Managed virtual assistant services for growing businesses.
When growth makes delegation non-negotiable.
Managed virtual assistant services for growing businesses.
When growth makes delegation non-negotiable.
As businesses grow, the way work gets done needs to change. What once sat with founders or small leadership teams becomes a bottleneck. Admin expands. Delegation loses consistency. Progress slows.
In many growing businesses, leaders spend up to a third of their week on work that could be delegated with the right structure in place. Without clear ownership, outsourcing often adds follow-up instead of removing it.
Tempo Co is a virtual assistant agency in Australia providing structured, managed support for businesses that need reliable execution without increasing internal headcount.
If you are looking to hire a virtual assistant who operates as part of your team, supported by oversight that makes delegation work, this model is designed for you.
Delegation shouldn’t require more effort than doing the work yourself.
You’ve built a business that works, but the way work moves through it no longer does.
You’re still involved in decisions and follow-ups that should not require your time.
You have support in place, but progress depends on you stepping in to keep things moving.
You delegate, yet re-briefing, checking, and chasing still sit on your plate.
You know hiring internally adds complexity, but continuing as you are limits momentum.
This is a sign of growth, not failure. But how you delegate now determines how the business grows next.
It’s time for work to start moving without you.
Tempo Co gives growing businesses a more deliberate way to delegate.
Instead of adding more people, tools, or oversight, we put a managed support structure in place that allows work to progress without routing back through leadership. Ownership is defined. Expectations are clear. Execution moves forward within agreed frameworks.
Leadership time returned to growth
Clear ownership replaces constant chasing
Consistent execution without re-briefing
Fewer interruptions across the week
Scalable support without internal headcount
Your virtual assistant operates as part of your team, handling day-to-day admin and operational tasks while Tempo Co manages recruitment, employment, performance support, and continuity.
We put the right support in the right seat.
Support is structured around your needs, not fixed packages. Common roles we hire for include:
Administrative and operational support
Document management, inbox and calendar management, reporting, CRM updates, coordination, and general business administration.
Executive virtual assistant support
Direct support for founders and senior leaders, including scheduling, correspondence, preparation, follow-ups, and priority management.
Marketing virtual assistant support
Execution support across marketing tasks such as content scheduling, campaign coordination, CRM and email platforms, and marketing administration.
Project and workflow coordination
Task tracking, handovers, timelines, and internal coordination to keep work moving without leadership intervention.
Client and stakeholder support
Client communications, onboarding coordination, follow-ups, and relationship management support.
Systems and process support
Maintaining documentation, standard operating procedures, internal tools, and operational workflows.
Roles are scoped upfront so expectations are aligned from day one.
Support capacity that grows with you
Our virtual assistant services are designed to scale alongside your business. You can start with the level of support you need now and adjust as priorities, workload, or growth demands change.
We offer both General Virtual Assistants and Senior Marketing Virtual Assistants, available on a part-time or full-time basis.
General Virtual Assistant support
Ideal for admin, operations, coordination, and day-to-day business support.
Part-time (20 hours/week): from $1,700 + GST per month
Full-time (40 hours/week): from $2,700 + GST per month
Senior Marketing Virtual Assistant support
Designed for businesses that need higher-level marketing execution and confidence working across systems, platforms, and campaigns.
Part-time (20 hours/week): $2,200 + GST per month
Full-time (40 hours/week): $3,300 + GST per month
One-off onboarding, recruitment, and strategy fee: $750 + GST
This covers role scoping, recruitment, onboarding, and the setup required to ensure clean delegation.
What our VA packages include
All virtual assistant engagements include:
- Vetted, background-checked virtual assistant
- Ethical and compliant employment
- Essential role and systems training
- Dedicated Operations Manager
- Custom onboarding plan created for your business
- Ongoing performance support and continuity management
Hours are agreed upfront and aligned to your business needs, with work completed during standard business hours. Support can scale over time as requirements change, without needing to rebuild the model or rehire internally.
What business looks like once delegation starts working
Businesses engage our virtual assistant services when work should no longer require leadership involvement to move forward.
In practice, this means:
- Day-to-day admin progresses without sitting with leadership
- Clear ownership of tasks and workstreams replaces chasing and re-briefing
- Processes become steadier, with fewer bottlenecks and smoother handovers
- Leadership time shifts from task oversight to decision-making and growth priorities
Delegation stops feeling like a risk and starts functioning as part of the business, giving leadership the space to focus on direction rather than delivery.
How we take work off your plate
Workload clarity
We identify what’s sitting with you, what should be delegated, and where support will have the biggest impact.
Role definition
We define a role that fits how your business operates, with clear scope, priorities, and boundaries.
Targeted recruitment
We recruit a dedicated offshore virtual assistant based on capability, reliability, and long-term fit.
Structured onboarding
Your virtual assistant is embedded into your systems and workflows so execution can begin without re-briefing.
Ongoing oversight
Tempo Co manages employment, performance support, and continuity to keep support steady over time.
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The Tempo Co model
Managed, not marketplace
Tempo Co operates as a virtual assistant agency, not a VA marketplace or task pool.
You are matched with a dedicated offshore virtual assistant who works as part of your team, while Tempo Co manages everything around the role.
What it means for you: Delegation holds because structure, continuity, and accountability sit outside the client.
Roles defined around how your business operates
Whether you engage an admin virtual assistant, executive virtual assistant, or marketing virtual assistant, roles are scoped upfront around your workflows, priorities, and decision-making rhythm.
What it means for you: Clear ownership replaces overlap, re-briefing, and follow-up.
Australian oversight, offshore delivery
Strategic oversight, quality control, and escalation sit in Australia. Execution is delivered by vetted offshore virtual assistants in the Philippines, employed ethically and supported through clear frameworks.
What it means for you: You get cost efficiency without sacrificing standards, clarity, or responsiveness.
Recruitment for fit, not availability
Tempo Co recruits specifically for your role rather than pulling from a general pool.
Candidates are screened for capability, reliability, communication, and long-term alignment.
What it means for you: Lower churn, faster stabilisation, and fewer resets.
What support makes possible
Client: Isabelle Nash, Balance to Bloom
Support: Virtual assistant + managed operational support
As Balance to Bloom grew, admin, referrals, and onboarding pulled focus away from leadership and impact-driven work.
With a dedicated virtual assistant supported by Tempo Co’s managed model, systems were streamlined, referrals were triaged properly, and onboarding no longer relied solely on Isabelle.
Isabelle was able to hire two new full-time OTs, reclaim time previously lost to admin, and redirect her energy toward building a residential care training program and exploring new ways to expand impact.
“I’ve worked with Erika for 6 months now and she is phenomenal. Since her starting with me, I have been able to hire two new full-time OTs because my systems are streamlined, the referrals are being triaged and onboarded, and I’m no longer missing anything.
With the days that I used to spend on admin, I can now spend creating my training program for residential care staff and play around with ideas for how I can create greater impact. Tempo Co staff have been onboard to help troubleshoot, strategise and support us both every step.”
Let’s see what could come off your plate
If your business has reached a point where better delegation would materially improve how it operates, the next step is a short conversation.
This is not a sales call. It is a practical discussion to assess fit, clarify priorities, and determine whether structured virtual assistant support would reduce pressure rather than add complexity.
Common questions about virtual assistants
What is a virtual assistant?
A virtual assistant is a dedicated professional who supports your business remotely. When you hire a virtual assistant through Tempo Co, you gain reliable support for admin, executive, or marketing tasks without hiring internally. Your virtual assistant works as part of your team, while Tempo Co manages employment, HR, and ongoing support.
What can a virtual assistant help with?
A virtual assistant can support a wide range of day-to-day business tasks. Common areas include:
- Business admin support services such as inbox and calendar management, document preparation, reporting, CRM updates, and coordination
- Executive virtual assistant support for founders and senior leaders, including scheduling, follow-ups, and priority management
- Marketing virtual assistant support for content scheduling, campaign coordination, CRM and email platforms, and marketing administration
Roles are scoped upfront so support fits how your business operates.
Is a virtual assistant the same as outsourcing?
Not always. Many outsourcing models rely on short-term, task-based support. Tempo Co operates as a virtual assistant agency, meaning you are matched with a dedicated offshore virtual assistant who works with your business long-term, supported by Australian-based oversight and structure.
Where are your virtual assistants based?
Our offshore virtual assistants are based in the Philippines and work standard daytime business hours aligned with Australia. While delivery is offshore, all work is supported through established processes and overseen locally to ensure quality and consistency.
Will my virtual assistant work directly with me?
Yes. When you hire a virtual assistant in Australia through Tempo Co, your VA works directly with you and your team. You manage day-to-day task direction, while Tempo Co manages employment, performance support, and continuity.
What’s the difference between an admin, executive, and marketing virtual assistant?
The difference comes down to focus:
- An admin virtual assistant supports general business administration and coordination
- An executive virtual assistant supports founders and senior leaders with priorities, scheduling, and communications
- A marketing virtual assistant supports execution across marketing systems and tasks
Each role is clearly defined to avoid overlap or confusion.
Is hiring a virtual assistant suitable for growing businesses?
Yes. Many growing businesses choose to hire a virtual assistant once admin and coordination begin to pull leadership into day-to-day work. A managed virtual assistant model provides capacity without increasing internal headcount or management complexity.
Is the virtual assistant my employee?
No. Tempo Co remains the employer of record. As a virtual assistant agency, we manage payroll, leave, HR, compliance, and performance support. Your virtual assistant is assigned to your business but employed by us.
How long does it take to hire a virtual assistant?
The recruitment process typically takes 2 weeks, depending on the role. We recruit specifically for your needs rather than placing from a general pool, prioritising fit and reliability.
Can I start part-time?
Yes. Many clients begin with a part-time virtual assistant and increase hours over time as the role stabilises and capacity needs grow.
What if I’m not sure what to delegate yet?
That’s common. Before you hire a virtual assistant, we help clarify what should be delegated, how the role should work, and what support will have the biggest impact, so delegation starts cleanly.
If admin and coordination are pulling you into day-to-day work, it may be time to put proper support in place.
Let’s talk through what delegation could look like for your business.