How to Land a Premium VA Career with Australian Clients
- The Virtuali Team
- Oct 3
- 2 min read
Working with Australian businesses isn’t just about getting a remote gig — it’s about building a premium, long-term career. Aussies are known for their straightforward communication, strong respect for work-life balance, and willingness to invest in long-term partnerships¹, all of which make them excellent clients for virtual assistants.
Here’s how to stand out.
1. Nail Your Communication Skills
Australians value direct, no-fluff communication. Practice being clear, concise, and confident.
Tip: Avoid over-formality — “Aussie-ready” means sounding approachable, not robotic.
2. Show You’re Tech-Savvy
Australian SMEs love VAs who are curious and adaptable. Tools like ChatGPT, Canva, Zapier, and CRMs (HubSpot, Zoho, etc.) are becoming part of everyday workflows — but you don’t need to know them all perfectly on Day 1.
What matters is that you’re willing to learn. At Virtuali, we provide free upskill trainings you can use before and even after you’ve landed a client — so you’re always one step ahead.
3. Build a Results-Driven Resume
Clients, not just Australian, want to know exactly what you can bring to the table. A resume that only lists tasks like “handled social media” or “did admin work” won’t stand out. Instead:
Show numbers: “Increased Facebook engagement by 120% in 3 months.”
Show scope: “Managed a $5,000/month ad budget with 3x return.”
Show initiative: “Created SOPs that cut reporting time by 40%.”
Don’t worry if you’re new — even school projects, freelance gigs, or volunteer work can be framed in terms of results. The key is proving you’ve made an impact, not just completed tasks.
4. Highlight Cultural Fit
Working with Aussies is about more than just doing the job — it’s about clicking with the way they work. Here’s what clients look for:
Directness: Aussies are blunt. Don’t take short feedback personally; it’s just how they communicate.
Proactiveness: If you see a problem, suggest a fix. Don’t just wait to be told.
Reliability: Deadlines mean deadlines. Being consistent builds trust faster than any skill.
When you show you’re adaptable and “Aussie-ready,” clients see you as a partner, not just a remote worker.
5. Join a Premium Matching Platform
We get it. Job boards can feel like a lottery; hundreds of applicants, unclear pay, and little client support. Landing a premium VA careers in Australia usually come through platforms or agencies that:
Vet and train you so clients already know you meet high standards.
Shadow-support you before Day 1 to ease the learning curve.
Match you with clients who value culture fit, not just cheap labour.
That’s exactly what we do at Virtuali — making sure VAs aren’t just hired, but actually set up for long-term success with Australian clients.
Sources:
“Hiring a full-time admin VA for bookkeeping costs $30,500 less per year than hiring an Australian employee.” Outsourcing Angel
“Australian administrative assistants now earn about AUD $25.94 per hour (≈ AUD 66,000/year including on-costs). Outsourcing to VAs can deliver up to ~68% cost savings.” digitekoutsourcing.com.au
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