Find an Australian Virtual Assistant or Manager
Looking for the best way to get in front of Australia’s best virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs)?
You’ve come to the right place!
We connect businesses worldwide with Australian VAs and OBMs.
It’s never been easier to hire a virtual assistant in Australia, thanks to our free VA Lead Network. With hundreds of highly qualified Australian VAs and OBMs in our network, you can gain instant access to an incredible virtual workforce with a diverse range of skills and experience.
It’s free to list your virtual role, and we don’t charge a commission when you choose a VA or OBM – you’ll engage them directly.
Create your free role listing and find a virtual assistant today!
Hire a Virtual Assistant or Online Business Manager in 5 Easy Steps
Here’s how we connect you with Australian virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs):
Role listing drafted
📌 You can do this yourself using our easy Virtual Role Brief Form. The form asks specific questions to ensure nothing is missed.
📌 We can do this for you – for free! Just book a 15-minute phone call.We proofread your role listing
📌 We review your role brief and get it published within 2 business hours.
📌 If we anticipate any questions from our members during our review, we’ll contact you before improving your listing on your behalf.Role listing published
📌 We post your role brief (for free) on our members-only jobs board for our 200+ Australian VA & OBM members to review and apply.
📌 We also share a preview of the role (without sharing your name or business) with over 1,000 Australian VAs and OBMs via our mailing list and social profiles.You receive proposals
📌 Only our paying members can see your full listing… which means only those serious about their VA & OBM business will have access to send you their proposal.
📌 Because we help you to build a detailed role brief (even if you aren’t someone who loves details like our members), our members will know if they are a good match for your needs before they decide whether to send a proposal.You choose your VA or OBM
📌 We don’t charge a commission when you choose a VA or OBM
📌 You will engage your chosen VA or OBM directly.
📌 You can engage as many people as you wish.
When you feel ready to find a virtual assistant (VA) or online business manager (OBM) for your business, be sure to take advantage of our network of hundreds of Australian VAs and OBMs.
That’s right, you read correctly. It’s free to list your virtual role. We don’t charge a commission when you choose a VA or OBM and you will engage them directly.
But… what does a virtual assistant DO?
The real question is… what can’t a VA do?
‘General Admin’ doesn’t come close to covering the skills and experience of our 300+ Australian VA members.
Some are freelancing as specialists based on their career in a typical corporate role (e.g., C-Suite Executive Assistants) … while others are niching in specific services (e.g., automating your lead magnet funnel).
The best part? You don’t need a permanent and full-time team member who:
- Helps with every aspect of your business
- Does some things REALLY well; and
- Is just okay with everything else.
You can engage different VAs who are at the top of their game for their niche (read: best value for money).
You can engage VAs as needed based on your immediate goals… All while accounting for changes in your workloads and budgets!
Our Australian VA & OBM Rates Report provides a comprehensive list of roles and tasks that businesses have engaged our VA members for (and what they are paying), including:
- General Admin
- NDIS Admin
- Virtual Reception
- Medical Reception
- Research
- Spreadsheets & Reports
- Documents
- Human Resources (HR)
- Travel Assistance
- Bookkeeping
- Events
- Marketing & Social Media
- Websites
- Personal Assistants
- Legal Secretaries
- Executive Assistants
- C-Suite Assistants
- Chair / Board Assistants
- Online Business Managers
- Project Support & Management
- Design, Copywriting & Content
- Podcasts
- Workflows & Automations
- Tech Support
Why Hire a Virtual Assistant?
Virtual assistants are the secret weapon behind the success of countless Australian businesses. What makes them so great?
- Pay for exactly what you need – Rather than taking on the overheads of a new employee, you can hire a virtual assistant to fill the skills gaps in your business and only pay for the hours and services you actually need.
- Benefit from wide-ranging expertise – Virtual assistants often bring with them a wealth of knowledge from their diverse range of experience – they can bring a fresh perspective and add amazing value to your business.
- More time for growing your business – A virtual assistant can help you scale your business by providing the services you’re too busy to do yourself, leaving you more time for big-picture thinking.
Whether you want to hire a virtual assistant (VA) to take care of your day-to-day scheduling, inbox management, customer service, reception, or other administration, or need to hire an online business manager (OBM) to manage your projects, team, clients and suppliers, you’ll find the right person for the job here.
Can you afford NOT to hire a VA?
Time poor? We can help!
With years of experience building and managing remote teams for ourselves and for our clients, the VA Lead Network can help you find the right person (or people!) for your business.
We have built an audience of hundreds of Australian virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs) including: General admin virtual assistants, Online business managers, Executive and personal assistants, Customer service representatives, Event managers, Social media managers, Graphic designers, Content creators, Virtual receptionists and more.
Time poor? We can help you with that.
Download our brochure to learn more about our services:
- Free Role Listing
- Anonymous Listing
- Application Management Dashboard
- Reference Checks
- VA Vetting
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Australian businesses love using the Virtual Assistant Lead Network
“My experience with VA Lead Network was wonderful. As a sole trader for whom taking on help was a totally new thing, the thought of finding a VA was overwhelming, but VA Lead Network have an incredibly simple process for identifying what I was looking for in a VA and turning that into an effective listing to be shared in their network.
In two days I had over a dozen high calibre applications, and found my ideal VA easily from that group. VA Lead Network were then able to easily close the listing for me. Couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend this free service to other businesses looking to find VA support quickly and easily.
Shelly Forceville
Shelly Forceville Equine Services
“We have loved working with the VA Lead Network to find a support person for our organisation. The process is brilliant, the candidates were exceptional. Worth reaching out and starting the journey with the team”
Luke Cook
Cuppa.tv
“I used this free service to advertise for a Virtual Assistant Marketing Implementation and Admin role for my No-Code Development Agency. Within 5 days I had a number of enquires from quality candidates, one of whom I have since hired.
Here were the big advantages for me:
1) I was able to limit the enquiries to Australian based VAs – which I wanted in this case. I do have offshore VAs do some work for my business but I wanted someone local for this role.
2) The process of posting was incredibly smooth and seamless.
3) I was about to pay $300 to advertise on another site and avoided that cost for what ended up being a better quality service.
4) The quality of the candidates that applied was very high so I wasn’t spending a lot of time vetting.
I would happily use this service again. Also just to clarify, I didn’t pay anything for this – but given the experience I wouldn’t hesitate to pay for one of VA Lead Network’s other services if it seemed like a good fit.”
Matthew Godfrey
Baseweave
“When we decided to engage a BPO service for administration support, we explored many different options and providers but found it challenging to find the right fit for our needs.
After only one call with Fiona from the Virtual Assistant Lead Network, everything started to fall into place. Fi knew her stuff and provided some valuable insights into effectively engaging a VA and guided us through the process of posting a listing on the Virtual Assistant Lead Network.
We have now successfully engaged a VA service and we look forward to tapping into the network again as we grow.”
Tammy Fleming
Australian Native Landscapes
“Fiona really listened to the requirements of our business and handled all of the advertising for our position, shortlisting and interviewing before supplying me with a comprehensive list of candidates that she thought would be well suited.
I then interviewed each of them and found them all to be of the highest quality. It was then so difficult to choose just one!
I would never hesitate using Fiona and her team again in the future.”
Kathy Rees
City Caves
“The candidates I have received from my job posts have been great.
Thank you for such a great service. It makes my job a whole lot easier!”
Vanessa Marrama
Vanessa M – Taking Care of Business
“Thank you for all of your support & helping us to access such professional VA’s. The process was quick, easy and stress free. So professional and responsive.“
Jenny Vulcan
The Service Spirit
“Searching for the ideal VA can feel overwhelming, but VA Lead Network streamlined the entire process for me. In no time, they matched me with an outstanding Virtual Assistant who fit my needs seamlessly. Their intuitive ad listing format made it simple to specify my requirements (even when I was uncertain about them!). I can’t thank them enough for their impeccable service and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a VA”.
Kate Taylor
Get Set Education
“New user to this service. Free advert for the role I needed filled. Filled the role within 1 week of advertising. Quality applicants from the VA Lead Network service, was hard to choose!
Will definitely use this service again if the need arises and will highly recommend to other business owners. VA Lead Network process is thorough and has the option of paying for more in depth services.
I chose the free service and have no regrets. Tianna was amazing, guiding me to putting the ad together. Thank you VA Lead Network for a stress free recruiting process.”
Lori Read
Your Virtual PA Plus
“From the start to finish, the VA Lead Network showcased professionalism and efficiency. Their guidance throughout the hiring process was invaluable, ensuring I found the right candidate seamlessly and promptly. Highly recommend for anyone in need of top-tier VA candidates”
Azaan Vhora
Mindology Clinical Services
“Amazing recruitment experience.
Fiona was thorough and clear about how best to find the right candidate for the job. She made the process very seamless.
Highly recommend!”
Emily Pow
Seasonal Supplies
“Fiona was very easy to chat with about my business needs, straightforward regarding her area of expertise, and very helpful in suggesting rather than us working together she should reach out to her VA Lead Network to see if there was someone else who would be the best fit for my business.
Sure enough, within a week I found someone who seems great and am signing a contract with them today! Thanks, Fiona, for guiding me in the right direction.”
Larissa Stoddart
Growth & Co.
“A very quick response from a good number of high-quality candidates was very welcome.
All candidates were professional and the final choice was made difficult due to the quality of candidates.
A great network and users will get a quick response to fill any vacancies.”
Chris McGuire
McGuire Maritime
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Australian virtual assistant or online business manager cost?
We’ve rallied the support of our network of Australian virtual assistants and online business managers to bring you the Australian VA & OBM Rates Report, with suggested rates based on real survey results.
This report also includes a comprehensive index of tasks you can get help with.
Is it free to list my virtual role?
YES – you can list your virtual role for FREE on the VA Lead Network.
Hundreds of Australian virtual assistants and online business managers will be notified as soon as your role has been published.
, and once you decide to engage an applicant, there will be no further involvement by us.
No charge. No commission. Absolutely free!
How is this free?
Our members pay us to access the VA Lead Network knowing that we help businesses put together detailed role briefs that allow them to quickly decide which roles are the best fit for their experience and services.
…and because only our paying members see your virtual role brief, you’ll know that the proposals you receive are from freelancers and teams who are serious about continuing their virtual services long term.
Book a free call, and we’ll help you customise your virtual role brief to attract the perfect fit for your business.
Don’t need the help?
Complete your Virtual Role Brief here.
We also offer paid services
Struggling to find the time to find VA or OBM?
We’re highly experienced in sourcing and vetting virtual and office-based professionals – request our brochure here.
Where are the virtual assistants located?
Australia, mate!
Our virtual assistant and online business manager members can be found in:
- New South Wales
- Western Australia
- Queensland
- Northern Territory
- Tasmania
- South Australia
- Canberra
- Victoria
VA Lead Network membership is not open to virtual assistants and online business managers who are not based in Australia.
I don’t have time to find a virtual assistant myself – can you help?
We understand!
You are already time-poor… but that is why you need a VA or OBM!
Here are a few options to make everything easier for you:
1 – Get us to draft your role for you
You don’t need to be desk-bound or in front of a screen. We can talk you through the process and get the details we need to draft a role brief while you’re on the go.
With the experience of our team, 15 minutes is all it takes to offload the tasks that are holding you back.
Find a time that works for you here – it’s a free service!
2 – Set up a separate email account
Use a separate email account to receive proposals, so they aren’t lost in the overwhelm of your inbox.
OR…
3 – Create a form for applications
Build a form that allows our members to upload their proposals. You can add the link to your application form in the ‘Role Requirements’ section of your Virtual Role Brief.
Add questions that will help you compare and shortlist before interviewing. Wait for 3-7 days, then export form submissions to a spreadsheet so that you can compare applicants side by side.
If you need a quote for us to build this for you, book a call.
4 – Use our paid services
Struggling to find the time to find VA or OBM?
We’re highly experienced in sourcing and vetting virtual and office-based professionals – request our brochure here.
Who can hire virtual assistants and online business managers?
You can.
We’ve looked through past listings to give you an idea of the diversity of roles we’ve had so far (this is a fraction of what we’ve actually posted!):
- Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant, requested by:
- CEOs and MDs
- NFPs
- Tech companies
- Consulting firms
- Small business owners (e.g. freelance consultants, retail stores and trades)
- Individuals
- Personal assistance that is not related to a business
- Project Management, requested by:
- Website developers
- Designers
- Film producers
- Marketing agencies
- Social media, blog and newsletter assistance, requested by:
- Online + brick and mortar retail businesses
- Copywriters
- Trades (e.g. mechanics, builders)
- Bookkeepers
- Google Ads Management, requested by:
- Digital marketing agencies
- Customer service (e.g. managing an enquiries inbox without taking phone calls), requested by:
- Gutter cleaners
- Digital marketing agencies
- Bookkeepers
- Another jobs board!
- Data entry and transcription services, requested by:
- Legal firms
- Psychologists
- Copywriters
- Bookkeepers
- Ad hoc tech support, requested by:
- Gym franchises wanting Google Forms/Sheets assistance
- Leadership coaches wanting to migrate (e.g. from MS 365 to Google Workspace)
- Social media managers wanting help with automated email campaigns
- Marketing agencies
- Bookkeeping, payroll and general accounts, requested by:
- Landscaping wholesalers
- Film producers
- Hospitality owners
How many hours a day/week/month can I engage a VA or OBM?
This is up to you!
We include your preference in your Virtual Role Brief so that only applicants who are a good fit will apply.
Here are a few options to consider when determining the availability that would work for you:
- Ad hoc work ranging from 1-hour tasks to projects with no set hours
- 2, 5, 10 or 20 hours per week
- Full-time during business hours
- Flexible hours to meet increasing and decreasing workloads each week/month
- VA works whatever hours/days they want as long as they can meet deadlines
- Attending after-hour Zooms to take board minutes or watch recordings
What if the hours I require each week vary (A LOT)?
There is a VA or OBM who is a good fit for you!
Our latest issue of the Australian VA & OBM Rates Report shows that 83% of the virtual assistants and online business managers surveyed will work for clients on an “as needed” basis.
Some will invoice you at the end of the week or month based on time worked, while others will offer a prepaid monthly retainer for a base number of hours, with additional hours invoiced at the end of the month.
Decide what arrangement will work best for you, then look for a VA.
To ensure that you only receive proposals from VAs who are a good fit for your needs, we ask you specific questions in our Virtual Role Brief form so that important details like the above are not missed.
If you don’t have time to complete your role brief yourself, we can do this for you over a free phone call.
Once you complete the form, we can also list your role for free.
Why is it FREE for me to list my virtual assistant and manager roles?
Our network consists of hundreds of Australian virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs).
Our members pay us to access the details of the VA and OBM roles we have optimised for clarity and to gain access to our VA training, business resources, and templates.
So while you may not be paying us to list your virtual role or book a 15-minute phone call, we are highly motivated to give you our full attention and connect you with local VAs and OBMs who provide a quality service.
Because only our paying members see your virtual role brief, you’ll know that the proposals you receive are from freelancers and teams serious about continuing their virtual services long term.
Book a free call, and we’ll help you customise your virtual role brief to attract the perfect fit for your business.
Don’t need the help?
Complete your Virtual Role Brief here.
We also offer paid services
Struggling to find the time to find VA or OBM?
We’re highly experienced in sourcing and vetting virtual and office-based professionals – request our brochure here.
What can a virtual assistant or manager do for my business?
Think of the office support roles you are familiar with… reception, administration, bookkeeping, business management, executive assistants, project management, event management etc. – these can be done remotely by a virtual assistant (VA) or online business manager (OBM).
When it comes to running a business, some things just require a human touch.
And while some professionals may say that you need an established set of internal business procedures before you hire a VA, we say that the right assistant will be able to help you with all this (and much, much more).
Our Australian VA & OBM Rates Report will give you an idea of what our network can assist you with and an insight into what Australian virtual assistants and online business managers are charging for their services.
What type of experience do your members have?
Our members come from various backgrounds and offer many different services.
Many started their careers as in-house employees in the corporate world in roles such as general admin, reception, customer service, marketing, executive assistants, office managers, human resources, social media, and events … to name but a few!
Many of our members offer services backed by more than 5 and 11 years of experience in their field.
Do I need to document my processes, procedures etc., before I find a virtual assistant?
NO.
While some professionals may say that you need an established set of internal business procedures before you hire a virtual assistant (VA) or online business manager (OBM), we say that the right assistant will be able to help you with all this (and much, much more).
You can add “Documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures” to your task list when you complete your Virtual Role Brief.
Are virtual assistants employees?
Most virtual assistants in Australia operate as contractors.
Don’t worry if you’ve decided that a remote employee would suit your needs better – plenty of our members would be interested in remote employment too!
We’re here to help you to find both.
When you complete your Virtual Role Brief, you’ll be asked to confirm whether you are after a contractor or remote employee.
Don’t see your question?
Ask it here or book a free phone call – our members pay us to help you work out what you need in a virtual assistant or online business manager.
There is no obligation to submit a Virtual Role Brief if you book a call.
Ready to find help?
Start your role brief and find a VA or OBM!
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Virtual Assistant in Australia?
Virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs) make a great addition to your team without the commitment and overheads that come with employees.
Many business owners and leaders already understand the benefits of delegating and outsourcing to get the right people doing the right tasks.
Our Australian VA & OBM Rates Report will give you an idea of:
- What our network can assist you with; and
- How much Australian virtual assistants and online business managers are charging for their services.
More praise for the Australian VA Lead Network
“I found my fabulous VA through the VA Lead Network and I want to keep her forever!
My business wouldn’t run as efficiently without her and I am so happy to have a VA contractor without the stress and worry of paying someone fulltime.”
Marianne Curran
Pet Professor
“Can’t recommend the VA Lead Network highly enough!
After a phone chat with Fiona to discover what I was looking for in a Virtual Assistant, she posted a very comprehensive role description on the network. Within a few days I had received several quality applications, and I’m happy to say I have selected my VA to begin work!
Definitely worth looking into if you are looking for (ideally) an Australian based VA to help you get stuff done!”
Jon Harris
Jon Harris Photography
“Fiona, ThoughtPenny and the VA Lead Network are incredible. A very easy and professional way to find a range of high quality candidates.
Fiona works to understand the brief in detail, does extensive interviewing and screening and stays close to the entire process.
What would have taken me months, only took weeks.”
Jarther Taylor
Jarther+
“Super helpful approach with follow through. Found me the VA most suitable for my needs.
Well recommended! Thank you VA Lead network.”
Lisa Hanson
Clinical Psychologist
“Fiona and the team were amazing, made hiring a new team member very easy. I am now set up with everything I need to continue growing my company.”
Rob Way
&Ward
“Fiona and the VA Lead Network deliver a fantastic experience, whilst showcasing the benefits of a great VA.
If listing a role, I recommend paying for the additional services as the application dashboard and process, made hiring a breeze.
A thoroughly professional and well executed service delivery. Thank you!”
Alison Michalk
Quiip
“Would highly recommend Fiona and the team – Fiona gets back to you straight away by phone which makes life easy for me.
I have tried other groups, but they tend to email back and forth taking ages when I can’t afford to wait for urgent support staff.
Fiona also got us candidates within 24 hrs of which we hired. Highly recommend Fiona and her team.”
Raimond Volpe
Dynamo Selling
“As a former VA, I was so impressed with the quality of candidates I received to help our business with very basic administrative tasks.
The quality was so much higher than other VA lead sites and we’ve even taken on one of the candidates on an ongoing retainer.
Would highly recommend VA Lead Network to anyone looking to outsource their business support.”
Kasey Signall
Content Copywriting
“Fiona was in contact with me the same day I emailed her asking for business support, promptly followed by a phone consultation to understand my needs.
From there her quality applicants answered my call furnished with everything from Xero expertise to professional communication.
I can highly recommend [VA Lead Network] to other business owners.”
Jess Constantine
Dreamscape Kids Entertainment