What EAs are really worth in 2026 and how the market is measuring it
Recruitment agency EST10 surveyed more than 2,000 clients and candidates for its 2026 salary guide. ...
You keep the office moving and grooving by taking care of the details. Without you, it’s a day of walking in circles.
You keep the office moving and grooving by taking care of the details. Without you, it’s a day of walking in circles.
Looking for your next admin assistant job? We’re here to help you dream big. We’re Sydney’s best boutique recruitment agency for admin assistants.
Admin assistants provide much-needed support to business teams. Over the last few years, we have seen a big increase in demand for Admin Assistants. Junior and intermediate level admin assistants typically support up to 12 people and in some cases, even up to teams of 20 people (depending on the industry) for senior admin assistant positions,
Recently, we have seen some crossover between the junior executive assistant and admin assistant roles. We see this happening when the candidate has taken the initiative to offer, ‘more’ in terms of their support and typically is done so with the more senior members of the team or when the team size is smaller.
We have access to some of the best opportunities across Sydney! From Sydney CBD to Surry Hills, the Northern Beaches, to North Sydney and Macquarie Park and the ‘Hills district’. We can’t wait to help you find the job of your dreams!
The role of admin assistant can include a myriad of duties! Some of the key daily duties you can expect to execute are:
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Within Sydney, admin assistant jobs may also be referred to as team assistants, executive team assistants or team personal assistants. If you’re looking for permanent or temporary work, do get in touch.
Admin assistants in Sydney typically earn from $60,000 up to $95,000 depending on the level of experience.
All salaries/rates are exclusive of superannuation. Further, the below rates do not include additional bonuses or the value of non-monetary benefits.
Junior – $60-70k/Yearly salary, $30-35/Hourly rate
Intermediate – $70-80k/Yearly salary, $40-55/Hourly rate
Senior – $80-95k/Yearly salary, $45-55/Hourly rate
See our most recent salary guide.
Admin assistants in Melbourne typically earn from $60,000 up to $90,000 depending on the level of experience.
All salaries/rates are exclusive of superannuation. Further, the below rates do not include additional bonuses or the value of non-monetary benefits.
Junior – $60-70k/Yearly salary, $30-35/Hourly rate
Intermediate – $70-75k/Yearly salary, $35-40/Hourly rate
Senior – $75-90k/Yearly salary, $40-45/Hourly rate
See our most recent salary guide.
Junior candidates will have 1-2 years administration/reception experience and strong administration skills. We see the admin assistant role as a bridge between general administration roles and intermediate executive assistant positions.
