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Custom Software Development, Built to Fit and Yours to Own

Bespoke business applications, custom web and database solutions, automation, integrations and legacy modernisation, for small business to enterprise. Built by an Australian team and handed over with full source code and intellectual property.

From consultancy to finished software, 20 years, 350+ projects, small business to Defence.

Custom Software Development, Built to Fit and Yours to Own

Bespoke business applications, custom web and database solutions, automation, integrations and legacy modernisation, for small business to enterprise. Built by an Australian team and handed over with full source code and intellectual property.

From consultancy to finished software, 20 years, 350+ projects, small business to Defence.

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Since 2003

Two decades building software

350+ Projects

Delivered across Australia

Sydney Based

Consultants and engineers

Approved Supplier

DTA: Defence, APS & Finance

What We Build

01

Bespoke Business Systems

We build software around how your business works, from replacing spreadsheets and inboxes to complete operational platforms, portals, scheduling, compliance and case management.

02

Workflow and Process Automation

We automate repetitive work such as approvals, quoting, document handling, data entry and reconciliation using the right mix of custom software and platform tools.

03

Systems Integration and APIs

We connect disconnected systems, remove duplicate work and improve data reliability through robust integrations and APIs built for long-term use.

04

Legacy Modernisation

We modernise ageing systems through rehosting, replatforming, refactoring or staged rebuilds, while keeping essential services running throughout the transition.

05

Product Development and SaaS

We help turn ideas into commercial software products, from first release through to scalable SaaS platforms with accounts, permissions, billing and multi-tenant capability.

06

AI Enabled Features

We add practical AI capabilities such as document understanding, natural language search, forecasting and anomaly detection directly into the software your team already uses.

01

Bespoke Business Systems

We build software around how your business works, from replacing spreadsheets and inboxes to complete operational platforms, portals, scheduling, compliance and case management.

02

Workflow and Process Automation

We automate repetitive work such as approvals, quoting, document handling, data entry and reconciliation using the right mix of custom software and platform tools.

03

Systems Integration and APIs

We connect disconnected systems, remove duplicate work and improve data reliability through robust integrations and APIs built for long-term use.

04

Legacy Modernisation

We modernise ageing systems through rehosting, replatforming, refactoring or staged rebuilds, while keeping essential services running throughout the transition.

05

Product Development and SaaS

We help turn ideas into commercial software products, from first release through to scalable SaaS platforms with accounts, permissions, billing and multi-tenant capability.

06

AI Enabled Features

We add practical AI capabilities such as document understanding, natural language search, forecasting and anomaly detection directly into the software your team already uses.

How we build.

AI builds software faster, but accountability for making it secure, reliable and maintainable still requires experience.

01

Discovery and specification

Requirements, data, integrations and acceptance criteria are written down and agreed before the build starts. AI tooling is fast but it does not guess intent, so the thinking happens here. You approve the specification and it drives everything that follows.

02

Wireframes and working prototypes

We map the interface, then build prototypes you can use rather than read about. Assisted tooling gets us there in days rather than weeks, so your feedback arrives early enough to still change the direction of the build.

03

Build with human review

Every line that ships goes through senior engineer review, automated testing and security scanning, regardless of how it was drafted. The speed comes out of the drafting, not out of the checks that follow it.

04

Testing and security scanning

Coverage extends into the edge cases people forget, while static analysis and dependency scanning run through the delivery pipeline. Vulnerable packages are caught before release rather than after it.

05

Deployment and documentation

Releases ship with architecture notes, API references and handover documentation kept current as part of the build. The next team to touch your system can understand it without archaeology.

06

Ongoing support and maintenance

Bug fixes, security patching, dependency updates and new feature work, sized to what your system actually needs. Software that gets used keeps changing, so we plan for that from the start.

Why Clients Trust Us.

Why Clients Trust Us.

The breadth of experience with small businesses, large corporations and government helps us listen, advise and approach every project from initial scope through to delivery and ongoing support, adapting to the scale, complexity and needs of each client.

The breadth of experience with small businesses, large corporations and government helps us listen, advise and approach every project from initial scope through to delivery and ongoing support, adapting to the scale, complexity and needs of each client.

20 Years Proven

Two decades of delivery and more than 500 completed projects give us the experience to anticipate challenges, make sound decisions and deliver software that lasts.

20 Years Proven

Two decades of delivery and more than 500 completed projects give us the experience to anticipate challenges, make sound decisions and deliver software that lasts.

Clients Stay

Most of our clients, including Onsite Rental and Defence, have worked with us for years, returning for new projects, enhancements and support as their needs evolve.

Clients Stay

Most of our clients, including Onsite Rental and Defence, have worked with us for years, returning for new projects, enhancements and support as their needs evolve.

Trusted Credentials

Approved across DTA, state government and national enterprise supplier panels, with two decades without a cyber incident and experience meeting Essential Eight, Defence and other security standards.

Trusted Credentials

Approved across DTA, state government and national enterprise supplier panels, with two decades without a cyber incident and experience meeting Essential Eight, Defence and other security standards.

You Stay in Control

Start small, prove the value and scale when you’re ready. Our agile approach keeps scope, priorities and budget in your hands, so you decide how far we go.

You Stay in Control

Start small, prove the value and scale when you’re ready. Our agile approach keeps scope, priorities and budget in your hands, so you decide how far we go.

You Own It

Your source code, documentation and IP are handed over to you, with no vendor lock-in or exit penalty. You remain in control of what we build.

You Own It

Your source code, documentation and IP are handed over to you, with no vendor lock-in or exit penalty. You remain in control of what we build.

Proven at Scale

From small businesses to national enterprises and government, we’ve delivered across different scales and complexities, bringing the same experience and delivery discipline to every project.

Proven at Scale

From small businesses to national enterprises and government, we’ve delivered across different scales and complexities, bringing the same experience and delivery discipline to every project.

Our Clients

You Set the Scope. You Control the Spend.

Fully Custom

When you need complete control, we build from the ground up. You own the code and IP, minimise third-party dependencies and avoid growing per-user licence fees, keeping long-term costs in your control.

Accelerate Where Sensible

Not everything needs bespoke code. Where it makes sense, we use AI, Azure, Power Platform and other proven tools to reduce time and cost, while being clear about the costs, trade-offs and dependencies before you commit.

Spend at Your Pace

You set the scope, priorities and budget. We deliver in usable phases, so you can start small, prove the value and decide when, how much and how far to invest next.

Potential R&D Benefit

Eligible development may qualify for the Australian Government R&D Tax Incentive, potentially reducing your net investment. We support the required documentation, with eligibility confirmed by your tax adviser.

Recent Projects

Two decades of consulting and engineering has left its mark on small businesses, national corporations and trusted government infrastructure, across industries and technologies.

Integrated ERP, IoT & GPS Platform

Since 2016, IT Magnet has partnered with Onsite Rental Group to drive its digital transformation across mining and construction. We developed Onsite Connect, an integrated ERP and customer platform covering CRM, finance, inventory, bookings, asset management and reporting. Using Azure, Power BI, IoT, GPS and AI, the platform also provides major customers including BHP, Rio Tinto and FMG with real-time equipment, utilisation and operational insights.

Career Planning Through a Digital Platform

Built for the Australian Public Service Commission and used across many Australian Government departments, this secure platform helps employees explore career pathways, understand the skills required for future roles and plan their development. AI-assisted features analyse CVs and profile information to suggest relevant skills, helping employees identify strengths, capability gaps and opportunities for mobility, training and career progression.

Voyage Management & Web Portal

Our team developed a comprehensive and highly secure voyage management system for the Defence department’s youth scheme, covering voyage scheduling, applicant management, ecommerce and workflow automation. We also developed a secure applicant portal for applications. Hosted in Azure and integrated with the backend system, the solution generates Power BI reports for easy tracking and monitoring.

SaaS Ergonomic Assessment, Small Business Growth

Supporting a small business for over a decade, we have seen Ergoworks grow into a national and global provider. Along the way, we developed a secure SaaS portal for ergonomic and physiotherapy assessments, client dashboards and reporting. The platform supports branded multi-tenant access, federated authentication, privacy-compliant data handling and thousands of users across multiple regions.

Data Cleansing, Analysis and Insights

Beach Energy engaged IT Magnet to improve a complex and manual financial reporting process. Drawing on our experience and consultation with key stakeholders, we redesigned the workflow and used targeted AI-assisted data cleansing to correct inaccuracies and realign categories. The cleansed data was integrated into a data warehouse and prepared for Power BI, improving reporting accuracy, reducing manual effort and supporting faster, more confident decisions.

National Practice Management for 200 Legal Centres

IT Magnet consulted legal centres in every state and territory, the Attorney General’s Department as primary funder, and government bodies across the sector, then advised on data standards, regulatory compliance and reporting requirements. Around 200 centres were running on spreadsheets and mismatched applications, so we architected, designed and built a single national system, migrated their data into a common standard, and continue to support it in day to day operation.

Integrated ERP, IoT & GPS Platform

Since 2016, IT Magnet has partnered with Onsite Rental Group to drive its digital transformation across mining and construction. We developed Onsite Connect, an integrated ERP and customer platform covering CRM, finance, inventory, bookings, asset management and reporting. Using Azure, Power BI, IoT, GPS and AI, the platform also provides major customers including BHP, Rio Tinto and FMG with real-time equipment, utilisation and operational insights.

Career Planning Through a Digital Platform

Built for the Australian Public Service Commission and used across many Australian Government departments, this secure platform helps employees explore career pathways, understand the skills required for future roles and plan their development. AI-assisted features analyse CVs and profile information to suggest relevant skills, helping employees identify strengths, capability gaps and opportunities for mobility, training and career progression.

Voyage Management & Web Portal

Our team developed a comprehensive and highly secure voyage management system for the Defence department’s youth scheme, covering voyage scheduling, applicant management, ecommerce and workflow automation. We also developed a secure applicant portal for applications. Hosted in Azure and integrated with the backend system, the solution generates Power BI reports for easy tracking and monitoring.

SaaS Ergonomic Assessment, Small Business Growth

Supporting a small business for over a decade, we have seen Ergoworks grow into a national and global provider. Along the way, we developed a secure SaaS portal for ergonomic and physiotherapy assessments, client dashboards and reporting. The platform supports branded multi-tenant access, federated authentication, privacy-compliant data handling and thousands of users across multiple regions.

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FAQ

Who owns the source code and intellectual property?

You do, in full. On completion you receive the source code, the repositories, the deployment configuration and the documentation, with intellectual property assigned to your organisation under Australian law and Australian jurisdiction. We put this in the contract before work starts rather than negotiating it at handover. If you later decide to move to another provider or bring the work in house, nothing in our arrangement is designed to make that difficult.

What does a custom software project cost, and how long does it take?
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What Clients Say

What Clients Say

  • "IT Magnet has delivered innovative, pioneering solutions by leveraging a variety of cutting-edge technologies, The team is friendly, challenge-seeking and one of our most trusted technology partners."

    Anthony Bolack

    National IT Manager, Onsite Rental Group

  • "The product developed by IT Magnet has propelled us to leadership in online assessment and recommendation for employees' ergonomic risks, now widely adopted by numerous large corporations and government"

    John Rutherford

    General Manager, Ergoworks Consulting

  • "IT Magnet worked closely with our team to develop and deliver a one-stop-shop solution, accessible via App or web-platform, that is completely configurable for our challenging needs"

    Adrian Black

    Managing Director, Black Line Group

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