GRIA – Solving Australia’s Skilled Labour Shortage. Together.
Welcome to GRIA, the global recruitment arm of AIA. We deliver job-ready international talent with seamless visa processing, all under one roof, ending the cycle of endless searching and frustration.
Why Choose GRIA?
Yesterday's hiring platforms can't solve today's problems. Our purpose-built model is designed for the new reality of global talent acquisition, delivering clarity and results where others create complexity.
| Feature | SEEK | Indeed | Traditional Recruiters | GRIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Reach | Limited |
Extensive |
Varies by agency |
Extensive & focused |
| Candidate Vetting | None |
None |
Inconsistent |
Qualification & readiness checks |
| Visa Eligibility Support | None |
None |
Not always included |
In-house via AIA |
| Application Quality | High (local only) |
Inconsistent (global) |
Variable |
Vetted, migration-ready |
| Cost Structure | Pay-per-advert |
Pay-per-application |
Retainers or % fees upfront |
Pay-per-hire only |
| Hiring Model | Self-service |
Self-service |
Agency-managed, siloed |
Fully integrated hiring & immigration experience |
End-to-End Simplicity
We've engineered the complexity out of international hiring. Your journey is simple: brief us, interview the best, and approve your new hire. We handle everything else.
Discovery & Briefing
We start by understanding your business, culture, and precise workforce gaps, helping you prepare a job ad that meets all Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements.
Global Sourcing & Vetting
Your role is matched with our network of trusted, licensed international partners who source and screen candidates for skills, English, and visa readiness.
Interview & Selection
You receive a pre-vetted shortlist of the best talent. You interview them, confident they are both skilled and eligible for migration.
Immigration & Visa
Our in-house AIA team manages the entire visa process: sponsorship setup, nomination, and visa lodgement. This is where we shine.
Arrival & Onboarding
Once the visa is granted, your new employee commences work, backed by the support they need for a successful transition into your team.
In a Category of Its Own
We’ve built a model that fundamentally de-risks international hiring and aligns our success with yours. This isn't just a better option—it's an entirely new model for building a resilient workforce.
Immigration-Led Screening
As migration agents first, we uncover potential visa red flags recruiters often miss, preventing you from wasting months on an ineligible candidate.
6-Month Replacement Guarantee
This is our "skin in the game." If a candidate leaves within six months for any reason, we find a suitable replacement at no additional professional cost to you.
Aligned Financial Model
Our split-fee structure means our reward is tied directly to the long-term success and retention of the placement, improving your cash flow and ensuring we're true partners.
True Turnkey Solution
Our recruitment and immigration teams work as one cohesive unit, eliminating the administrative burden, communication gaps, and costly delays of using separate providers.
Incentivized Partner Network
Our replacement guarantee extends to our global partners, financially motivating them to send only high-quality, genuinely committed candidates who are suited for the long term.
Radical Transparency
We are completely transparent with candidates about the realities of the role and location, preventing the "reality shock" that leads to early departures and protects your investment.
Pathway to Retention
We provide each candidate with two free consultations per year to map their pathway to Permanent Residency, significantly reducing their flight risk and boosting loyalty.
A Strategic Partner, Not a Supplier
We provide guidance that goes beyond the transaction, advising on visa strategies and onboarding processes that lead to more successful, sustainable placements.
Our Strategic Position
For too long, employers have been forced to choose between disconnected providers. GRIA is different: we combine high-quality global talent access with deep, in-house immigration expertise and end-to-end simplicity.
For too long, employers have had to suffer from:
- ✗Recruiters who can't advise on Immigration.
- ✗Immigration agents who pretend to recruit.
- ✗Traditional firms that bolt on one service to the other -- and do both poorly.
- ✗Disconnected providers where the left hand doesn't talk to the right... and both drop the ball.
But GRIA is different:
- ✓High recruitment quality from multiple specialist recruitment partners around the world.
- ✓Australian Immigration advice from experienced registered migration agents.
- ✓A dedicated account manager to simplify & own the end-to-end process, with real accountability.
This isn't just a better option - it's an entirely new model for international hiring.
Transparent ROI: The Real Cost of Hiring
Think international hiring is expensive? When you factor in turnover, agency markups, and contractor fees, our integrated model delivers significant long-term savings and superior workforce stability.
3-Year Cost Comparison (Example: $85k Salary)
*Local Staff cost assumes a 30% annual turnover rate & 25% Local Recruitment Cost. GRIA international hires have an approx 95%+ retention rate, providing greater stability. Estimates are for comparison only.
Our Transparent Fee Structure
Fees are calculated on the candidate's base salary and spread over time. We're invested in your long-term success.
| Service | Upfront | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruitment | 12.5% | 5% | 5% | 2.5% | 25% |
| Migration | 7% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 10% |
| Total | 19.5% | 6% | 6% | 3.5% | 35% |
*Fees are calculated based on the candidate's starting base salary (excl. super) and are invoiced monthly across the sponsorship period. Mandatory government fees are separate and quoted transparently.
Ready to End the Skills Shortage?
Let's build your pipeline of visa-ready, international talent.
Schedule your free, no-obligation Discovery Meeting to see how GRIA works for you.
Powering Australia's Critical Industries
We provide skilled, vetted, and visa-ready talent across the sectors that form the backbone of our economy. If a role is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), we can source it.
Healthcare & Medical
Aged Care
Disability Support
Construction
Hospitality
Agriculture
Energy & Industrial
ICT & Professional
A Unique Blend of Vision & Expertise
GRIA and AIA were founded to solve a problem we knew intimately. Our leadership combines visionary entrepreneurship with deep, accredited experience in Australian migration law.
Philip Fowdar
CEO & Founder, GRIA
A former management consultant and visionary entrepreneur driving innovation in international recruitment.
Ruby Fowdar
Managing Director, AIA
(MARN: 1173926)
A registered migration agent herself, leading AIA to deliver successful visa outcomes for Australian employers & individuals for 15 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a free candidate replacement for 6 months from their start date. This guarantee demonstrates our commitment to finding you a successful, long-term fit, not just a quick placement.
Not with GRIA. Because we pre-vet candidates and manage the immigration process with in-house experts, the arrival time can be as little as 8-12 weeks from offer.
No, that's our job. We handle the entire visa and immigration process, from sponsorship setup to ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your business.
While we have a 99% historic success rate, in the rare case of a refusal where we have advised a likely successful outcome, we provide a full warranty on our professional fees. We will either reapply or offer a replacement candidate at no additional GRIA professional recruitment fee. The only costs at risk are mandatory, non-refundable government charges.
Ready to Build Your
Future-Ready Workforce?
The shift to a global workforce is happening now.
Let us handle the complexity so you can focus on what you do best: Growing Your Business.