Lite-Force
A strong shortlist should show role fit, salary expectations, availability and screening notes before you spend time interviewing.
Siti Nurul
Customer Success Lead
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Carlos Reyes
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Offshore talent. Onshore confidence.
Skilled professionals working for Australian businesses.
3 out of 4 growing Australian businesses overpay for local talent, they just need a partner who handles remote hires.
Lite-Force helps Australian SMEs source, employ and support skilled offshore team members across South East Asia. We handle local employment, payroll and HR admin. You manage the work.
See how it works
What we do
We look after your people,
We look after your people,
wherever they work.
A single operating layer for sourcing, compliant employment, payroll and ongoing HR support, built so offshore staff feel like part of your actual team.
Vetted Talent
Shortlist Notes
Fully Compliant
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Locally Employed
Payroll Compliant
Tax & Statutory
🇵🇭
Verified
Multi-currency
Payslips sent
On time, every cycle
Processing
Philippines
Employment compliance
- Hired via local entity (EOR)
- SSS & PhilHealth registered
- Pag-IBIG Fund enrolled
- 13th-month pay provisioned
- BIR tax withholding compliant
June payroll run
Pay period 1-30 Jun · 6 people · 4 countries · AUD
GrossA$17,300
Tax & statutoryA$2,140
Net payA$15,160
- 🇵🇭Maria SantosSenior AccountantA$3,200Paid
- 🇻🇳Linh TranFull-Stack DeveloperA$2,900Paid
- 🇮🇩Siti NurulCustomer Success LeadA$2,750Paid
- 🇲🇾David ChenFinance ManagerA$3,400Paid
- 🇲🇾Arjun KumarData AnalystA$2,600Paid
- 🇵🇭Carlos ReyesDigital MarketerA$2,450Paid
Top 1%
Vetted talent
Built for Australian SMEs
Real offshore employees, without foreign entity setup.
Designed for owner-led and operations-heavy teams that need capacity, payroll clarity and compliance structure without building an overseas back office.
AU timezone rhythm
SEA talent markets
EOR employment layer
Same working day
Your team keeps Australian business hours. The green band is 9am to 5pm Sydney time, shown on each city's clock.
- Sydney—
- Perth—
- Manila—
- Ho Chi Minh City—
Sydney 9–5 Local 9–5 Now
Step 01
Discovery call
A relaxed, no-commitment conversation to understand exactly what you need, whether offshore hiring fits your goals, and what a realistic timeline looks like for your business.
- Understand your goals and the gaps you're hiring for
- An honest take on whether offshore is the right fit
- A realistic timeline mapped out, no pressure, no commitment
Step 02
Role scoping
We define the role together in detail, the responsibilities, working hours, experience level, tools and timezone overlap, so we're fully aligned before the search even begins.
- Clear responsibilities, hours and seniority defined
- Tools, tech stack and skills mapped to the role
- Timezone overlap set to match how your team works
Step 03
Candidate shortlist
We source and rigorously screen candidates across South East Asia, then present just two to three who genuinely match, with profiles, work samples and interviews entirely on your terms.
- Sourced and screened from our vetted SE Asia network
- Just 2-3 strong matches, not an endless pile of CVs
- Review profiles, work samples and interview directly
Step 04
You choose, we onboard
You pick the person you want, then we handle everything else: compliant local employment contracts, payroll registration, equipment and the full onboarding logistics, end to end.
- Compliant local employment contracts drawn up for you
- Payroll, tax and statutory registration handled
- Equipment, accounts and day-one onboarding sorted
Step 05
Ongoing support
Payroll runs like clockwork each month and HR support is always on hand. We check in regularly and absorb the admin, so your new team member can simply focus on the work.
- One simple monthly invoice, billed in Australian dollars
- HR and compliance support whenever you need it
- Regular check-ins so your new team member thrives
What we place
Roles that work well offshore.
These are the positions Australian businesses hire most through Lite-Force, from everyday admin to specialist roles across mortgage broking, property management, allied health, e-commerce and the trades.
Admin Assistant
Inbox, scheduling, data entry and document management.
Customer Support
Inbound queries, live chat, ticket management and CRM updates.
Bookkeeping
Xero/MYOB reconciliation, invoicing, BAS prep support and reporting.
Sales Support
Lead research, CRM hygiene, proposal formatting and follow-ups.
Executive Assistant
Calendar, travel, communications and project coordination.
Loan Processing
Mortgage applications, settlements and broker admin support.
Property Management
Leasing admin, trust accounting and tenant coordination.
QA Testing
Manual and automated testing, bug tracking and test documentation.
Data Analyst
Reporting, dashboards, data cleaning and BI support.
SEO Specialist
On-page optimisation, keyword research and link building.
Content Writer
Blog posts, web copy, email sequences and social content.
Graphic Designer
Brand assets, social graphics, presentations and Canva/Figma.
Medical Billing
Claims processing, patient billing and clinical coding support.
KYC Analyst
Customer verification, AML checks and compliance documentation.
Freight Coordinator
Dispatch, logistics coordination and shipment tracking.
Document Controller
Version control, filing and compliance documentation.
Video Editor
Short-form content, social reels and podcast editing.
Marketing Coordinator
Campaign support, email marketing and analytics reporting.
Pricing
What does offshore hiring actually cost?
The honest answer: it depends on the role, seniority and your current local costs. But for most mid-senior positions, the difference is dramatic, here's how it breaks down.
For a senior bookkeeper, expect around A$3,200/month through Lite-Force, salary, EOR employment, payroll and ongoing support included, versus roughly A$8,500/month fully loaded for the equivalent hire in Sydney.
For suitable remote roles, businesses often reduce labour costs by 60-80% compared with an equivalent Australian hire. Exact savings depend on the role, seniority and market conditions.
One simple monthly fee covers the salary, compliant local (EOR) employment, payroll, statutory contributions and our ongoing HR support, with no setup fees and no hidden on-costs.
Why not just hire a VA?
Designed for companies that want employees, not contractor risk.
Freelancers and basic VA agencies can be useful for task work. Lite-Force is for ongoing roles where reliability, payroll, compliance and team integration matter.
Fast, but fragile
Good for short tasks. Riskier for core roles because employment structure, continuity, IP controls and replacement support are usually on you.
Helpful, but narrow
Useful for admin support. Often weaker for specialist roles, structured onboarding and proper employment-style team integration.
Cheap, until it is not
You may save money upfront, but payroll, classification, local statutory obligations and continuity become your operational burden.
EOR-backed offshore hiring
You choose the talent. We employ them properly, manage payroll and support the working relationship so they operate like part of your team.
Compliance matters
You manage the work. We handle the employment layer.
Offshore hiring works best when the structure is clear. Lite-Force uses an Employer of Record model so your team member is employed locally, paid properly and supported through the right HR process, while you deal with one Australian supplier and one monthly invoice.
See the compliance modelLocal employmentContracts and employment admin handled in the worker's jurisdiction.
Payroll and statutory adminPayroll runs, payslips and required contributions managed behind the scenes.
Client controlYou direct priorities, tools, quality standards and day-to-day output.
Continuity supportReplacement support and HR guidance reduce the risk of a single fragile hire.
Testimonials
Trusted by growing companies
"We hired an admin assistant through Lite-Force and had someone started within three weeks. The EOR structure meant we didn't have to figure out Philippine employment law ourselves."
"I'd tried Upwork and a VA agency before. The difference with Lite-Force is the employment structure - our team member has a proper contract, leave entitlements, the lot. Feels like a real hire."
"The bookkeeper Lite-Force placed has been with us eight months now. Payroll runs like clockwork, and the ongoing HR support means I'm not managing compliance in a country I've never been to."
Harbourline FinanceBayside Physio GroupRedgum Property Co.Kestrel LogisticsWattle & Co. Accountants
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Yes, Australian businesses can legally engage offshore workers; the key is structuring the employment correctly. Lite-Force employs your team member through a compliant local entity where they're based, so you direct the work while we handle the employment. No foreign entity required on your side.
For suitable remote roles, businesses often cut labour costs by 60-80% compared with an equivalent Australian hire. Your actual saving depends on the role, experience level and current market, our calculator gives you a tailored side-by-side.
Roles that are digital, structured and don't need a physical presence in Australia. Think admin assistants, customer support, bookkeeping, sales support and executive assistants, work done primarily on a computer, with no Australian-specific licensing required.
Most roles are live within 2-4 weeks, depending on complexity and candidate availability. That covers the discovery call, role scoping, candidate review, your selection and onboarding, simpler roles usually move faster.
Lite-Force's EOR entity is the legal employer of your team member in their local jurisdiction. We manage the employment contract, payroll and statutory entitlements, while you oversee the day-to-day work.
We back our placements with a replacement commitment, if a hire isn't the right fit within the initial period, we re-source at no extra cost. We'll walk through the specifics on your discovery call.
Ready for your
next great hire?
Book a practical call. We will map the role, confirm whether offshore hiring fits, and show the employment structure before you commit.
Book a discovery call