Why should you pay more just because you pay your staff well?

Traditional recruitment fees are calculated as a percentage of the candidate's salary - typically 15–25%. That means the better you pay, the more you owe the recruiter. It's a system that punishes fair employers.

At PulsePoint, we believe your commitment to competitive pay is a strength, not a billing event. Every engagement starts and ends with one flat fee.

$120,000 Project Manager? A 20% agency fee costs you $24,000.

PulsePoint flat fee: $13,500

Full-Service Recruitment. One Flat Fee.

Comprehensive search, market mapping, vetting, and our 50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee - for every permanent hire.

THE FOUNDATION Up to $75,000 base salary Flat Fee: $6,950 (vs. up to $18,750 with a 25% agency)

• Full candidate search & headhunting

• Behavioural & skills vetting

• Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates

• Reference checks included

• 50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee

THE PROFESSIONAL (Most Popular) $75k – $140,000 base salary Flat Fee: $13,500 (vs. up to $35,000 with a 25% agency)

• Full candidate search & headhunting

• Behavioural, technical & cultural vetting

• Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates

• Reference checks included

• 50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee

• 15% volume discount on 2nd & 3rd hire

THE LEADERSHIP $140k – $225k+ base salary Flat Fee: $23,000 (vs. up to $56,250 with a 25% agency)

• Executive search & market mapping

• Deep competency-based assessment

• Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates

• Reference & background checks

• 50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee

• Dedicated search consultant

We only win when you win.

We split the fee into two payments so the risk is shared - not dumped on you upfront. It's our commitment that we'll keep searching until the fit is right.

50% on Engagement - Paid when you engage PulsePoint to begin the search. That's our commitment to work.

50% at Day 30 - Only after your new hire has successfully completed their first 30 days in the role.

No Fit? No Balance - If they don't work out within 30 days, you don't pay the second instalment.

Contractors, Casuals & Projects | Sourcing Only

$2,900 flat fee - no matter the role.

Need a 6-month Project Lead? Maternity leave cover? A technical contractor for a sprint? Don't pay a premium for a short-term need. We do the headhunting - you manage the hire.

How the Sourcing Service Works From brief to ready-to-hire shortlist in 7 business days.

1. Role Brief | We define the requirements, skills, and must-haves for your role.

2. Headhunting & Market Mapping | We actively source high-intent candidates - not just active job seekers.

3. Initial Screening | We vet for skills, availability, and fit before any CV lands in your inbox.

You receive: A "Ready-to-Hire" shortlist of 3–5 fully vetted, high-intent candidates - delivered to your inbox within 7 business days. You run the interviews and manage payroll; we deliver the talent.

One Agency. Every Engagement Type.

Whether you're building a permanent team or filling a short-term gap, the same flat-fee model applies.

Full-Time Permanent - Long-term team members. Full search, vetting, and our 50/30 Guarantee.

Part-Time - The right expertise at the right hours. Priced the same as full-time - no premium for flexibility.

Casual - On-demand talent sourced and vetted. No inflated fees for variable arrangements.

Contractors & Projects - Short-term sprints, maternity cover, project leads. Flat $2,900 - shortlist in 7 days.

Your talent strategy. Your call.

Some roles demand local presence, stakeholder relationships, and Australian market knowledge. Others are perfectly suited to a high-performing global professional who delivers the same output at a fraction of the cost.

PulsePoint is one of the few recruitment partners who can genuinely offer both - with the same flat-fee model, the same rigorous vetting process, and the same guarantee behind every placement.

Onshore Talent | For roles that need local market knowledge, client-facing presence, regulatory familiarity, or full Australian employment. We source across all states and territories, every industry.

Offshore Talent | For roles where output matters more than postcode. Our globally managed staffing model gives you elite professionals - with Australian oversight, local accountability, and 70%+ cost savings.