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Smarter than a resume.

Local hires, sourced
and ranked in 2 weeks.

Hire by score, not by resume. From A$3,000 per role.

save 70% on fees
Role
Operations Manager
Salary band
A$130k – A$150k
Location
Sydney, hybrid
Reports to
COO
Start
Within 6 weeks
Search plan ready in one business day
How we compare

Bettersource vs a traditional agency.

Same outcome, very different process.

Bettersource
Traditional agency
Pricing
A$3,000 flat fee, or 5% of salary
15-25% of salary
Time to shortlist
2 weeks
4-8 weeks
Vetting method
Recruiter screen, plus a custom competency assessment
Recruiter screen only
What you receive
Ranked shortlist with objective scores and video intros
A handful of resumes
How candidates are compared
Side-by-side scores across the role’s core competencies
You read each CV and form a gut judgment
Replacement guarantee
Free replacement within the guarantee window
Free replacement within the guarantee window
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How we deliver this

AI speed where it helps. Human judgement where it matters.

Speed and quality, without the trade-off.

Speed and scale
Powered by AI
  • Reaches active and passive talent across every major channel in hours.
  • Builds a competency assessment tailored to the role.
  • Scores every candidate assessment objectively.
  • Ranks the strongest fits so our team can focus on judgement.
Hundreds of candidates surfaced and scored in hours.
Judgement and ownership
Led by our team
  • Designs the brief and the search plan with you on a 30-minute call.
  • Validates every candidate before they reach your shortlist.
  • Manages interviews, references, and the offer end to end.
  • Owns the outcome. If it isn’t the right fit, we replace.
Every shortlist validated by a recruiter.
how it works

From brief to ranked shortlist in 2 weeks.

01step 01

Brief your role.

A short call or a written brief. You tell us what good looks like, the must-haves, the salary band, and where the person sits in your team. We translate it into a structured search and assessment plan within one business day.

1 hire
Role
Operations Manager
Salary band
A$130k – A$150k
Location
Sydney, hybrid 3 days
Reports to
COO
Start
Within 6 weeks
Must-haves
7+ years operations or general management experience
Owns process, headcount and budget across a 30+ team
Strong written communication and stakeholder skills
Search and assessment plan ready in one business day
02step 02

We source and screen at scale.

We source across active and passive talent at scale. AI does the heavy lifting on the volume so our recruiters can focus on the candidates that match the brief.

Sourcing pipelinedays 2–5
Applicants sourced284
Match the brief112
Recruiter validated38
Sent to assessment14
Hundreds of applicants, narrowed to the ones who can actually do the job. Then on to assessment.
03step 03

A custom assessment, built for your role.

Traditional agencies send resumes. We send scores. Every candidate takes the same role-specific assessment, so you can compare them side by side on what matters.

Candidate scorecard
Sarah M.Operations Manager
OVERALL
87/100
Technical proficiency92
Written communication88
Numerical reasoning84
Domain knowledge90
Situational judgment80
04step 04

A ranked shortlist, ready to interview.

Up to five qualified candidates, ranked by their competency scores. Each profile comes with a video intro, a recruiter take, and the full assessment breakdown. You meet, you choose, we take care of the offer.

Your shortlist
5 candidates, ranked
delivered day 12
1
Sarah M.
Operations Manager
87/100
2
James T.
Operations Manager
84/100
3
Priya R.
Operations Manager
82/100
4
David W.
Operations Manager
79/100
5
Olivia C.
Operations Manager
76/100
Pricing calculator

A flat fee, set up front.

From A$3,000 per hire. Market standard is 15-25% of salary. Slide to compare.

Annual salary for this role
A$90,000/ year
Up to 70% off agency fees
A$40,000A$250,000
Through Bettersource
A$4,500
Flat. A$3,000 minimum or 5% of the salary, whichever is higher.
Standard market rate
A$13,500 – A$22,500
The 15 to 25 percent placement fee most agencies charge.
You save
A$9,000 – A$18,000
on this hire
Set in advance. No retainer. No surprise extras.
Up to 70% off
Considered hiring remote? Estimated rate via Bettersource = A$3,000 / month or A$36,000 / year 60% off
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At a glance
A$60,000 / year role
A$3,000with us
A$9,000 – A$15,000 market rate
save A$6,000 – A$12,000
A$100,000 / year role
A$5,000with us
A$15,000 – A$25,000 market rate
save A$10,000 – A$20,000
A$150,000 / year role
A$7,500with us
A$22,500 – A$37,500 market rate
save A$15,000 – A$30,000
Brief your role

Tell us who you need. We’ll handle the rest.

One role or many. We’ll come back within one business day with a plan and clear next steps.

1Role 1
Qualifications, skills, experience required for the role.
Nice to have. Same format as above.
e.g. Manager, Team Leader, etc.
Annual bonus, commission, etc.
Check all options that may be considered for the best candidate.

Your business

11-digit Australian Business Number.

How can we reach you?

Please use your business email. Consumer addresses (gmail, yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

You’re in good company.

Arum Advisory

Partnering with Bettersource has been a game-changer. Their meticulous screening ensures highly qualified accountants join our team.

Shanice Lay
Partner, Arum Advisory
Modern Group

Our experience from selecting candidates through actioning our plan was absolutely brilliant. Service and backup second to none.

David Rogers
General Manager, Modern Group
Nedlands Group

Communication and follow-up was great. The level of candidates were top notch. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Bettersource.

Lloyd Morren
Director, Nedlands Group
CommsChannel

Not only has Bettersource helped me recruit and retain good talent, they've taken a strategic interest in my business.

Tim Close
Managing Director, CommsChannel
Hey You

The process to get started was seamless. They took time upfront to understand our needs and align with the right resourcing.

Kristian Liddiard
General Manager, Hey You
Rivkin SMSF

The calibre of professionals has been outstanding. These accountants are dedicated, efficient, and the support was exceptional.

Charity Bru
Principal, Rivkin SMSF
Ready when you are.

One flat fee. One great hire.

We come back within one business day with a plan and clear next steps.

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