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Hire an offshore personal assistant for NSW businesses
Hire a skilled, English-proficient offshore Personal Assistant for your New South Wales business from just A$1,300/month. All Adept Personal Assistant candidates are pre-vetted, work AEST hours — giving your NSW team real-time collaboration — and are placed within 10 business days of your brief.
You interview before you hireAEST/AEDT business hoursOne monthly price
$65,000midpoint Australian salary for a personal assistant
Range $55–75k
5.45%NSW payroll tax on wages above the threshold
New South Wales revenue office
12%super guarantee on top of salary
ATO, from 1 July 2025
$59,368estimated yearly saving vs a typical local hire
Calculated below
Across New South Wales
Personal Assistant support for businesses in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.
NSW
Sydney
A dedicated personal assistant for your Sydney business, working AEST/AEDT hours and using your systems.
NSW professional services firms and consultancies using offshore personal assistant professionals for diary management
Personal Assistant from$1,450/mo
NSW
Newcastle
A dedicated personal assistant for your Newcastle business, working AEST/AEDT hours and using your systems.
Sydney and NSW real estate agencies using offshore personal assistant professionals for personal errands coordination
Personal Assistant from$1,450/mo
NSW
Wollongong
A dedicated personal assistant for your Wollongong business, working AEST/AEDT hours and using your systems.
NSW law firms and legal practices using offshore personal assistant professionals for research
Personal Assistant from$1,450/mo
NSW pricing
Admin roles: NSW cost vs Adept.
| Role | AU salary range | Local cost /mo* | Adept /mo + GST | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal AssistantThis page | $55–75k | $6,397 | $1,450 /mo | $59,368/yr |
| Virtual Assistant | $50–65k | $5,659 | $1,250 /mo | $52,910/yr |
| Executive Assistant | $70–95k | $8,120 | $1,600 /mo | $78,236/yr |
| Receptionist | $48–60k | $5,315 | $1,300 /mo | $48,176/yr |
| Data Entry Specialist | $46–58k | $5,118 | $1,200 /mo | $47,014/yr |
| Office Manager | $65–85k | $7,382 | $1,650 /mo | $68,778/yr |
*Midpoint salary plus 12% super and 5.45% NSW payroll tax (payroll tax applies once total wages pass the state threshold). Adept prices include salary, benefits, laptop, Manila office and HR.
Why NSW businesses hire an offshore personal assistant
A colleague on your hours, at a fraction of the cost.
- Dedicated support at a fraction of local PA cost
- Available across your full working day with AEST alignment
- Filipino PAs are discreet, adaptable, and proactive
- NSW businesses save 60–70% hiring an offshore Personal Assistant compared to the Sydney market rate of A$55,000–A$75,000 annually
Working hours overlap
Your day is their day shift.
Sydney (AEST)9:00am
Manila (PHT)7:00am
Manila is 2 hours behind Sydney (3 in daylight saving), so your business day is a normal day shift for them.
What's the difference between a PA and a VA?
A PA is dedicated exclusively to one person and typically handles a broader, more personal mix of tasks. A VA may support multiple people and focuses on general administrative work.
Can a PA manage my personal appointments as well as work?
Yes. Personal assistants routinely manage both professional and personal scheduling — medical appointments, family logistics, and personal tasks included.
How do I communicate tasks to my PA?
Via email, WhatsApp, Slack, or however you prefer. Most PAs adapt to your communication style within the first week.
Will my PA proactively flag things I might forget?
Yes. A strong PA anticipates needs, prompts ahead of deadlines, and surfaces issues before they become problems.
How long does it take to get a PA fully productive?
2–3 weeks for most principals. The faster you document your preferences and patterns, the faster your PA reaches full effectiveness.
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