We’ve designed our process to remove the burden of finding work and managing contracts so you can focus on delivery. The AOQ flow chart outlines our five-step journey: from registering your interest and accessing opportunities through our portal, to us nominating you for work and handling all bid submissions, setting up your contract with full support, delivering to your client, and managing contract renewals. Throughout this journey, we provide full bid support, contract management, and reliable cash flow - we can pay you within 3 business days of submitting a compliant invoice, regardless of when the client pays us. Our tiered structure means your margin decreases as your independence and capability increase starting at 10% for first-time contractors, reducing to 7% as you gain experience, and down to 6% for established contractors renewing beyond 12 months.

AOQ has a transparent three-tier structure: Starter (10% fee) for first-time contractors with full setup and cash flow support, Growth (7% fee) for experienced contractors, and Independent (6% fee) for those renewing beyond 12 months. Across all tiers, you can expect us to win you the work, help you navigate contract renewals and commercial issues, and handle your invoicing with the client.

Yes, you’ll need an ABN to contract through AOQ. If you don’t have a company structure set up yet, we can guide you through the process and connect you with advisors who can help you choose the right structure for your situation.

The most common requirements are Professional Indemnity ($2m) and Professional Liability ($5m) insurances, commonly known as PI/PL. These typically cost $2300 p/a with most providers. You may also want to consider insurances such as WorkCover, Income Insurance, etc; however, these are not mandatory.

You should expect to pay GST on all Australian contracts. In addition, the contract holder often pays payroll tax on your behalf, and you will be advised of this when starting any new contract. Any other taxes will depend on your own company structure and personal tax rates. We have great accountants that we can refer you to if you get stuck!

You’ll continue to have access to our portal, and we’ll keep you informed of new opportunities that match your profile. There’s no obligation or retainer - we only earn when you’re on an active AOQ contract.

Yes, absolutely. We understand contractors value flexibility. If you’re pursuing opportunities outside of AOQ, just let us know so we can manage any potential conflicts and ensure we’re not submitting you for the same role through different channels.