Our Pricing Philosophy
Pricing should make Fractional CTO support easier to understand, not harder.
As a founder or business owner, you should know what you are paying for, what kind of technology leadership you will receive, and how it will help your business make better decisions. You do not need vague retainers, confusing jargon, or a package that feels bigger than your current needs.
My approach is simple. People before technology.
First, we understand your business, your team, your product, and the decisions you are facing. Then we agree on the right level of Fractional CTO support, whether that is strategic guidance, supplier oversight, a technology roadmap, software project review, or calm senior advice when the technical choices are getting noisy.
The goal is to give you clear, practical technology leadership without the cost or commitment of hiring a full time CTO.
All pricing is in Australian dollars and exludes GST.
Retainer Pricing Packages
Retainer pricing is best when you want regular access to senior Fractional CTO advice without hiring a full time Chief Technology Officer.
It gives you ongoing technology leadership, clear decision support, and practical guidance for your developers, suppliers, roadmap, and product direction. You get the help you need, without paying for a full time executive before the business is ready.
You get reserved time each month, faster access when questions come up, and a steady hand across strategy, delivery, governance and team support.
Hours can be used across any service.
Starter
$5,500 per month + GST
Best for:
Startups and small teams that need strategic guidance without heavy hands-on support.
Includes:
- One deep-dive strategy session per month.
- Up to 8 to 10 hours of total support.
- Meetings, research, email and Slack Q&A.
- High-level architecture and process reviews.
- Vendor and tool recommendations.
Outcome:
You get a clear roadmap and more confidence in your technical decisions, without taking on a full-time role.
Growth
$9,500 per month + GST
Best for:
Growing companies that are juggling multiple projects and need regular technical leadership.
Includes:
- Fortnightly strategy and planning meetings.
- Up to 15 to 18 hours of support.
- Technical planning, backlog grooming and vendor evaluation.
- Slack and email support with a one-business-day response window.
- Process coaching for agile development, lean practices and team communication.
Outcome:
You get better alignment across projects, smoother delivery and a trusted partner who helps you stay ahead of problems.
Enterprise
$14,500 per month + GST
Best for:
Established firms with complex projects, multiple development streams or higher delivery risk.
Includes:
- Weekly leadership and planning sessions.
- Up to 25 to 30 hours of support.
- Sprint planning, code reviews and architecture reviews.
- Vendor negotiation support.
- Mentoring for engineering or product leads.
- Priority response for critical questions or issues.
Outcomes:
You get a senior technical advisor embedded with your team to improve delivery, reduce risk and support confident scaling.
Extra Notes on Retainers
- Hour rollover. Unused hours roll over for one month to help smooth peaks and troughs.
- Flexibility. Need more time? Additional hours are billed at your package’s discounted rate.
- Mix and match. Use your hours for strategy, governance, delivery support, dashboards, risk reviews or leadership coaching.
Discounted Hourly Rates for Additional Retainer Work
These rates apply to extra time beyond the hours included in your monthly retainer.
- Advisor – $160 per hour + GST
- Growth Partner – $170 per hour + GST
- Enterprise – $180 per hour + GST
Need Something Different?
If the tiers above do not fit, we can tailor an engagement around your objectives, timeline and budget.
For example, you may need support for a complex transformation, a leadership program, a security review or a specific delivery challenge.
Book a free consultation and we can shape the right option together.
Hourly Pricing Details
Hourly pricing works well when you only need a short burst of help.
You might have a tricky technical problem, a proposal to review, an integration question or a decision that needs a second pair of eyes.
My standard rate is $200 per hour plus GST. I bill in 30-minute increments, so you only pay for the time you use.
Hourly consulting can help with:
- Troubleshooting a technical issue.
- Reviewing an architecture or proposal.
- Planning your next technology decision.
- Sense-checking a vendor recommendation.
This is a simple way to test the waters before moving into a larger package.
If you later need ongoing support, we can discuss a monthly retainer. Either way, you will leave with clear guidance, practical next steps and, hopefully, one less headache.
Ready to Choose the Right Pricing Option?
Pricing should feel clear before you commit.
If you are not sure whether hourly consulting, a fixed-price package or a retainer is the best fit, book a free consultation.
We’ll talk through your goals, risks and budget, then choose the simplest option that gets you moving.