Hire Executive Assistants in Brisbane
A senior leader's time is the most expensive resource in the business, and a good Executive Assistant protects it. This page covers what executive assistants do across Brisbane's businesses, what the role pays, and how we keep experienced EAs matched to the leaders who need them.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Temporary, Contract & Permanent
Senior Support Role
High Demand Role
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Executive assistants provide high-level administrative and strategic support to senior executives, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, arranging travel, and acting as a key point of contact between the executive and internal or external stakeholders.
The role demands sound judgement, genuine discretion and the ability to anticipate what an executive needs before being asked, often while managing confidential information and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
In Brisbane, executive assistants work across corporate, government, healthcare and professional services organisations, supporting C-level executives, directors and senior managers. Demand is consistent, and businesses place real value on EAs who bring more than calendar management, genuine proactivity, sound business judgement and the ability to represent their executive professionally.
Our recruitment guide on hiring administration and office support staff in Brisbane explains why good candidates are harder to find right now, and what separates an EA who anticipates needs from one who simply manages a diary.
What We Screen For
Demonstrated Executive Assistant Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience supporting senior executives or directors, with experience in larger or fast-paced organisations highly regarded.
Discretion and Sound Judgement
The role involves access to highly confidential information. Candidates need a proven track record of discretion and sound business judgement.
Advanced Diary and Stakeholder Management
Strong organisational skills are essential, including the ability to manage a complex executive calendar and coordinate competing demands across multiple stakeholders.
Initiative and Proactivity
The best executive assistants anticipate needs and solve problems before being asked. Candidates need to demonstrate genuine initiative rather than just task completion.
Communication and Professional Representation
The role requires polished, professional communication, often representing the executive directly in correspondence and interactions with senior stakeholders.
Composure Under Pressure
Executive assistant work often involves shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Candidates need to stay calm and effective when things change quickly.
Licenses and Tickets
- No specific licences required for most placements
- Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration. Advantageous
Where We Place Executive Assistants
Executive assistant is a role businesses need to get right the first time, since the relationship between an EA and their executive is built on trust and working compatibility. We maintain active relationships with experienced executive assistants across Brisbane and can move quickly when a vacancy arises.
Temporary Staffing
When you need executive assistant support fast, whether for an unplanned absence or a short-term period, we deploy screened candidates quickly.
Contract Staffing
For fixed-term requirements or a trial period before committing long-term, we supply experienced executive assistants on a contract basis with terms confirmed upfront.
Permanent Recruitment
For businesses building a long-term executive support relationship, we source and place permanent executive assistants who bring the discretion, judgement and reliability the role demands.
$70,000 – $120,000
per yearPay Rates for Executive Assistants in Brisbane
Executive assistant salaries in Brisbane typically range from $70,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and the seniority of the executive being supported. General market averages sit between $88,000 and $94,000, with entry-level roles starting closer to $70,000 and experienced EAs supporting C-level executives reaching $120,000 or more.
Candidates supporting C-suite executives, or with experience in large or complex organisations, typically attract rates at the higher end of the range. Contract and temporary placements are quoted separately based on assignment length and scope.
Core Industry
Administration and Office Support Brisbane
Executive assistants work across corporate, government, healthcare and professional services organisations, providing the high-level support that allows senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities.
