Engagement Models
1. Success-Fee Only
- Applies to Permanent Recruitment Appointments / Salaried Hires provided on a Success-Fee only basis
- Our Success Fee (aka commission or placement fee) is payable once your new hire starts.
- Our industry-leading 2-Year Free Replacement Guarantee applies to all permanent placements
Pricing:
Placement Fees
- 10% for exclusive job orders
- 15% for non-exclusive job orders
Payment Options
- Pay in full once your new hire starts
or
Pay-As-You-Grow
- Set any initial amount that works for your budget
- Pay the balance in monthly installments
- Spread your payments for up to 12 months – interest free!
Example: For a $120,000 placement with a 10% fee and a $3,000 initial payment, the remaining balance is divided into 12 monthly installments of $750.
2. Fractional – Hire Us!
Sometimes, you only need help with specific parts of recruiting—and that’s where we come in. We offer expert support without the need to hire a full-time, in-house recruiter.
Maybe you’re trying to stand out, overwhelmed with applications, or just don’t want to pay a bounty! Whatever the challenge, we’ve got you covered.
Our consultants bring a wealth of experience, backed by Saltworth’s extensive networks, industry insights, and proven processes. You can engage us on a daily rate, retainer or project basis to integrate with your team—working onsite, remote, or in a hybrid model.
Gain access to a powerhouse of recruitment knowledge and resources.
We can handle a variety of recruiting tasks, including:
- Internal Resource Meetings & Prospective Candidate Profiling
- Requirements Definition, PD Generation & Optimization
- Candidate Attraction, Outreach Strategy & Broadcasting
- Sourcing Processes, Screening & Selection
- Testing & Assessment
- Interviews & Feedback
- Negotiation & Conversion
- Reference Checks & Probity
- Onboarding & Induction
Pricing:
Fixed Price Project or Retainer
- Starting from $250 to $10,000+ depending on recruiting tasks or pre-agreed outcomes
Daily Consulting Fee
- From $600 to $1,000 (rate depends on activity type and length of the agreement)
3. Contract – Labour Hire Services
Saltworth is a licensed Labour Hire Authority (LHA) provider, ready to meet your contract needs with experienced tech professionals, leaders, and executives who consistently go the distance.
Contractors detest being made to look expensive by agencies. With Saltworth, there are no unknowns!
We don’t play the game of matching your budget just to find the cheapest worker and max out our profits. Saltworth’s charge rates derive from the “Contractor Pay Rate” …we operate a reliable, fully compliant system that runs like clockwork.
Pricing:
- We supply and payroll contractors at a flat-rate margin of just $100 per day
4. Special Teams
We package services without the padding. Saltworth as a Service.
With our focus on realistic pre-agreed deliverables, we empower you to take control by:
- Capturing Requirements Accurately
- Forecasting Timelines Accurately
- Calculating PO Costs Accurately
Our quotes do not come with added allowances for mishaps, mistakes and magical PM’s!
Pricing:
- Cost-plus a fixed margin of $100 per day per contractor.
5. Lifelong Career Coaching
Ongoing career support, advice, and connections to help you thrive.
Pricing: FREE
Tech moves fast, and so do we! That’s why we’re offering Lifelong Career Coaching – an exclusive, free service for tech professionals in our network and those we’ve placed.
Saltworth’s Lifelong Career Coaching isn’t just about your next job. We’re your long-term career champions, ready to help you stay ahead and love what you do.
What’s in it for You?
- Personalised guidance on resumes, interview prep, salary negotiation, and navigating career moves.
- Gain access to Saltworth’s extensive network and exclusive job openings before they’re advertised.
- Pinpoint areas for growth and tap into resources to keep your skills sharp and future-ready.
Boost your confidence …with our support, you’ll feel ever-ready to tackle career challenges and reach your goals.
Why is it Free?
This isn’t just a service, it’s a strategy. By investing in you, we’re also investing in Saltworth’s success. Here’s why we keep it free:
- Creating a trusted, supportive network of tech professionals fosters loyalty and keeps our connections strong.
- Offering a service like this makes us unique and helps attract top-tier tech talent.
- By supporting your growth, we stay top of mind when it’s time for your next career move or referral.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Testimonials
John has been an amazing recruiter. He possesses a deep knowledge of the IT and Project Management sectors and works with a wide network of well qualified individuals across a range of job disciplines.
John is also a helpful and very friendly person to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John when recruiting new staff or indeed for anyone looking for a new career change.
Idy Chiang
Project Manager at MUFG Pension & Market ServiceJohn is not just a normal recruitment specialist that you happen to work with once and forget about forever. He’s the kind that you can totally rely on over the years. He’s very professional and also enthusiastic about his clients.
The way he worked with me has given me a lot of confidence and also a great peace of mind over any uncertainty during a career change. He followed up with me even after I started the new job for a few weeks just to make sure everything is all right. I felt being looked after.
Wei Huang
What makes John really stand out against other recruitment professionals is that he always seems to have supercharged technology-focused roles (like IoT, AI or cutting-edge medical device applications) that lend themselves to solving new problems.
And to cap it all off, John has offered me plenty of employer-specific advice to help with the interviewing process - or as he puts it, "Treat this not as an interview but as a business/client meeting."
Austin McLaughlin
Senior Software Engineer at Unique Micro Design Pty Ltd (UMD)John is a very smart guy who knows the technology market well. He has a real eye for high-quality talent and knows how to find them and stay in touch with them. Plus he is really easy to talk to and takes the time to understand people.
Unlike many other recruiters, John actually knows what he's talking about and you can rely on his recommendations. I recommend John as a client and candidate. You can't do better.
Murray Robinson
Digital Program Director and Ways of Working expertJohn is truly outstanding as a recruiter based on my personal experience. I cannot commend him highly enough for his direct, truthful, and professional demeanor. His commitment to his clients is unmistakable, and I wholeheartedly endorse John to anyone in pursuit of career opportunities.
His dedication knows no bounds as he consistently goes the extra mile to assist candidates in reaching their aspirations.
Vibhav Deo
C# | .Net | Angular | AWSFrom the first time John contacted me, he made me feel comfortable, and more importantly, competent and invaluable, even when I didn’t feel that way.
Long story short, I got an interview and a call that the job was mine not very long after (and still there two years later!) And then John went in to bat for me $$ wise and I was not disappointed.
John is professional but also down to earth and I would absolutely recommend him to both employers and jobseekers alike.
Katrina Mulligan
Technical WriterOur Clients
