Personal assistant recruitment matches skilled PAs with roles that suit their expertise and personality. At MJD Recruitment, we connect talented PAs with businesses where they can thrive.
Are you a candidate actively or passively in the job market, looking to secure or be informed about new opportunities that would complement your experience as a Personal Assistant (PA)? Are you an employer looking for a specialised Personal Assistant recruitment agency that will represent you proficiently in sourcing a candidate that will make a difference in your business?
At MJD Recruitment, we are a professional specialist recruitment agency in Australia with dedicated offices in Sydney and Melbourne who effectively recruit for and assist job seeking Personal Assistants across the country. With 80 years of combined experience recruiting PA’s we understand just how much value the right PA can add to your business. We are proud of our incredible network of career minded Personal Assistants, from entry level to senior positions. Over 90% of our roles are filled via our incredible networks, who grow our connections with superstar referrals too.
Recruiting the role of the Personal Assistant (PA) requires particular focus on emotional intelligence (EQ) as well as intelligence quotient (IQ). This ensures that the right ‘fit’ is found, not just the right skillset, resulting in a better match for the employer and the employee. The MJD Recruitment know that when Personal Assistant recruitment is managed with care for ‘fit’ and skill, it results in greater longevity and stronger productivity.
Many of our highly experienced Consultants continue to choose a specialisation in office support and personal assistant recruitment because they understand just how business critical these roles are. The right support staff provide a level of comfort to their teams that allows focus on more strategic matters.
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Personal Assistants need to be highly adaptable and eager to perform both the stimulating and everyday tasks with the same energy, motivation & efficiency.
Expanding company culture beyond the walls of your business is a surefire way to attract potential employees. At MJD Recruitment, we work with professional firms across the East Coast to help them find the perfect private personal assistant in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Promoting a culture that is clear and reflective of your company’s business objectives and values attracts like-minded individuals, which means less time sorting through applications and candidates who don’t quite fit with what you are looking for.
In addition, being open about your organisation’s workplace culture assists candidates in mapping their career objectives. If they like what they see, they are more likely to stay with the company, remaining eager to learn and becoming an integral part of the team. At MJD Recruitment, we advertise personal assistant (PA) jobs in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, allowing our candidates to nominate employers of choice. When candidates recognise company culture, they are more likely to understand who and what they want out of an organisation. So if your business objectives align with theirs, you might find yourself recruiting the perfect PA.
This helps your PA start achieving their goals as soon as possible by outlining for them the duties of a personal assistant.
Whether you have been searching for personal assistants jobs in Brisbane or are looking to fill a personal assistant (PA) job role in Brisbane, we are the recruitment agency for you. Finding the perfect personal assistant’s job is easier with a recruitment agency scouting the right company for you. Personal assistants possess unique personality traits, such as being adaptable, efficient, and motivated.
With our recruitment agency, we ensure you as our candidate are the first to hear about new job opportunities before they are advertised to the public. We make certain that you are put at an advantage through your application process.
As a company, it’s incredibly beneficial to work with a PA recruitment agency in Brisbane to ensure you hire a Personal Secretary that is right for your team. We establish from the beginning which candidates would be ideal for which companies via the interview process, applications, and screening stages. Our clients provide us with an extensive list of what they are looking for in an employee, and we aim to find the candidate that would best fit within that environment.
Other benefits from an employee and business owners perspective include:
At MJD Recruitment, we have over 80 years of experience in recruitment. We take great pride in our role as a genuine partner to prestigious organisations throughout Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, providing them with the highest quality referrals and recruits for their vacant positions. Likewise, we make sure our candidates feel valued and supported in their journey to find the position that allows them to flourish. So whether you’re looking for new employment opportunities through a recruitment agency or additional specialist recruitment services, MJD Recruitment can help you make the right connections.
MJD Recruitment places Personal Assistants at all levels – from junior administrative support through to senior PAs aligned to executives and C-suite leaders. Whether you’re looking for a career PA, a hybrid EA/PA, or someone with specific industry exposure, we have access to a trusted network of professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments.
Our strength lies in understanding the unique dynamics of each PA role – from managing complex schedules and stakeholder relationships, to supporting strategic business outcomes and matching you with individuals who bring both capability and the right working style to complement your team.
At MJD Recruitment, the cost to engage our services depends on the recruitment model you choose – contingent or retained. We offer flexible options to suit your business needs, and all permanent placements come with a satisfaction guarantee.
Clients who partner with us exclusively benefit from reduced fees, while our contingent model ensures you only pay upon successful placement. We tailor each engagement to meet your requirements, always aiming to deliver value and results.
For a tailored quote or to discuss your next PA hire, contact our Sydney team at (02) 8042 1840 or info@mjdrecruitment.com.au.
Yes, we place both temporary and permanent Personal Assistants. Our temp division can assist with urgent cover, same day call ins, or project based needs -with many roles turned around within half a day thanks to our trusted, ready-to-go talent pool.
For long-term placements, our permanent team focuses on finding Personal Assistants who align with your executive’s working style, industry demands, and future goals – ensuring both skillset and cultural fit.
At MJD Recruitment, we take a tailored and consultative approach to ensure we find a Personal Assistant who not only has the right skillset but also aligns with your executive’s working style and your company’s culture. We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your support needs, team dynamic, and long-term goals. From there, we conduct a strategic search across our talent pool, exclusive networks, and targeted channels. Every candidate is thoroughly assessed through behavioural-based interviews, reference checks, and, where appropriate, complimentary personality profiling to ensure the best cultural and performance fit. We then present a high-quality shortlist with detailed candidate summaries and support you through interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
For urgent needs, we also have a trusted temp talent pool ready to go, often turning around temporary placements within half a day. Our support doesn’t stop at placement – we remain in touch with both the client and successful candidate to gather feedback and ensure the long-term success of every hire.
We regularly recruit for a broad range of Personal Assistant roles across Sydney, from entry-level through to senior business support and executive support positions. Opportunities may be permanent, contract, or temp-to-perm, depending on the needs of our clients.
To view a selection of the roles we’re currently working on, head to our ‘Current Jobs’ tab. For access to the full scope of live and upcoming opportunities, including roles that may not be advertised – you can give our Sydney team a call on (02) 8042 1840 and one of our consultants will be happy to assist.
While formal qualifications such as business administration or executive support certificates can be beneficial, most employers place greater value on proven experience and capability. Key attributes include strong communication skills, discretion, time management, initiative, and prior experience supporting senior leaders or teams.
Industry exposure, advanced document handling, and confidence with modern systems and technology are also highly regarded. Ultimately, success in a PA role comes down to reliability, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate needs and add value beyond task management.
Salaries for Personal Assistant roles in Sydney can vary depending on experience, responsibilities, and the industry you’re working in. PAs supporting C-suite executives or working within sectors like finance or legal may be eligible for more competitive packages, including performance-based bonuses.
For a detailed breakdown of current salary trends and benchmarks across the office support market, you can download a copy of our 2025 Market Insight Report, which includes our full salary guide, here: mjdrecruitment.com.au/market-report-2025
Our job listings are updated regularly, often daily. However, many roles are filled through our referral network or before being advertised, so we recommend registering with us directly to be considered for confidential and exclusive opportunities.
