercedas Taaffe-CooperCEO, CounterPunch

Google review

“Axis VA's are the best quality of VA's I've used/worked with yet. From start to finish they understand tasks, work well within the team, they want to work and do work at a high standard.”

Patricia KyriacouFounder & CEO, PK Lending & Co

Google review

“The onboarding process was seamless and our VA has been an amazing addition to our team, she is extremely efficient and proactive! Highly recommend Axis!”

Rorie Jackson

Sent to Angel by email

“Working with Axis VA on the AboveBoard Insurance website was a great experience. The process was smooth, communication was excellent, and the final result looks professional and works exactly how we wanted.”

Joshua SimpsonDirector & Founder, AboveBoard Insurance

5.0Our Google rating

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Employer of record

You run the work. We carry the rest.

Axis is your employer of record. We set up our own Philippine company to be the legal employer of your team, so you don't need an entity there. You direct the work, and we handle what sits behind it.

Employment contracts

Axis is the employer of record and manages the employment contract.

Payroll and tax

Accurate, on-time pay and Philippine tax remittance, handled by us.

Government contributions

SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and 13th-month pay, covered.

Onboarding and offboarding

We manage each stage, so nothing is missed when someone starts or leaves.

HR and account support

Your account manager and our HR team stay across the relationship.

IT setup and access

Our IT team sets up system access to help protect your data.

Sound familiar?

  • You're the busiest person in your business

  • Your last hire didn't last

  • Admin is eating your evenings

  • You want to grow but can't hire locally

Roles we place

Experienced, Philippines-based team members, matched to your industry and managed by us. Not sure which role fits? Book a call and we'll tell you honestly.

Admin Assistant

Keeps the everyday work moving, so your team doesn't have to.

  • Inbox and calendar management
  • Data entry, CRM and job management updates
  • Quotes, invoices and payment follow-ups
  • Document prep, filing and SOP upkeep

Best for: teams drowning in repeatable tasks that follow a clear process.

Book a call about this role

Executive Assistant

Runs the owner's day, so you can run the business.

  • Owner or director calendar, inbox and priorities
  • Meeting prep, notes and follow-ups
  • Drafting emails and documents in your voice
  • Coordinating projects and people across your team
  • Handling confidential information with discretion

Best for: owners and directors who need someone with judgement, not just a task-doer.

Book a call about this role

Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant

Keeps the numbers clean and the cash coming in.

  • Accounts payable and receivable in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks
  • Bank reconciliations and expense coding
  • Debtor follow-ups and supplier payments
  • Payroll and month-end support under your accountant's direction

Best for: trades, allied health and service businesses with growing admin.

Book a call about this role

Marketing Assistant

Delivers the campaigns your team plans.

  • Social content scheduling and Canva design
  • Email campaigns and landing pages
  • CRM and automation work in GoHighLevel, HubSpot and similar
  • Reporting and campaign admin

Best for: businesses with an in-house marketing lead or growing marketing workload.

Book a call about this role

Sales & Customer Support

Answers fast and keeps every lead warm.

  • Enquiry and booking management
  • Lead follow-up and CRM pipeline updates
  • Customer service by email, chat and phone
  • Itineraries, quotes and booking changes

Best for: trades, allied health and any team where speed to respond wins work.

Book a call about this role

Design & Web Specialist

Keeps your brand and website sharp.

  • Graphic design and video editing
  • Web design and maintenance
  • Content creation
  • Brand and campaign assets

Best for: businesses that need ongoing design and website support.

Book a call about this role

Offshore Team

Build a team of 3 or more in the Philippines, with a team lead and our management.

  • Multiple roles recruited to one plan
  • A team lead to keep work on track
  • Optional managed satellite office
  • Payroll, HR and compliance handled by us

Best for: established businesses building an offshore team or satellite office.

From $595 a week, all-inclusive

See pricing

How it works

From first call to fully managed

  1. STEP 01

    Axis Match

    We define the role with you on your Strategy Call, then recruit to match your industry. Candidates are tested on English, role skills and a proactive mindset. You interview a shortlist of 3, with our team supporting you.

    1. English test
    2. Role skills test
    3. Proactive mindset
    4. Your shortlist of 3
  2. STEP 02

    Axis Onboard

    Axis employs your chosen team member and handles their contract, payroll and equipment. Our team supports onboarding, and our IT team sets up system access to help protect your data.

  3. STEP 03

    Axis Manage

    Your account manager stays with you. We track performance and attendance and check in with you and your team member every month. If they aren't the right fit, at any time, we find you someone new at no cost.

  4. STEP 04

    Axis AI

    Add automation when you're ready. We build it, and your team member runs it day to day.

Matched in 7–14 days

Support after day one

We stay with you after day one

  1. Interviews

    Our team supports you while you interview your shortlist of 3.

  2. Onboarding

    Our team and IT support your team member's setup, tools and access.

  3. Day to day

    Your account manager tracks performance and attendance.

  4. Ongoing

    Monthly HR and account check-ins with you and your team member.

  5. If it isn't right

    Right Fit Guarantee: free replacement, any time.

Why Axis

Direct hire vs Axis managed

What it involvesDirect hireAxis managed
Finding peopleYou advertise and screenWe recruit and shortlist 3
EmployerYou carry the arrangementAxis
Payroll and contributionsYours to manageIncluded
Equipment and basic softwareYours to supplyIncluded
If it isn't the right fitStart againFree replacement, any time
CommitmentDepends on your contractNo lock-in, 30 days' notice
Interviews and onboardingYours to runSupported by our team
System accessYours to set upSet up by our IT team
Ongoing supportYours to runAccount manager and monthly check-ins

AI Automation

Drowning in follow-ups, reminders and data entry? Let AI do the boring bits.

Axis AI Automation sets up simple systems that reply to leads, chase invoices and move data for you, so nothing slips and your team stops copying and pasting.

Live example

What it does, in plain English, and the result

  • Instant lead replies

    An SMS and email go out within a minute of every enquiry, with your booking link

    Leads hear from you first, day or night

  • Missed-call text-back

    Miss a call and the caller gets a text straight away

    Fewer lost jobs

  • Automatic follow-ups

    Reminders for quotes, unpaid invoices and appointments go out on schedule

    Less chasing, faster payment

  • AI chat assistant

    Answers common questions on your website or Facebook, books calls and hands over to your team

    Customers get answers 24/7

  • Data entry automation

    Form details flow into your CRM, Xero or job management system on their own

    No double handling

  • Simple dashboard

    Leads, sales and jobs in one place, updated daily

    Know where you stand any day

Angel Navarro, Founder and CEO of Axis VA, in the white Axis polo

Our founder

Founder-led from NSW

Angel Navarro spent 20+ years in corporate sales leadership and knows both the Australian and Philippine business landscape. She still oversees every placement.

Meet the team
Rachel, Axis VA team member
Rachel
Gold, Axis VA team member
Gold
Calvin, Axis VA team member
Calvin
Arnel, Axis VA team member
Arnel
Laurel, Axis VA team member
Laurel
Richard, Axis VA team member
Richard

Who we're right for

A great fit

An established business with a team, clear work to hand over and an owner ready to invest time in training.

Not a fit

Anyone wanting the cheapest option, or someone to run without direction or a proper handover.

Pricing

Prices by role, all-inclusive

Full-time is 40 hours a week and part-time is 20. Prices are weekly, in AUD.

Admin Assistant

Full-time40 hrs
$595a week
Part-time20 hrs
$360a week
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Executive Assistant

Full-time40 hrs
$645a week
Part-time20 hrs
$395a week

Specialist

Full-time40 hrs
$895a week
Part-time20 hrs
$540a week

Roles: Accounts & Bookkeeping, Marketing, Sales & Customer Support, Design & Web

Offshore Team

Quotedon a call

Build a team of 3 or more in the Philippines, with a team lead and our management.

All-inclusive: recruitment, employment and payroll, equipment and software, performance tracking and monthly check-ins. No lock-in, 30 days' notice. A one-off search fee starts your search, confirmed on your call.

Right Fit Guarantee

If your team member isn't the right fit, at any time, we find you a new one at no cost. You also have a 14-day window to make sure it's right.

Book a Strategy Call

Right Fit GuaranteeNo lock-in, 30 days' noticeSearch re-run free if the first shortlist misses

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Axis is the legal employer of your Philippines-based team member. We manage the contract, payroll, government contributions and HR. You direct the daily work.

We don't hand you a contractor to manage alone. We recruit, employ and manage your team member, and stay with you after day one.

Yes. We set up our own Philippine company to act as employer of record. Your team member is employed by Axis, and we handle their contract, payroll, government contributions and 13th-month pay.

Full-time roles start from $595 a week, all-inclusive. Part-time roles start from $360 a week. Prices are based on the role.

A one-off fee starts your search. We'll confirm it on your call, and if the first shortlist misses, we re-run the search at no extra cost.

No. There's no lock-in, just 30 days' notice.

You have a 14-day window to make sure it's right. With our Right Fit Guarantee, if your team member isn't the right fit at any time, we find you a new one at no cost.

Most roles are matched in 7–14 days.

Yes. Our team supports you during interviews and onboarding, and our IT team sets up system access.

Our IT team sets up system access during onboarding to help protect your data, and your account manager is there if anything needs changing.

You direct their work. Your account manager tracks performance and attendance and checks in every month.

Yes. Your team member works your business hours: AEST, ACST or AWST.

Your team member joins the tools your team already uses, such as email, Slack, Teams and Zoom.

Yes. Start with one role, then add roles or build an offshore team or satellite office as you grow.

We work with trades, allied health, NDIS providers and other established service businesses. If you're building a larger team, we also set up offshore teams and satellite offices.

Book a Strategy Call

Ready to build your team?

On your free call, we look at your week and the role you need, recommend one role and show you the all-inclusive price. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you honestly.

Right Fit GuaranteeNo lock-in, 30 days' noticeSearch re-run free if the first shortlist misses

  • From $595 a week, all-inclusive
  • Matched in 7–14 days
  • Your team member works AEST, ACST or AWST
  • Founder-led from NSW