Vast Professionals

Filipino virtual assistants for Australian businesses

Australia has the easiest setup of all: Manila is between zero and three hours behind you. Your Specialist works a normal daytime shift that overlaps almost all of your day.

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  • 0 to 3 hours behind you
  • Normal daytime shifts
  • Real-time collaboration with your team
  • Starts in 72 hours
  • End-of-day report every shift
  • 90-day free reassignment

Almost the same working day

The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year. Perth is on the same time. The east coast is two hours ahead, three during daylight saving in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT.

Your city9 AM to 5 PM your time is, in Manila
Perth9 AM to 5 PM
Brisbane7 AM to 3 PM
Sydney / Melbourne (standard time)7 AM to 3 PM
Sydney / Melbourne (daylight saving)6 AM to 2 PM
Adelaide7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM in daylight saving)

Daytime shifts mean easier hiring, better retention and real-time collaboration. Your Specialist can join stand-ups, reply in Slack while you're working, and pick up calls during your business hours.

Why Australian businesses hire from the Philippines

  • Cost. Australian wages and on-costs like superannuation make local admin and support roles expensive. A dedicated Filipino Specialist costs a fraction of that.
  • Overlap. Very few offshore options give you this much shared working time.
  • English. English is an official language in the Philippines and widely used in business.

Holidays

Philippine public holidays, like Holy Week, Independence Day on June 12 and Christmas, won't match your public holidays. Agree upfront which days your Specialist takes off and how coverage works.

How it works with VAST

Book a call and tell us the work and your hours. We train your Specialist before day one, and they can start in as little as 72 hours. If the fit isn't right, we reassign for free in your first 90 days.

Roles our clients there hire most

Executive Assistant

You stop living in your inbox and start the week with a plan someone else keeps on track.

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E-commerce Virtual Assistant

Orders ship, customers get answers the same day, and the store stops depending on you being online.

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Sales Representative

Your calendar fills with qualified calls, and every lead gets followed up on time.

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Common questions

Will my VA work the same hours as my team?

Nearly. Manila is 0 to 3 hours behind Australia, so a normal daytime shift there overlaps most of your day.

Can my VA take phone calls from Australian customers?

Yes. With the time overlap, phone support during your business hours is straightforward.

Tell us the work. We'll find your Specialist.

You get a real number within one business day, and your Specialist can start in as little as 72 hours.

Where you are

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