Hire a Fractional Executive in Australia

You need C-suite experience. You don’t need a full-time C-suite salary. Fractional executives give you the strategic leadership of a seasoned CFO, CMO, COO or CTO — on the days you actually need them. Gigomy connects Australian businesses with experienced fractional leaders who’ve held the title, done the job, and know what good looks like.

What Is a Fractional Executive?

A fractional executive is a senior leader who works across multiple businesses simultaneously, dedicating a portion of their time — typically one to three days per week — to each. They bring the same expertise as a full-time executive but without the full-time cost. For growing businesses, this is how you access genuine leadership before you’re ready to hire it permanently.

Roles Available on Gigomy

• Fractional CFO — financial strategy, cash flow, investor relations
• Fractional CMO — brand, growth, demand generation
• Fractional COO — operations, systems, scale
• Fractional CTO — technology strategy, team building, product
• Fractional CHRO — people strategy, culture, organisational design

How It Works

1. Define what you need — Role, time commitment, key outcomes.

2. Get matched — We surface experienced fractional leaders suited to your stage and sector.

3. Start fast — Agree on terms directly. Most engagements begin within two weeks.

Our fractional CFO through Gigomy helped us close a $3M raise and build the financial infrastructure we needed to scale. We couldn’t have afforded a full-time CFO — and we didn’t need to.

— Founder, Series A SaaS company

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days per week does a fractional executive work?

Typically one to three days per week, depending on the engagement. Some fractional executives work on a project or monthly retainer basis. You agree the time commitment directly when you engage them.

Is a fractional executive the same as a consultant?

Not quite. A consultant typically delivers advice or a specific output. A fractional executive takes on an ongoing leadership role — attending leadership meetings, owning their function, and being accountable for outcomes, just like a full-time exec would be.

What size business benefits most from a fractional executive?

Typically businesses with $2M–$50M in revenue, though the model works at any stage where you need senior leadership without a full-time commitment. High-growth startups, SMEs scaling quickly, and businesses in transition (pre-IPO, post-acquisition) are common fits.