Offshore staff for Perth and Western Australia
Perth runs 3 hours ahead of Pakistan, all year. That puts your whole working day inside a Pakistan morning shift, with no clock changes to plan around.
Built around the Perth working day
Western Australia keeps Australian Western Standard Time, 8 hours ahead of UTC, and does not use daylight saving (Bureau of Meteorology). Pakistan is 5 hours ahead of UTC with no clock changes either. So a 9 am to 5 pm Perth day is 6 am to 2 pm in Islamabad, every week of the year.
Your Konnex team works that shift on your systems and to your processes. We handle the employment contract, payroll, equipment and HR in Pakistan. You keep control of priorities and quality.
Konnex is new to Western Australia and is taking on its first Perth clients now, so you will work directly with the founder.
Western Australia at a glance
Figures from WA and federal government sources. Check the source before you plan around them.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| WA mining employment, 2025 to 2026 | A record 141,531 on-site full-time equivalent workers | WA Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration |
| WA resources projects, September 2026 | $56 billion under construction or committed | WA economic indicators |
| WA job vacancies, August 2026 | 40,900 vacancies in Western Australia | Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| WA State Minimum Wage, 1 July 2026 | Up 4.75% to a weekly rate of $998.30 for state system employers | WA Industrial Relations Commission |
| WA payroll tax | 5.5% on taxable wages, with a $1,000,000 threshold that phases out up to $7.5 million | WA Government payroll tax guide |
| WA government contracts | Contracts awarded in the past 30 days, listed by agency | Tenders WA |
This is general information, not legal, tax or migration advice.
Who we work with in Perth
Perth and WA businesses where an offshore seat tends to pay off first.
Mining services and METS contractors
Office administration, document control, timesheets and payroll support while your people are on site.
Builders and trades
Quotes, scheduling, supplier orders and invoicing. Extra tender paperwork support when you win state work.
Accounting and bookkeeping practices
Bookkeeping support, data entry and return preparation under your review, working your full day.
Owner-operated businesses
Clinics, agencies and services firms where the owner still does the admin. Start with 1 virtual assistant.
Recruitment agencies
Sourcers and administrators for agencies filling site and office roles. See recruitment support.
Growing companies
Lead researchers and SDRs for B2B firms selling across WA and the east coast. See sales development.
Who does what
A clear split, written into your agreement. Your team members are Konnex employees in Pakistan, not your contractors.
| Task | You | Konnex |
|---|---|---|
| Daily direction and priorities | Yes | No |
| Sourcing, screening and testing | Interview only | Yes |
| Employment contract and payroll in Pakistan | No | Yes |
| Equipment, HR and leave cover planning | No | Yes |
| Performance check-ins | With us | Yes |
Hours that work
Neither Perth nor Pakistan changes its clocks, so this table holds all year.
| Your office | Your working day | Time in Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Perth (AWST) | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | 6:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Common questions
Plain answers. Still unsure? Ask us directly.
What Perth hours can my team cover?
Your full day. Perth is 3 hours ahead of Pakistan all year, so a 9 am to 5 pm Perth day runs from 6 am to 2 pm in Islamabad.
Do offshore staff need an Australian visa?
No. Your team members live and work in Pakistan and are employed by Konnex there, so no visa or sponsorship is involved.
Can you support a mining services contractor?
Yes, for office work that can be done remotely: administration, document control, timesheets, payroll support and tender paperwork. Site roles stay local.
Are my offshore staff my contractors?
No. Under our agreement they are employed by Konnex in Pakistan. You direct their daily work through that agreement, and Konnex handles their employment.
How do you handle personal information?
If you disclose personal information overseas, Australian Privacy Principle 8 may leave you accountable for how it is handled, so we agree the data handling terms with you before anyone starts.
Can I start with 1 person?
Yes. You can start with 1 role and add seats once the setup works.
Planning a Perth team?
Tell us the roles, your hours and your tools. We will send a team plan and a written quote.