--- title: "Recruitment Fees" description: "Recruitment fees Other automotive recruitment firms have a knack for increasing their fees, charging you more by increasing the size of the pie, at your expense! Our recruitment fees – your investment Thank you for taking the time to review our services. I hope we can work with you to demonstrate our expertise in automotive […]" url: "https://autorecruit.com.au/recruitment-fees/" date_modified: "2024-05-01T13:33:57+10:00" --- # Recruitment fees Other automotive recruitment firms have a knack for increasing their fees, charging you more by increasing the size of the pie, at your expense! --- ## Our recruitment fees – your investment Thank you for taking the time to review our services. I hope we can work with you to demonstrate our expertise in automotive recruitment. Here you will find an overview of our automotive recruitment fees. What they DO NOT include, in comparison to other automotive recruiters is also discussed. ### No upfront costs The first thing to know is that we have no upfront costs. Our fees are calculated only on success. Small fees exist for additional advertising, but this is optional. Most clients like us to advertise on their behalf, as some candidates prefer to apply to a consultancy. There are a few reasons for this. Most common being privacy concerns, or misconceptions about the business. With over 26,000 registered candidates, we’ll have an experienced automotive candidate for you! Once our terms are accepted, we’ll commence our search and submit suitable candidates to you. Coordinating things moving forward also, at your discretion. ### We work how you prefer – flexibility is key! We can be as hands-on, or as hands-off as you like. Some clients like us to do everything, some prefer to do certain things themselves. That’s fine! We are here to work WITH you, not tell you how it has to be done. If we find the right candidate for you, there is a one-off placement fee based on a percentage of their annual retainer, plus GST. ### What our fees DO NOT include: How our placement fee differs to other automotive recruiters: - Our fee only arises when the candidate starts. - We only use the candidates base retainer in fee calculations. - We DO NOT : - Include the candidate’s super in our calculations. - Add the value of a company car, or a car allowance to the fee. - Use the projected value of incentives to increase the fee. - Charge a sliding percentage scale. These increase as the candidates total pay package increases. Clients have used our fees as a benchmark against other agencies. Meaning if they do not offer terms like ours, they don’t work with them! Our terms are accessed online, allowing you to review prior to acceptance. On acceptance a copy of the terms are sent to you for your records. ### Replacement policy – protecting your investment Thankfully, this does not arise very often. Sometimes the person chosen for the role may not end up being the best fit. It can happen, so having a clear understanding of what we will do to assist you is important. Should the candidate leave, or be unsuitable, a replacement candidate will be provided. This is without additional cost to you, but doesn’t include advertising costs. Work will commence immediately to find a replacement, and we have the sole right of replacement for 30 days. If we’re unable to find a suitable replacement, the placement fee will be held as a 100% offset against future roles. This is just a brief overview of our fees and replacement policy. Attention must be had to our complete terms, to understand all obligations. ### Using another agency? Check their terms for hidden additional costs and limitations. You probably keep an eye on your competitors, well we do too. We know what other automotive recruitment firms charge, as well as what they do and do not cover. Here are some important factors to consider about other automotive recruitment providers: - What actually are their fees and how do they compare to us? - Some “flat fees” are higher than our fees anyway. Or is it a discounted fee, with no fallback, should the candidate not work out? - What do their fees include? - Are they going to increase their fee by including super? - Will they say a car is worth $15,000 or $25,000 per annum and add that to the fee? - Do they offer a guarantee? - If so, how long is it? If not, why not? - What exclusions apply? - Is it the same for every role, or is it less for roles with higher turnover? - Will a 100% fee offset be given if a replacement candidate is not found? - Is there a time period on how long the offset lasts for? - Can it be used anywhere in the business? - Do they limit it to roles of the same level only? It pays to read the fine print and compare. One agencies automotive recruitment fees were 40% higher than ours. If you got a credit, it only applied for a set period, in one area and for the same role! --- [![APay-Brochure](https://autorecruit.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/APay-Brochure.png)](https://apositive.com.au/) ## Flexible monthly fee repayment helps keep more money in your pocket. Whilst our recruitment fees are already lower than other automotive recruiters, we are still realistic about the importance of cashflow. For this reason we have added the option of flexible monthly fee repayments. To enable this, we partnered with APOSITIVE Workforce Finance. This gives clients the flexibility of splitting their invoices over flexible monthly repayments, ranging from 3 to 6 months. [Learn more](https://apositive.com.au/) --- ## Get an overview of how our fees are calculated There are no upfront costs to utilise our services, our fees are purely calculated upon success (aside from supplemental advertising). Most clients like us to advertise on their behalf, as some candidates will rather apply to a consultancy such as us, than send their resumes direct. Once our standard recruitment terms are reviewed and accepted, we will then commence our search and work to submit suitable candidates to you. We can be as hands-on, or as hands-off as you like. Certain clients like us to do everything, some prefer to do certain things themselves. That’s fine! We are here to work WITH you, not tell you how it has to be done. With experienced automotive candidates registering with us daily, we probably have exactly what you are looking for. [Contact us](/contact-us/) ![overlay-checkered-2](https://autorecruit.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/overlay-checkered-2.svg) --- ## Recent automotive industry newsletters Each newsletter has a listing of some of the great automotive candidates who registered in earlier months. [Read all](/newsletters/) - [October 2026 – Redundancy Consultation: More Than Explaining a Decision](https://autorecruit.com.au/october-2026-redundancy-consultation-more-than-explaining-a-decision/) — When a business decides a position is no longer required, it can be tempting to view the remaining process as paperwork. A recent Fair Work Commission decision involving Hornibrook Bus Lines shows why meaningful consultation deserves more attention. The Hornibrook decision An accounts employee with approximately 33 years’ service was awarded $24,050.20 in compensation following \[…\] - [September 2026 – Proposed Non-Compete Changes: What They Could Mean for Your Next Hire](https://autorecruit.com.au/september-2026-proposed-non-compete-changes-what-they-could-mean-for-your-next-hire/) — An employee leaves a business and receives an offer from a competitor. Their former employer points to a clause restricting where they can work. For the employee, it may stand between them and their next career move. For the employer, it may be viewed as protection for the business they have built. Proposed federal reforms \[…\] - [August 2026 – Can an Employer Remove a Promised Benefit?](https://autorecruit.com.au/august-2026-can-an-employer-remove-a-promised-benefit/) — A company vehicle, a travel allowance or another negotiated benefit can be a significant reason someone accepts a job. But what happens when the employer decides it can no longer afford to provide it? A recent Fair Work Commission decision shows why businesses need to check their commitments before changing an employee’s package. A separate \[…\] - [July 2026 – National salary and benefits survey launched](https://autorecruit.com.au/july-2026-national-salary-and-benefits-survey-launched/) — New national remuneration survey to map pay and package structures across automotive, heavy vehicle and equipment sectors We are currently conducting a national remuneration survey across the automotive, heavy vehicle, equipment, OEM and related sectors, with the aim of building a clearer picture of how people are actually being paid and how employment packages are \[…\] - [June 2026 – But, You Quit, Didn’t You?](https://autorecruit.com.au/june-2026-but-you-quit-didnt-you/) — A recent Fair Work Commission decision is a reminder that assumptions can be dangerous. Most managers have been there. An employee becomes frustrated during a difficult conversation. A disagreement escalates. Emotions are running high and suddenly the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Maybe they hand over their keys. Maybe they say they’re not coming back. \[…\] - [May 2026 – Assume Every Workplace Meeting May Be Recorded](https://autorecruit.com.au/may-2026-assume-every-workplace-meeting-may-be-recorded/) — Another growing issue appearing in workplace disputes is the use of secret recordings by employees. Recent Fair Work matters continue to demonstrate that covert recordings can become significant evidence in: • unfair dismissal claims • bullying matters • disciplinary disputes • wage and bonus disputes • workplace investigations While secret recordings may sometimes damage trust \[…\]