For clients looking for elite Executive Assistant recruitment, and candidates seeking Executive Assistant jobs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
If you’re looking at an ever-growing stack of paperwork on your desk, your unopened emails are piling up, and you’re drowning in a sea of to-do lists and sticky notes, it sounds like you need the professional expertise of an executive assistant.
MJD Recruitment specialises in Executive Assistant roles at every level — from entry-level and developing EAs through to highly experienced C-Suite and Chief of Staff positions. We regularly recruit for executives across industries including legal, finance, professional services, property, and global corporates. Whether it’s supporting a single leader, working in a 1:2 or 1:3 structure, or partnering at board level, our expertise ensures the right match between executive needs and EA capability.
Our process is designed to be thorough, efficient, and tailored to each executive’s needs. We begin with a detailed consultation to understand the role requirements, leadership style and cultural environment. From there, we tap into our extensive EA network, built over more than a decade and strengthened by referrals to identify the strongest matches.
Every candidate is carefully screened not only for technical skills like diary management, inbox support, and stakeholder liaison, but also for personality, motivations, and emotional intelligence. We then provide a curated shortlist, coordinate interviews and feedback, and support you right through to offer and onboarding. Post-placement, we remain in contact with both client and candidate to ensure long-term success.
We conduct behavioural interviews to assess judgment, resilience, confidentiality and stakeholder management — all critical traits for high-level executive support. Many of our candidates come referred or are known to us through previous placements, allowing us to confidently recommend EAs with proven track records at the senior level. In addition, we complete thorough reference checks and draw on our deep knowledge of the executive support profession to ensure each candidate can represent both the executive and the organisation with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Executive Assistants and office support roles are at the very heart of what we do — they are the most common positions we recruit and the area where our expertise truly shines. Over more than a decade, we’ve built one of Australia’s strongest networks of executive support professionals, with many of our placements coming through referrals and long-standing relationships.
Our consultants understand the unique dynamics of the EA role, from managing complex schedules to acting as a trusted business partner at the C-Suite level and we take the time to match not only skills but also personality, working style, and cultural fit. This combination of deep specialisation, proven results, and an unparalleled candidate network is what makes MJD Recruitment a trusted partner for sourcing outstanding Executive Assistants.
We consistently have EA roles available across Sydney, including C-suite positions, business partner-style roles, and EAs in high-growth businesses. These are often confidential or unlisted, so we recommend registering with our team directly to access the full scope.
Executive Assistant roles can vary by industry and level of seniority, but most employers look for a mix of formal training and proven experience. Many EAs hold qualifications in business administration or related fields, while others progress from strong administrative or team assistant backgrounds. At the entry level, organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.
For mid to senior-level positions, employers expect demonstrated experience managing complex diaries, travel, and inboxes, as well as exposure to project work, stakeholder liaison, and decision-making support. At the C-Suite level, discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to act as a true business partner are critical. Increasingly, AI literacy and digital skills are also in demand to help executives work more efficiently.
At MJD Recruitment, we only specialise in Executive Assistant and office support roles, so we understand the different pathways available — whether you’re looking to step up into a C-Suite EA position, transition into a more strategic partnership role, or find the right cultural fit. Our consultants take the time to understand your career goals, working style, and preferred industries, then match you with opportunities from our extensive EA network and long-standing client relationships.
We also provide tailored advice on resumes, interview preparation, and salary expectations, giving you the tools and confidence to secure a role that aligns with both your skills and ambitions.
Yes. Along with Sydney, MJD Recruitment places Executive Assistants in both Melbourne and Brisbane. We work with top-tier corporates, professional services firms, and boutique businesses, recruiting for roles ranging from entry-level EAs through to senior C-Suite and Chief of Staff positions. Our extensive network across all three cities ensures we can connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career goals and client needs.
