Private Personal Assistant (PA) Recruitment Agency

Your unflappable sidekick–the person who makes you look even better. Your friends and family won’t recognise the new you. (You even remembered their birthdays!)

Private Personal Assistant (PA) Recruitment Agency

Your unflappable sidekick–the person who makes you look even better. Your friends and family won’t recognise the new you. (You even remembered their birthdays!)

PRIVATE PA RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Trust Sydney’s finest Private Personal Assistant recruitment agency to find your dream Private PA

A private personal assistant is your unflappable sidekick. Remembering birthdays, anniversaries, basically everything that makes your life easy! Personal assistants (PA) provide indispensable support to both individuals and households. PAs make a household and life run like a dream!

They take care of personal/home administration, including household management, travel, holidays, and business, as well as supporting the individual and family.

The role of a personal assistant is exceptionally diverse, encompassing a broad array of responsibilities. This entails serving as the primary point of contact for the family and the entire household staff while also taking charge of supervising and managing various household personnel, such as chefs, nannies, cleaners, and more. In addition, the role involves skillfully coordinating various aspects of family life, including interactions with family members, pets, and schools, as well as meticulously planning and executing holidays, events, house relocations, and renovation projects. Managing a range of assets, from properties and vehicles to planes, horses, boats, and their associated staff, is another integral aspect of the role. Furthermore, personal errands, financial matters, and the intricacies of appointment scheduling are also within the PA’s purview. The position demands unwavering flexibility and 24/7 availability, with occasional travel requirements, while also necessitating seamless collaboration with an executive assistant (EA) to expertly navigate and manage both the personal and professional dimensions of the individual’s life.

Out with the old, in with the EST10 way

The traditional recruitment process for a private personal assistant involves sifting through a mountain of resumes, conducting endless interviews, and crossing fingers, hoping to strike gold. We’re here to change that!

At EST10, we’re all about delivering a concierge-style experience in the world of recruitment. Your private personal assistant isn’t just an organiser — they’re the secret sauce to your sanity! They’re transforming your hurricane of a schedule into a breezy Sunday stroll, all while ensuring your coffee is just the right temperature. That’s why, beyond the usual skills and qualifications checklist, we dive deep into their values, personalities, and dreams. With access to a wide talent pool, the best consultants, and a knack for spotting talent, we have your best interest at heart!

The EST10 recruitment process

Our approach goes beyond the surface — we dive deep into understanding both our clients and candidates. We ask the right questions (even the tough ones) to unearth the bigger picture.

Our process is simple:

  1. Call UsWe love a phone call! Reach out when you’re ready to hire or even just to understand the process and why we are so certain we can find you, your perfect EA!
  2. Visit — We’ll schedule a visit to gain an in-depth understanding of your requirements.
  3. Plan and Timelines — We’ll keep you in the loop about all the key details. And, did we mention our average timeline to fill a permanent role is 5 – 10 days?
  4. Relax — Sit back and relax while we do the heavy lifting.

Can’t wait 5-10 days for your new hire? No problem! We can have a temporary candidate with you within hours, even for eleventh-hour requests.

Let’s Get Started

Looking to recruit a Private PA?

Get in touch with our team to start your recruitment journey.
Or call us directly on 02 9002 0222

Visit us at

Level 10, 66 Hunter St,
Sydney, NSW 2000

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you find me a Private PA to start tomorrow?

Yes! We love finding private PAs on short notice. If you are looking to fill a permanent or temp position, get in touch. 

What is a typical Private PA’s salary?

Salaries for a private personal assistant range from $65,000 to $150,000+ per annum (excluding superannuation), and sometimes higher. We are also starting to see more businesses offer benefits that include:  

  • Bonuses 
  • Healthcare 
  • Gym memberships 
  • Laptops 
  • Mobile phones 
  • Additional leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Education  
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Cars 
  • Living expenses and accommodation  

See our most recent salary guide. 

How much is your agency fee to recruit a Private PA?

It depends on their salary!  

See our full-service recruitment package, where we do it all from writing the job ad to testing, interviewing, selecting candidates.

Learn more about our recruitment agency service options. 

What is the recruitment process?

It all starts with a simple phone call to our lovely EST10 team. We will ask you what you are looking for, and help you identify which approach is best for you.
Then, if you are looking for a temp ASAP, we will start the process right then and there. Or, if you want a long-term placement, we will explain our service option as outlined in the question above.
Learn more about our employment agency process.

What happens if the Private Personal Assistant you send does not work out?

We are so confident about our private PA recruitment solution that our guarantees far exceed the industry standards. 

If you are not completely delighted with your permanent private PA placement within their first three months, we will replace the role at no charge.  

And if you are even slightly unhappy with your temp placement within their first eight hours, again we will replace them at no cost. That is no cost for the first temp placement and no cost for the replacement temporary’s first day. (That is double the industry standard period.) 

In short, we are not happy with the placement unless you are happy about it too. 

What personal qualities should I look for in a Private Personal Assistant?

You will rely on your private PA for more than administrative tasks. They will deal with a lot of personal and confidential information.  

That means qualities to look for in a private PA include: 

  • Trustworthy with the ability to manage sensitive information  
  • Reliable and punctual in performing duties 
  • Discretion and confidentiality in dealing with personal details  
  • Strong time management/organisation skills 
  • Ability to work independently and anticipate your household needs 
Why should EST10 recruit a Private PA for me?

We know where to find the best private PAs, and know what talent looks like. We also recognise potential–and that’s key in a market like this!  

The secret is out that a strong private PA is key to highly successful leaders. But with demand for private PAs increasing, it can be time-consuming to find, recruit and retain top PAs.  

So, what can you do? Trust us to find the perfect PA for you.

Is there a difference between an EA and a Private PA?

Yes, there is, although there can sometimes be a crossover between roles! Your EA will usually provide support in a business or office administrative capacity with limited (if any) personal support.  Your PA, on the other hand, will mainly work on providing you with that personal administrative support. Not sure if it is an EA or private PA you need? Read a little bit more about EA positions or give us a call on 02 9002 0222.

What are the typical work hours for a Private PA?

The hours your private PA will work depends entirely on the role and your needs. Generally, a private PA might expect to work 8 hours per day between regular business hours (8 am – 6 pm).  If you expect your private PA to be on call and work weekends, which is common, then the salary and benefits are reflected at a higher level as well! 

Who do you find Private PAs for?

We can find a private PA for anyone! Some of our clients include high net worth individuals (HNW), C-Suite, celebrities, private households, and senior executives.

Does EST10 only recruit Private Personal Assistant roles in the Sydney CBD?

We recruit for businesses with locations that range from the Sydney CBD to Parramatta, North Sydney, Ryde, Sutherland Shire, Western Sydney and beyond.  

You can also call on us to help you find talent in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, New Zealand, and London.

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