“Supportive, motivating and people-centric. Most importantly, they found me the perfect job. Jin is very friendly yet highly professional. He ensured I was briefed well for the interview process, with good interview tips. Massive help with excellent guidance throughout the process, thank you very much! Balance Recruitment, highly recommended agency!”
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“What’s different about Balance is that they want to have a relationship with you; it goes deeper than just placing candidates and servicing a client.”
our relationship with contractors
Balance Recruitment prides itself on its relationship with its contractors. We know you are the beating heart of the IT workforce. And unlike other recruiters, we go beyond a transactional relationship.
We are partners and remain so throughout your entire engagement, championing your needs and resolving your issues, with the same dependable staff on call along the way.
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Testimonials
“Silvia from Balance helped me land a contract role within days. Paperwork was done and dusted within the hour and induction done conveniently online. During the early days of my contract, Silvia came by to conduct a thorough OH&S check. Pay cheques came through without hassle and if I sent any queries via email they were promptly actioned. Before my contract ended, Silvia reached out to find out my status, describing a few interesting roles to consider. Silvia is definitely someone I will keep in touch with throughout my career.”
Michelle Project Officer“What’s different about Balance is that they want to have a relationship with you; it goes deeper than just placing candidates and servicing a client. I’ve found that from the top to the bottom, they treat you as an individual. As a contractor, you have a degree of trust that they they’re looking after your interests, rather than trying to slot you into the first available role. Once you’re in the role, there’s a long-term interest. Even from the people I’ve employed through Balance, my staff, I see that Paul and Simon are round here checking up. I wouldn’t say Paul lives here but he certainly has a coffee tab at the cafe.”
Bryan Infrastructure Projects Consultant“Jin from Balance Recruitment has been one of the most influential recruiters I’ve come across in my career. I met him about 5 years ago towards early times of my career when my whole team was informed that we are being made redundant and I was back in the market. This was particularly a tough time for me due to lack of experience I’ve had at the time in the industry, visa constraints etc. However, Jin brought me into his office in regards to a position I applied, sat with me for over an hour, provided hints on what to include and what not on a resume, completely re-did my resume and also prepared me for the interview. This did not only help me in securing that very role that I applied at the time, but it is the very same format that I am using until this day, which I believe is one of the key reasons for my career growth.
Whenever I have applied for a new role or I have been approached for a new role, one of the things I frequently hear is that I have a really good resume, for which I must give Jin the credit.
Thanks Jin for your support when I needed the most. For anyone who’s assisted by Jin or anyone at Balance Recruitment, I can certainly tell you that you are in safe hands!”
Arshad Senior System Consultant“It’s essential to have ties with best recruitment and consultancy agencies while working in IT Industry as a consultant, I am very fortunate to get introduced to Balance Recruitment almost three years. This a great company with some exceptionally skilled and smart people, who are highly organized, result oriented and approachable professionals.
The best thing I liked about people working in Balance is their convention of passing the right information at the right time to both side (employer and the employees).
Their excellent communication and candidness brings transparency to the recruitment process.
I highly endorse Balance Recruitment as one stop shop to any organization looking to hire right candidates on right time.”
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02 9091 8222Frequently Asked Questions
Can I contract through Balance as a PAYG contractor?
Yes. Balance can engage you as a PAYG contractor. We manage payroll, PAYG tax withholding, superannuation, and insurances, allowing you to focus on your role while meeting strict client compliance and governance requirements. PAYG engagement is a common pathway for contractors who want access to large, regulated organisations.
Can I contract through Balance using my Pty Ltd company?
Yes. We work with contractors operating through a Pty Ltd company structure, provided the arrangement meets enterprise and government compliance requirements. We’ll confirm company details, insurances, tax registrations, and compliance upfront to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Please note that we’re unable to engage sole traders, as most enterprise and government clients require incorporated or PAYG engagement models.
Can Balance payroll me if a client requires an agency arrangement?
Absolutely. Some clients — particularly in enterprise and government environments — require contractors to be engaged and paid via an approved recruitment agency. In these cases, Balance can payroll you directly, either as a PAYG or Pty Ltd. This enables you to access a broader range of contract opportunities without compromising compliance or payment certainty.
Do I get to choose my own superannuation fund?
Yes. If you’re engaged on a PAYG basis, you can nominate your superannuation fund of choice, in line with Australian super choice legislation. Balance ensures super contributions are calculated correctly and paid on time, giving you confidence your entitlements are managed properly.
How does Balance manage compliance, WHS, tax and privacy obligations?
Balance has a strong commitment to Work Health & Safety (WHS) and contractor compliance. Our processes are designed to meet enterprise and government expectations across:
- WHS and safe work practices
- Privacy and secure handling of personal information
- Taxation and PAYG obligations
- Superannuation requirements
- Award and employment law compliance
This approach protects contractors while ensuring our clients can engage talent with confidence.
Why is it good to be a Balance contractor?
Being a Balance contractor means access to high-quality enterprise and government engagements, clear and compliant payroll arrangements, and a team that understands complex contracting environments. We focus on:
- Long-term, repeat contract opportunities
- Fast, compliant onboarding
- Transparent pay and payroll processes
- Support navigating client and agency requirements
We’ve been managing a contractor workforce since 2007 and we aim to remove friction, reduce risk, and help you focus on delivering great work.