The agency we wish existed when we were contractors.
After 20+ years in ICT contracting, we kept seeing the same problems: vague margins, no visibility of charge-out rates, and contracts that limited your options.
So we built Hyperion IT to fix that.
Transparent rates.
No lock-in clauses.
Straight answers from people who've done the work.
What we do differently.
Full Price Transparency
See your full rate breakdown before you sign anything.
No estimates. No vague "industry standard" answers.
Just the full picture.
So you can make a clear call before committing.
No Lock-In Clauses
We don't include restraint or lock-in clauses.
You stay because the service is good.
Not because you're contractually stuck.
Flexible Payment Cycles
Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
You choose what suits your cash flow.
We just need an approved timesheet.
Rate Increase Advocacy
We don't just place you and disappear.
When your role grows, we help build the case for rate increases based on your impact and responsibilities.
Proactive Opportunity Generation
We actively look for your next role.
Not just waiting for BuyICT to surface opportunities.
Your downtime is something we actively work to reduce.
EV Salary Sacrificing
Access salary packaging for eligible EV and PHEV vehicles.
We'll talk you through how it works if it's relevant.
Start with the pages contractors actually use.
These cover the questions contractors ask most often:
rates, recruiter fit, contract structure, and how government ICT hiring actually works.
Recruiter Fees Explained
A practical guide to recruiter fees, transparency, and what clear answers should look like.
Can I Change Recruiters Mid-Contract?
What to look at if you're reviewing a live recruiter relationship mid-contract.
ICT Contractor Rates in Canberra
Practical context on what shapes contract pricing beyond the headline rate.
Choosing an IT Recruiter
A practical guide to recruiter fit, communication, and commercial clarity.
Preferred Supplier Arrangements Explained
A plain-English guide to supplier structures, recruiter access, and hiring pathways.
Hear it from contractors
we've worked with.
Real experiences from contractors who've made the switch.
"Left me wondering 'why haven't I done this earlier?'"
Chris and the team made my transition incredibly comfortable and smooth. They outlined the terms clearly, with no hidden fees or fine print surprises, and made me feel supported, appreciated and welcome.
Denis S.
Senior Test Analyst | Joined May 2024
"Part of a family, not an additional number on the balance sheet."
HyperionIT value their contractors and they are made to feel part of a family, not an additional number on the balance sheet.
Gary C.
Senior Project Manager / Business Development Manager | Joined January 2023
"Would recommend in a heartbeat."
The absolute 100% transparency in dealing with HyperionIT is a rare commodity in this market, backed by integrity in their business dealings.
Peter P.
Senior Business Analyst | Joined July 2022
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What could a lower agency fee
mean for you?
Most contractors only see one number: their rate.
Behind that sits the agency margin, payroll tax, and client charge-out.
This tool gives you a clearer view of how it's likely structured, and what a different model could mean for your take-home rate.
Your current rate
Enter the hourly rate you are paid, inclusive of 12% superannuation.
Hourly Breakdown
What your current agency likely charges
Your current hourly rate
inclusive of super
$120.00
Rate excl. super
used for the agency fee calculation
$107.14
Agency margin (18%)
what your current agency keeps per hour
$19.29
Payroll tax
6.85% ACT example on the contractor rate
$8.22
Estimated charge-out ex GST
total the buyer pays: contractor rate + payroll tax + agency margin
$147.51
Estimated Additional Income Using Hyperion IT
if the same charge-out were restructured on Hyperion IT's lower-fee model