Reported Offshore Headcount
600+
reported 1 Jan 2024 — Orica Global Business Services Philippines - 600+ employees
Estimated % of Workforce
~4.3%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Orica annual report mentions restructuring costs for "transfer of functional roles to the Global Business Services centre in Manila." Transfer across manufacturing, commercial, and technology functions.
Financial Context
Market Cap
$10.0B
Revenue
$7.6B
Net Profit
$500M
Estimated Wage Differential
~$51M/yr
CEO — Sanjeev Gandhi
$6,500,000
83x avg Australian worker
Illustrative wage differential: if the 600+ reported offshore roles were instead employed in Australia at average local rates, the additional cost could be in the order of ~$51M/yr (~10.2% of reported net profit). This is an estimate based on industry averages, not company-specific data.
Would this company be profitable without offshoring?
Every dollar paid offshore leaves the Australian economy — reducing local wages, tax receipts, and economic circulation. Why it matters
Financial data: FY2024. Estimate uses avg AU employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2024, Orica was reported to have 600+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~4.3% when compared to its current workforce of 14,000 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- 🇵🇭 600+ staff reported in Philippines in Back Office.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Department Breakdown
| Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Office | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 600 | Estimated |
Offshoring Timeline
| Date | Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | Back Office | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 600 | Estimated |
| 1 Jan 2025 | Back Office | 🇵🇭 Philippines | — | Estimated |
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What Public Sources Say
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