Offshore recruitment, without the agency markup.
Hire exceptional staff in the Philippines directly and pay one fee, once. Your hire keeps their full salary, and you stop paying an agency every month.
5.0 18 Google reviewsThe team prescreens candidates exceptionally well and only presents strong, relevant options.”
Nick Zervos, Director, Primrose Capital
BookkeeperInvoicing · Reconciliation · Payroll
Executive assistantAdmin · CRM · Follow-ups
Loan processorDocuments · Applications · SettlementsA few of the roles we can help you hire
>95% still in the role at 6 months
What your hire really costs, three ways.
Pick a role. We compare the full cost of the same role three ways: a local hire in Australia, an offshore hire through a managed agency, and an offshore hire made directly with Tarino.
Total cost over 2 years, excl. GST
$230,000 typical salary + 12% super
$43,200 salary + $27,576 agency fees
$43,200 salary + $5,000 one-time fee
$22,57632%
vs a local hire, you keep $209,400
Sources and method
Agency: Staff Domain's published rate, $1,099/month + $1,200 per hire, split across the month 3 and 4 invoices, checked October 2026. Salaries: Tarino’s typical offshore and Australian salary for each role, plus 12% super on the Australian figure. Excl. GST.
1,000+ candidates in. The best 3–4 out.
Good offshore recruitment is mostly saying no. Every role starts with a big pool: people who apply, people we headhunt, and referrals from vetted local networks. Five stages later, only the candidates we would genuinely recommend reach you.
- 01
Candidate pool
Applicants, headhunted candidates and referrals from vetted local networks build a pool of 1,000+ per role.
100%1,000+ people - 02
CV + quality screening
Experience, stability, written communication, responsiveness and attention to detail.
40%about 400 of 1,000 - 03
Video screening
Communication ability, professionalism and personality.
20%about 200 of 1,000 - 04
Practical assessment
Role-specific tasks test real capability and quality of work.
10%about 100 of 1,000 - 05
Structured interview
Judgement, ownership, communication, problem-solving and independent operation.
5%about 50 of 1,000 - 06
Finalist review
The strongest candidates are reviewed across every assessment stage.
2%about 20 of 1,000 Your shortlist
3–4 finalists with scorecards, practical-task results and independent reference checks, in about two weeks.
3–4people you meet
I looked at outsourcing agencies, but once I saw what the staff actually got paid, it didn't sit right. Tarino is different. You pay once to find someone great, then hire them direct. Simple and fair for everyone.
Hired: 3 offshore team members“I reached out to Tarino and within a few weeks they'd shortlisted three candidates with experience working with Aussie builders. I would've hired all three if I had the capacity. Seamless process, and I'll be back for my next hire.”
Patrick UngDirector, ProDuplex Google review
- Loan MarketHired: a credit analyst
“Tarino have been phenomenal to deal with, especially the way they pre-screen the candidates and the ease of process in selecting the right person for the role. I would highly recommend their services.”
Luke SimicDirector, Loan Market Google review
Hired: a performance marketer“I was tired of other agencies charging too much for average offshore talent. The Tarino team made it easy, found the right people, and charged one flat fee. I've already recommended them to my own clients”
Matthew HwangCEO, H2 Innovations Google review
Hired: two offshore specialists“Great experience working with Tarino. The team was professional, responsive, and made the recruitment process smooth from start to finish. They took the time to understand our requirements and presented high-quality candidates that matched our needs. Their communication and attention to detail stood out throughout the process. Highly recommend Tarino to any business looking for reliable recruitment support.”
Nicholas PoljakDirector, Primrose Capital Google review
Hired: two offshore professionals“Can't fault Tarino Offshore Recruitment. We needed an estimator and an admin and they came through with quality candidates fast. Saved us a lot of time and the cost compared to hiring locally is a no brainer. The whole experience was professional from start to finish. Would use them again without hesitation.”
Christopher NgDirector, High Demand Google review
Hired: a CRM automation assistant“The team at Tarino were fantastic! The whole process from start to finish was easy and professional. Highly recommend them for any offshore hiring.”
Bayan JahaniCo-Founder, Bgentic Google review
Hired: 2 offshore staff“Tarino was awesome to work with. Through Tarino I hired two offshore staff with skillsets that outperform even onshore staff. After bad experiences with the traditional agency model, I'll be using Tarino for all future offshore hires.”
Kado HuangDirector, BrighterBrokers Google review
Hired: a paraplanner“I used Tarino to hire a paraplanner for my financial planning business in Sydney. Honestly the standout was how fast they got me a shortlist of genuinely good candidates. Their video interviews saved me heaps of time too — they'd already asked all the questions I would've asked, so I wasn't starting from scratch with each person. Ended up with a great hire. Would use them again.”
James JungDirector, One Road Wealth Google review
Hired: an AI specialist“Tarino made offshore recruitment as smooth as it could possibly be. In 2 weeks we hired the perfect candidate, I wish I did this sooner.”
William LiangFounder, Korora Leads Google review
- Hired: 2 specialised offshore roles
“We engaged Tarino Recruitment to help fill two specialised offshore roles for our brokerage, and the experience has been outstanding. The team prescreens candidates exceptionally well and only presents strong, relevant options. They listen, adapt, and respond to feedback immediately. Great people and a great service.”
Nick ZervosDirector, Primrose Capital Google review
- Hired: 2 social media managers and an EA
“Tarino helped us source two social media managers and an EA, and the whole process was smooth. The candidates were quality and matched exactly what we wanted. Will definitely use them again.”
Luke HymannDirector, High Demand Google review
Hired: 1 loan processor“It was great to work with the Tarino team. They are extremely responsive, professional and knowledgeable about the industry. Highly recommend.”
Graison BurkeDirector, Loan Market Invictus Google review
Most agencies earn every month you keep your hire. We charge once.
An offshore staffing agency hires your staff member and rents them back to you, so it earns more the longer you keep them. With Tarino you hire them directly, they keep their full salary, and you never pay us again for that role.
See how our pricing works
Built by a broker who lived the problem.
I'm Chris Tan, a former MPA Top 100 broker. Before founding Tarino, I built a multi-7-figure brokerage and an 8-person offshore team by the age of 28. I know what it looks like when a business owner is doing $500/hr work and $20/hr admin in the same afternoon. I was that person.
Tarino exists because the outsourcing agency model in Australia is broken. Ongoing markups, hidden costs, poor vetting. I built the firm I wished existed when I was running my business. Direct hire, one fee, no dependency.
Chris Tan · Co-founder, Tarino · Ex MPA Top 100 / #38 Nationally
From first call to your new hire in weeks, not months.
One straightforward process, and we do the heavy lifting. Salary benchmarking, structured interviews, reference checks and your shortlist pack are all included.
Brief Day 1
A 30-minute call to agree the role, the must-haves and a fair salary. We benchmark it for you.
Search About 2 weeks
We build a pool of 1,000+ candidates and run every one through five screening stages.
Meet and hire Your call
You meet your 3–4 finalists with scorecards and reference checks, then hire the one you want, directly.
Covered 6 months
If it doesn’t work out in the same role, we run a replacement search at no extra recruitment fee.
You hire them. We help you do it properly.
Contracts and set-up
- You hire and pay them directly
- We share general guidance on how to set it up
- Independent advice for your situation, recommended
Your systems, your access
- Your team member works within your existing tools and systems.
- You decide which accounts and information they can access.
- You set the security requirements and manage permissions.
Questions, answered
What is offshore recruitment?
Offshore recruitment means hiring staff who live and work in another country, for Tarino clients mainly the Philippines. We source and screen 1,000+ candidates per role and send you the best 3–4. You then hire your chosen person directly.
Who does my offshore hire work for?
Your business. They work only for you, take direction from you and are paid by you directly. Tarino finds and screens them, then steps back, with no one sitting in the middle.
How is Tarino different from traditional outsourcing agencies?
Outsourcing agencies add a markup to your hire's salary every month, for as long as you keep them. Tarino charges a one-time fee when you hire. You decide what they earn and pay them directly.
How long does the hiring process take?
You get your final shortlist of 3–4 candidates in about 2 weeks.
Where do you source the talent?
Each role typically draws 1,000+ candidates: applicants from job advertising, people we headhunt through direct outreach, and referrals from vetted local networks.
How much does it cost?
One fee, paid once: a small upfront fee to start the search and a placement fee only when you hire. No monthly fees, ever. Full details are on our pricing page.
Do I pay the staff member directly?
Yes. You hire them and pay their salary directly, so there is no agency margin hidden in an invoice and you can see exactly what they earn.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If it doesn't work out within 6 months (same role), we run a replacement search at no additional recruitment fee.
Can I hire more than one person?
Yes. You can hire for several roles at once, and multi-hire discounts apply.
Let's find your next superstar.
Book a 30-minute call. No pitch, no pressure, just a straight conversation about your business and whether Tarino is the right fit.
- Talk through what's stealing your best hours
- Work out the right support to hire