Personal Assistant Jobs Sydney & Melbourne

The unflappable sidekick. You remember birthdays, anniversaries, basically everything that makes an executive’s life easy!

Personal Assistant Jobs Sydney & Melbourne

The unflappable sidekick. You remember birthdays, anniversaries, basically everything that makes an executive’s life easy!

PERSONAL ASSISTANT JOBS

The best Personal Assistant jobs in Sydney

Looking for your next personal assistant job? We’re here to help you dream big. For all administration roles, we are  Sydney’s best boutique recruitment agency

Personal assistants provide indispensable support to both individuals and households.

Your duties will vary depending on the individual or family the personal assistant is supporting, however, personal assistants are generally responsible for personal/home administration including household management and travel. While corporate executive assistants may take on some personal duties as part of their role, there is indeed a place for a “true” private personal assistant who looks after personal duties entirely. 

At EST10, we recruit for a number of personal assistant jobs to support high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and celebrities. Our experienced consultants take the time to understand your past experience and dream opportunities to help you find a role that is perfectly matched to your strengths, personality and potential. We have access to some of the best opportunities in Sydney, many of which are not openly advertised. We can’t wait to help you find the job of your dreams!

PERSONAL ASSISTANT JOBS

What does a Personal Assistant do?

The role of a personal assistant can include a myriad of duties but some of the key daily duties you can be expected to execute are:

  • Supervising household e.g. staff, chefs, nannies etc.
  • Coordinate with family members and schools
  • Planning holidays, events and house moves
  • Manage properties, cars, horses, boats etc.
  • Occasional travel
  • Running personal errands
  • Overseeing finances
  • Flexibility to be on call 24/7
  • In some cases coordinate with an EA to seamlessly manage personal and professional life

our Personal Assistant Jobs Sydney & Melbourne

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Sydney, NSW 2000

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between a temporary and a permanent Personal Assistant job?

There isn’t too much difference in the roles and responsibilities of temporary and permanent personal assistant jobs. Although with a temporary personal assistant job you need to be able to jump straight into the role and hit the ground running! If you’re looking for permanent or temporary work, do get in touch.

What are Personal Assistants also known as?

The term personal assistant is often abbreviated to PA. A personal assistant may also be referred to as private PA, lifestyle PA or private household PA. 

In some businesses, the terms executive assistant and personal assistant (PA) are used interchangeably for junior executive assistant positions; however, the executive assistants will usually only support in a business capacity.

How much do Personal Assistants earn in Sydney?

Personal assistants in Sydney typically earn from $65,000 to $150,000+ depending on the level of experience. And in some cases, accommodation, cars, gym memberships and health insurance are also included. 

All salaries/rates are based on NSW/VIC positions and are exclusive of superannuation. Further, the below rates do not include additional bonuses or the value of non-monetary benefits.

Junior – $65-75k/Yearly salary, $30-40/Hourly rate

Intermediate – $75-90k/Yearly salary, $40-45/Hourly rate

Senior – $90-150k+/Yearly salary, $45-55/Hourly rate

See our most recent salary guide.

How much do Personal Assistants earn in Melbourne?

Personal assistants in Melbourne typically earn from $65,000 to $130,000+  depending on the level of experience. As with Sydney, in some cases, accommodation, cars, gym memberships and health insurance are also included. 

All salaries/rates are based on NSW/VIC positions and 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, $28-35/Hourly rate

Intermediate – $75-90k/Yearly salary, $35-45/Hourly rate

Senior – $90-130k+/Yearly salary, $45-55/Hourly rate

See our most recent salary guide.

What is a typical career pathway for Personal Assistants?

Personal assistants come from a variety of backgrounds. This role is best suited to candidates with prior administration experience, outstanding organisation and coordination skills, high EQ and a mature approach.

How many Personal Assistant jobs do you have in Sydney?

We have a constant flow of positions so do keep an eye on our website to see what is available.

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