The Smarter Way to Hire
One transparent flat fee. No percentage of salary. No surprises. Just the right person for the role, found and vetted by an experienced Australian recruitment team.
The Problem with Traditional Recruitment
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
Service Options
Foundation
Up to $75,000 base salary
$6,950
Full candidate search
Behavioural & skills vetting
Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates
Reference checks included
50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee
Fees exclude GST
Professional
$75,000 - $140,000 base salary
$13,500
Full candidate search & headhunting
Behavioural, technical & culture fit vetting
Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates
Reference checks included
50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee
15% volume discount on 2nd & 3rd hire
Fees exclude GST
Leadership
$140,000+ base salary
$23,000
Executive search & market mapping
Competency & Behavioural based assessment
Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates
Reference & background checks included
50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee
Dedicated search consultant
Fees exclude GST
Sourcing Only
Contractors, casuals & project roles
$2,900
Full candidate search
Behavioural & skills screening
Curated shortlist of 3–5 candidates
Fees exclude GST
How it works
For Permanent Placement:
Role Brief: We meet to define the role, skills, culture fit, and salary band.
Search: We actively source candidates beyond job boards, including passive talent.
Vetting and Shortlist: Behavioural, technical, and cultural assessment. You receive 3 to 5 candidates.
You Choose: Interviews, decision, offer. We support the process throughout.
Day 30: Your hire settles in. The second instalment is only due once they do.
For Sourcing Only:
Role Brief: We define requirements and must haves.
Search: Active sourcing of high-intent candidates within 7 business days.
Shortlist Delivery: 3 to 5 fully vetted, ready-to-interview candidates in your inbox.
50/30 Risk-Share Guarantee
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.
All Employment Types
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
Long-term team members. Full search, vetting, and our 50/30 Guarantee.
Casual
On-demand talent sourced and vetted. No inflated fees for variable arrangements.
Part-Time
The right expertise at the right hours. Priced the same as full-time - no premium for flexibility.
Contractors & Projects
Short-term sprints, maternity cover, project leads. Flat $2,900 - shortlist in 7 days.
Why PulsePoint
Flat-fee recruitment built on 50+ years of combined expertise in HR, talent and business operations.
Absolute Cost Certainty | One fee. Quoted upfront. It never changes based on salary, market conditions, or negotiation. Budget with confidence before the search begins.
Aligned Incentives | Because we don't earn more for higher salaries, we're purely focused on finding the right fit | not the highest-paying offer. Your success is our only metric.
Elite Talent Access | We combine active headhunting, passive candidate outreach, and market mapping to surface talent that job boards will never show you.
Speed to Shortlist | For sourcing engagements, a fully vetted shortlist in 7 business days. For permanent hires, we move at pace without cutting corners on quality.
Volume Discounts | Scaling fast? Save 15% on your 2nd and 3rd concurrent permanent placements. Growth should come with upside, not compounding costs.
Contractor-to-Permanent Credit | If you love your contractor and bring them on permanently, your $2,900 sourcing fee is credited toward the relevant permanent tier. No double-dipping.
Onshore & Offshore
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.