Trusted by 400+ Australian practices & businesses
Hire a medical & allied health VA from
$2,500/mo
trained for AU practices
Pre-vetted offshore medical & allied health virtual assistants for Australian practices. CVs in 10 days. No lock-in contracts. Trained on Best Practice, Medical Director, Cliniko, Halaxy & Medicare Online.
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Save up to 70% vs hiring locally -
Pre-vetted candidates — interview only the best -
Free replacement guarantee within first 90 days -
Melbourne-based account management -
Month-to-month — cancel with 30 days’ notice
10 days
CVs delivered
PR
Priya R.
Medical Receptionist VA
5.0 · 4yr exp
Best Practice
Medicare
Recalls
MA
Maria A.
Practice Admin VA
4.9 · Cliniko certified
$110k
Saved/yr
40%
Less reception load
2wk
To onboard
JB
Jaya B.
Allied Health VA
Halaxy & NDIS specialist
Halaxy
NDIS
HICAPS
Cliniko
400+
AU companies served
17 yrs
In business since 2008
70%
Avg cost saving
10 days
CV turnaround
What is a medical & allied health virtual assistant?
The
practice-admin engine
AU clinics have been quietly hiring for 15 years
A medical & allied health virtual assistant is a remote practice-administrator-trained professional who handles patient scheduling, Medicare/DVA/HICAPS claims admin, recall lists, secure record handling and billing for Australian GP clinics, specialists, physio, psychology and dental practices, typically working 40 hours per week from offshore hubs in the Philippines or Sri Lanka. They’re trained on Best Practice, Medical Director, Cliniko, Halaxy, Genie and Pracsoft — and aligned to AEST/AEDT. Every VA signs an AU-law NDA covering patient confidentiality under the Privacy Act and APP guidelines.
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Founder’s story
“I used to spend half my week buried in admin. Now my Webco VA runs my calendar, inbox, and CRM. I got my weekends back.”

Sarah K.
Founder, Brisbane SaaS startup
Transparent pricing
Hire how you need
scale how you grow
All-inclusive AUD pricing. No surprises. Cancel with 30 days’ notice.
Hiring an Australian-based virtual assistant typically costs AUD $4,500–$8,000 per month once you include superannuation (11.5%), payroll tax, leave loading, office space, and equipment. An offshore VA through Webco Talent costs from $2,500/month all-inclusive — a saving of 50–70% with no employer obligations.
What’s included in your monthly fee:
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Full HR management (leave, performance, payroll) -
Dedicated AU-based account manager -
IT setup, secure workstation, software licences -
Free replacement within first 90 days -
Monthly performance reporting
Part-Time
For solopreneurs & light admin
From
$
1,400
/mo
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80 hours per month -
General admin tasks -
Email & calendar mgmt -
AU-based account manager
Full-Time VA
For growing SMEs
From
$
2,500
/mo
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160 hours per month -
Dedicated VA, full-time -
Pre-vetted, top 3% talent -
90-day replacement guarantee -
HR, payroll, IT all handled
Senior VA
For C-suite support
From
$
3,500
/mo
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160 hours per month -
5+ yrs EA experience -
Complex coordination -
Project management
Specialist VA
Medical · BP · Cliniko · Halaxy
From
$
3,200
/mo
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Industry-trained talent -
Software-certified -
Compliance-aware -
Custom skill matching
How much does a virtual assistant cost in Australia in 2026?
Hiring an Australian-based virtual assistant typically costs AUD $4,500–$8,000 per month once you include superannuation (11.5%), payroll tax, leave loading, office space, and equipment. An offshore VA through Webco Talent costs from $2,500/month all-inclusive — a saving of 50–70% with no employer obligations.
What’s included in your monthly fee:
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Full HR management (leave, performance, payroll) -
Dedicated AU-based account manager -
IT setup, secure workstation, software licences -
Free replacement within first 90 days -
Monthly performance reporting
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Transparent AUD Pricing
No hidden fees — all plans are month-to-month
| Engagement | Hours / month | Webco Pricing (AUD) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time VA | 80 hrs | From $1,400/mo | Solopreneurs, light admin |
| Full-time VA | 160 hrs | From $2,500/mo | Growing SMEs, ongoing support |
| Senior Executive Assistant | 160 hrs | From $3,500/mo | C-suite support, complex coordination |
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Specialist VA Bookkeeping, SEO, real estate |
160 hrs | From $3,200/mo | Industry-specific work |
All plans include HR, payroll, sick leave, a 90-day free replacement guarantee, and a dedicated AU-based account manager. Billed in AUD — no lock-in contracts.
Prices in AUD, exclusive of GST. Custom packages available for multi-VA teams or specialised roles.
What tasks can you delegate to a medical & allied health VA?
From front-desk scheduling to Medicare claim follow-ups, Webco’s offshore medical VAs handle the admin that pulls your clinicians and receptionists away from patients. Here are the most common categories Australian practices delegate:
Patient Scheduling
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Appointment booking & rescheduling -
Recall list management -
Reminder SMS / email setup -
Wait-list management -
New patient intake forms
Medicare & Billing
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Medicare Online claim prep -
DVA & WorkCover claims -
HICAPS reconciliation -
Bulk-billing batching -
Patient invoice follow-up
Clinical Records Admin
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Results uploading (with supervision) -
Referral letter typing -
Specialist correspondence -
My Health Record uploads -
File coding & filing
Front-Desk Support
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Inbound call overflow -
Email triage -
After-hours message handling -
New patient onboarding -
Practice FAQ responses
Allied Health Admin
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NDIS plan admin & invoicing -
TAC / WorkSafe claims -
Physio/Psych session notes filing -
Care plan tracking -
Halaxy / Cliniko data entry
Practice Operations
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Practitioner roster admin -
Compliance & accreditation prep -
RACGP / AHPRA renewal tracking -
Supplier ordering -
Marketing & social media
Need help scoping your medical VA’s tasks? Book a free 15-minute call →
How is hiring through Webco different from Upwork or hiring direct?
Side-by-side, here’s how a managed offshore VA through Webco Talent compares to the two most common alternatives Australian businesses consider:
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How Webco Talent compares
Side-by-side: dedicated offshore staffing vs alternatives
| Feature |
Webco Talent ★ Recommended |
Upwork / Fiverr Freelance platforms |
Direct Offshore Self-managed hire |
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| Pre-vetted before you see CV | ✓Yes | ✗Self-screen | ✗DIY |
| Billing in AUD | ✓Yes | ✗USD only | ✗No |
| Free replacement guarantee | ✓90 days | ✗None | ✗None |
| HR, payroll & sick leave handled | ✓Included | ✗No | ✗No |
| Lock-in contract | ✓Month-to-month | N/A | ●Varies |
| AU-based account manager | ✓Melbourne | ✗No | ✗No |
| Time to first CV | ~10 days | Immediate | 3–6 weeks |
| Risk of ghosting / no-show | ✓Low | ✗High | ✗High |
| IP / NDA enforcement | ✓AU contract law | ●Self-managed | ●Self-managed |
| Suits one-off micro-tasks | ✗Ongoing roles only | ✓Yes | ✗No |
Verdict
Use Upwork or Fiverr if you need a one-off, low-stakes micro-task.
Use Webco Talent if you need a dedicated, long-term team member with proper vetting, contracts, and accountability.
Where do Webco’s virtual assistants come from?
Webco Talent operates from two carefully chosen offshore hubs. Both deliver strong English proficiency, established business culture, and time-zone overlap with Australia.
Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Time zone: 4.5–5.5 hours behind AEST
English level: IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent across all hires
Strengths: Software development, QA, accounting, paraprofessional
Cultural fit: British-influenced business norms, strong written English
Through our Loka Doratu initiative, Webco invests directly in tech-skills training for underserved communities in Sri Lanka — meaning your VA partnership creates measurable social impact alongside business savings.
Philippines (Manila)
Time zone: 2–3 hours behind AEST (close overlap)
English level: Native-equivalent, US-influenced accent
Strengths: Customer support, virtual assistance, sales, ecommerce ops
Cultural fit: Service-orientated, highly responsive to Australian business hours
The Philippines is the world’s largest offshore-services destination for English-speaking markets, with a workforce highly experienced in supporting Australian, UK, and US businesses.
How does the hiring process work?
From the moment you brief us to your VA’s first day of work, the entire process takes 10–14 business days. That’s roughly half the time of most other AU offshore agencies (typically 3–6 weeks).
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Discovery call Day 1 — 30 minutes
We map the role, tasks, technical requirements, working hours, and personality fit. You leave the call with a clear scope and pricing.
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Sourcing & vetting Days 2–7 — 5 business days
We source from our pre-vetted talent pool, run skills tests, English assessment, and behavioural interviews. Only the top 3–5 candidates make your shortlist.
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Your interviews Days 8–10
You interview the shortlist via video call. We coach you on what to ask. Choose your VA — or we’ll re-source at no charge.
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Onboarding & setup Days 11–14
We handle contracts, IT setup, secure workstation, software access, and orientation. You receive your 30/60/90 onboarding plan template.
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Day-one support — and beyond
Your AU-based account manager checks in weekly for the first month, then monthly. Free replacement if your VA isn’t the right fit within 90 days.
Start Your Brief — Free 30-Min Call
Industry-specific virtual assistant services
Generic admin support is just the start. Webco specialises in placing VAs trained for the rhythms, software, and compliance demands of specific Australian industries.
Real Estate VAs
CRM management, listing prep, contract admin, lead nurture for AU real estate agencies.
Legal & Conveyancing VAs
Paralegal admin, settlement coordination, document drafting, PEXA support.
Medical & Allied Health VAs
Patient scheduling, Medicare claims admin, practice management, secure record handling.
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Ecommerce VAs
Shopify/WooCommerce ops, product listings, order management, customer support.
Australian client case studies
Three real examples of Australian businesses freeing up senior team time and reducing staffing costs through Webco’s offshore virtual assistants.
GP Clinic — Melbourne
Reception load cut by 40%
2 VAs · 11 GPs · $110k/yr saved
“Our 2 Webco medical VAs handle all appointment bookings, recall lists and Medicare claim follow-ups across 11 GPs. Our in-clinic reception team is finally focused on patients in front of them, not the phone.”
— Practice Manager, mixed-billing GP clinic, Melbourne
Allied Health — Sydney
NDIS admin under one VA
200+ NDIS participants · invoices out same-week
“Our Webco VA runs all NDIS plan tracking, invoicing and Halaxy data entry. Our psychologists finally see clients without weekend admin.”
— Director, allied health group, Sydney
Specialist Practice — Brisbane
Referral & correspondence at speed
Specialist letter turnaround: 5 days → 24 hours
“Our Webco medical VA types every referral letter and specialist correspondence within 24 hours. Patient satisfaction scores have climbed noticeably.”
— Practice Manager, specialist clinic, Brisbane
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions Australian businesses ask before hiring an offshore virtual assistant.
How much does it cost to hire a medical or allied health VA in Australia?
A pre-vetted offshore medical or allied health VA through Webco Talent costs from AUD $2,500 per month for full-time (160 hours), all-inclusive. A local AU medical receptionist or practice administrator typically costs $55k–$80k per year base ($5,000–$7,000/mo) once superannuation, payroll tax, office space and leave are added. Specialist VAs trained in Best Practice, Medical Director, Cliniko or Halaxy start from $3,200/mo. Privacy Act / APP-aligned NDAs signed before day one. 90-day replacement guarantee. Pricing in AUD, billed monthly from Melbourne.
How long does it take to hire a virtual assistant through Webco?
From your initial brief to your VA’s first day of work, the full process takes 10 to 14 business days. We deliver pre-vetted CVs within 10 days, you interview the shortlist, and onboarding completes in 4 days. This is roughly half the typical 3–6 week timeline of other Australian offshore agencies.
What’s the difference between Webco Talent and Upwork or Fiverr?
Webco Talent provides pre-vetted, dedicated virtual assistants with HR, payroll, IT, and replacement guarantees managed for you. Upwork and Fiverr are self-service marketplaces where you screen, contract, and manage everything yourself in USD. Use Upwork for one-off micro-tasks. Use Webco for ongoing roles where reliability, IP protection, and AU billing matter.
Can a virtual assistant work in Australian time zones?
Yes. All Webco VAs work aligned to your nominated Australian time zone (AEST, AEDT, AWST or ACST). Both our Sri Lanka and Philippines hubs offer strong overlap with AU business hours. We can also arrange split shifts, after-hours cover, or 24/7 support across multiple VAs.
Are Webco’s virtual assistants employees or contractors?
Your virtual assistant is employed and managed by Webco Talent in their home country — they are not your direct employee, contractor, or PAYG worker under Australian law. This means no super, no payroll tax, no PAYG withholding, no Fair Work obligations. You receive a single monthly invoice in AUD.
What happens if my virtual assistant isn’t the right fit?
Webco offers a free replacement guarantee within the first 90 days. If your VA isn’t performing or isn’t the right cultural fit, we re-source and onboard a replacement at no additional cost. Beyond 90 days, we still re-source on request as part of our ongoing service.
How do you protect my data, IP, and customer information?
Every Webco VA signs an Australian-law NDA and IP assignment agreement before their first day. Workstations are secured with disk encryption, password vaults, and restricted file access. We can implement role-based access controls, screen-recording prevention, and data-loss prevention software for sensitive industries (legal, medical, financial).
Can I hire a part-time virtual assistant?
Yes. Webco offers part-time engagements from 80 hours/month (from $1,400/mo AUD). This suits solopreneurs, side-projects, or specialised tasks that don’t need full-time coverage. You can scale up to full-time anytime with 30 days’ notice.
Do you handle payroll, super, sick leave, and HR for the VA?
Yes — all of it. Webco employs your VA directly, runs their payroll, manages leave entitlements per their home-country labour laws, monitors performance, and provides HR support. You manage tasks and outputs; we manage everything else. No Australian employment obligations apply to you.
How do you handle patient data, Privacy Act compliance and clinical records?
Every Webco medical & allied health VA signs an Australian-law NDA covering patient confidentiality under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Workstations are secured with full-disk encryption, password vaults, restricted file access, role-based permissions and audit logs. We support the major AU clinical systems — Best Practice, Medical Director, Cliniko, Halaxy, Genie, Pracsoft and Zedmed — plus Medicare Online, HICAPS, DVA and NDIS portals. For higher-risk roles we add screen-recording prevention and DLP software. Clinical decisions always remain with your AHPRA-registered practitioners; VAs handle admin and data only.
A pre-vetted offshore medical or allied health VA through Webco Talent costs from AUD $2,500 per month for full-time (160 hours), all-inclusive. A local AU medical receptionist or practice administrator typically costs $55k–$80k per year base ($5,000–$7,000/mo) once superannuation, payroll tax, office space and leave are added. Specialist VAs trained in Best Practice, Medical Director, Cliniko or Halaxy start from $3,200/mo. Privacy Act / APP-aligned NDAs signed before day one. 90-day replacement guarantee. Pricing in AUD, billed monthly from Melbourne.
From your initial brief to your VA’s first day of work, the full process takes 10 to 14 business days. We deliver pre-vetted CVs within 10 days, you interview the shortlist, and onboarding completes in 4 days. This is roughly half the typical 3–6 week timeline of other Australian offshore agencies.
Webco Talent provides pre-vetted, dedicated virtual assistants with HR, payroll, IT, and replacement guarantees managed for you. Upwork and Fiverr are self-service marketplaces where you screen, contract, and manage everything yourself in USD. Use Upwork for one-off micro-tasks. Use Webco for ongoing roles where reliability, IP protection, and AU billing matter.
Yes. All Webco VAs work aligned to your nominated Australian time zone (AEST, AEDT, AWST or ACST). Both our Sri Lanka and Philippines hubs offer strong overlap with AU business hours. We can also arrange split shifts, after-hours cover, or 24/7 support across multiple VAs.
Your virtual assistant is employed and managed by Webco Talent in their home country — they are not your direct employee, contractor, or PAYG worker under Australian law. This means no super, no payroll tax, no PAYG withholding, no Fair Work obligations. You receive a single monthly invoice in AUD.
Webco offers a free replacement guarantee within the first 90 days. If your VA isn’t performing or isn’t the right cultural fit, we re-source and onboard a replacement at no additional cost. Beyond 90 days, we still re-source on request as part of our ongoing service.
Every Webco VA signs an Australian-law NDA and IP assignment agreement before their first day. Workstations are secured with disk encryption, password vaults, and restricted file access. We can implement role-based access controls, screen-recording prevention, and data-loss prevention software for sensitive industries (legal, medical, financial).
Yes. Webco offers part-time engagements from 80 hours/month (from $1,400/mo AUD). This suits solopreneurs, side-projects, or specialised tasks that don’t need full-time coverage. You can scale up to full-time anytime with 30 days’ notice.
Yes — all of it. Webco employs your VA directly, runs their payroll, manages leave entitlements per their home-country labour laws, monitors performance, and provides HR support. You manage tasks and outputs; we manage everything else. No Australian employment obligations apply to you.
Every Webco medical & allied health VA signs an Australian-law NDA covering patient confidentiality under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Workstations are secured with full-disk encryption, password vaults, restricted file access, role-based permissions and audit logs. We support the major AU clinical systems — Best Practice, Medical Director, Cliniko, Halaxy, Genie, Pracsoft and Zedmed — plus Medicare Online, HICAPS, DVA and NDIS portals. For higher-risk roles we add screen-recording prevention and DLP software. Clinical decisions always remain with your AHPRA-registered practitioners; VAs handle admin and data only.
Ready to hire your medical or allied health VA?
Pre-vetted medical & allied health CVs in your inbox within 10 days. Privacy Act-aligned NDAs. BP / Cliniko / Halaxy trained. 90-day replacement guarantee.
📞 Call us on 03 8807 0232 · ✉️ Or send a brief and we’ll respond within 1 business day.