For contractors
Contracting with Three.
We believe contractors deserve the same care, security and benefits as permanent employees. Here's what you get, how it works, and who looks after you.
The same benefits as a permanent employee
Contracting with Three doesn't mean going without. You get the perks and support usually reserved for permanent staff.
- Car leasingStart a new car lease, or transfer your existing one, just as you could with a permanent employer.
- Salary sacrificingPackage part of your pay before tax, including extra contributions to your super.
- Weekly pay runPaid every Thursday, with tax and super handled for you.
- Easy online timesheetsA simple online portal to log your time from anywhere. Submit it and it goes straight to your approver.
- Dedicated contractor care managerBek looks after every contractor we place, from your first day to your last. Meet Bek ↓
Contract rate calculator
See what a daily or hourly rate means for your take-home pay, using the ATO's 2026–27 resident tax rates.
| Period | Gross pay | Tax & Medicare | Take-home | Super |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekfull working week | $4,500 | $1,459 | $3,041 | $540 |
| Fortnightfull fortnight | $9,000 | $2,917 | $6,083 | $1,080 |
| Monthaverage across the year | $17,250 | $5,263 | $11,987 | $2,070 |
| Year230 paid days | $207,000 | $63,160 | $143,840 | $24,840 |
As a contractor you're only paid for the days you work. There's no paid annual leave, sick leave or public holidays, so the yearly figure assumes 230 paid days: 52 weeks less 4 weeks of unpaid leave and 10 public holidays.
Estimates only, not financial or tax advice. Based on the ATO's 2026–27 resident tax rates with the tax-free threshold claimed, the 2% Medicare levy and the low income tax offset, and super at 12%. It doesn't include HELP or other study loans, the Medicare levy surcharge, salary sacrifice or other deductions and offsets. Weekly and fortnightly tax is withheld as if you work all 52 weeks, so if you take unpaid time off you'll often get some back at tax time.
How it works
A simple weekly rhythm. Payroll is processed every Thursday, so your timesheet needs to be approved by 12pm Tuesday.
- Fri01
Complete your timesheet
Log in to the Astute timesheet portal and enter the days you worked, or your hours each day if you're on an hourly rate.
- Mon02
Submit by 12pm
Your timesheet goes to your approver automatically. No need to chase them.
- Tue03
Approved by 12pm
If your approver will be away, let us know in advance and we'll arrange a backup.
- Thu04
You get paid
Tax and super are handled for you, and super is paid to your fund on the same day as your wages.
Dedicated contractor care
Meet Bek, your first call for anything.
Every contractor we place is looked after by Bek Williamson, our Operations & Contractor Care Manager. She's with you from your first day to your last, so your consultant can focus on your career and you can focus on the work.
- Smooth startOnboarding and compliance sorted before day one.
- Pay without the hassleTimesheet, pay and super questions answered quickly.
- Regular check-insShe stays in touch throughout your engagement, not just when something goes wrong.
- Always reachableA sounding board, an issue to fix, or a milestone to celebrate. Call or email any time.
Looking for your next contract?
Talk to the teamThree Recruitment is a licensed labour hire provider. Queensland Labour Hire Licence LHL-08506-R1J8X · Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL10268.