IT Contracting

Easy — simply apply for one of our contract jobs to get the ball rolling. If you choose to contract as an Independent Contractor, we will take care of the administration involved, including tax, superannuation, and insurance.

Find out more about how to get started and our contracting options here.

If you're looking to take control of your career, you've come to the right place.

Contracting with Paxus goes beyond career flexibility and increased progression. As a Paxus contractor, you'll have dedicated support, expert training, and access to the best opportunities on the market with large government and blue-chip companies.

We're proud to be one of Australia's largest providers of tech + digital talent. With over 50 years experience in placing contractors, we know how to help you reach your career goals.

Each contract varies in length, and many have possible extensions. This means that you can decide how long you want to work for each year — whether it's sticking to the longer contracts, bouncing between the shorter contracts, or working for a few months before taking a break.

Typically, contracts may last for 6 or 12 months. Some contracts may only last for a few weeks, and others can be a few years.

Contracting can open multiple doors for you to expand your career at your pace. Gain exposure to a variety of companies, work on projects that really matter to you, and explore new areas to find your niche.

As a contractor, you can upskill fast. You'll also meet a range of experts across a variety of companies, expanding your professional network immensely. Who knows, you might even meet your next mentor!

Your hourly rate will vary depending on your skills and experience. As a contractor, you'll typically earn more than a full-time employees.

Many of our contract roles have competitive and negotiable rates, where you can decide what your expertise is worth. You'll most likely be earning overtime, too!

Get in touch with your Customer Success Specialist or Account Manager, or submit our enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

As a Paxus contractor, we know that you may need to work off-site at some stage in your contract.

You will need to obtain approval from your normal Hiring Manager to work from home or work off site.

Once approval is granted, please advise us of the change. You will need to complete a self-assessment form on the off-site workstation location from which you are working from.

At Paxus, we use the simple, online FastTrack system so you can submit your timesheet wherever you're working from.

You will need to log into the timesheet portal using your personal username and password. This will take you to a home window showing all timesheet options.

Select Available Timesheets, select the correct week ending date period and enter your times for that week.

Hours must be entered in 24-hour format. Please make sure to double check your daily and weekly totals to ensure all hours were correctly recorded.

Once your timesheet has been completed, click on submit.

If you are eligible to claim expenses, you can enter these into FastTrack together with your timesheet.

Expenses can be recorded under the Reimbursement tab on the timesheet screen.

You must ensure that all expenses are supported by valid receipts showing payment has been made. If expenses cannot be supported by appropriate documentation, these will not be paid.

Public Liability (PL) and Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance covers you against legal liability as a contractor.

PL insurance covers your liability in regards to third party injury or damage to property. PI insurance protects you against any legal accusations regarding errors or negligent acts, including those that cause financial loss to a third party.

It's required that you have both covers while contracting in Australia. At Paxus, we can provide this for you for a fee of 1%.