Front office · Full-time · Sri Lanka & Philippines
Hire an offshore executive assistant for founders and leaders
We recruit experienced executive assistants in the Philippines and Sri Lanka who run your diary, inbox, travel and follow-ups so you can focus on decisions. They work only for you, full-time, and become the person who keeps everything moving.
Quick answer
How much does an offshore executive assistant cost?
A full-time offshore executive assistant costs a monthly salary plus our fee. Salaries typically run A$900–1,500 a month in Sri Lanka and A$1,600–2,500 in the Philippines. Our fee is either $5,999 + GST once (then $0 or $350 a month) or $1,000 a month with no upfront fee. Executive assistants sit above general VAs because they manage priorities, not just tasks.
What the role covers
Your time protected, your follow-ups done
A good executive assistant works a step ahead: they prepare you for each meeting, chase what was promised and keep your week aligned with your priorities.
Diary management
Run your calendar across time zones, protect focus time and handle rescheduling.
Inbox control
Sort email into action, waiting and FYI, and draft replies for your approval.
Meeting preparation
Prepare agendas and briefing notes, take minutes and send action lists.
Travel and events
Book flights, accommodation and venues, with full itineraries.
Projects and follow-up
Track commitments from meetings and chase owners until they close.
Personal admin
Handle renewals, bookings and paperwork you agree to delegate.
How we screen
What we test before you see a shortlist
Every candidate has phone and video interviews with our recruiters and a skills assessment set for your role. For a executive assistant that covers:
- Written English: an inbox exercise with replies drafted in your style
- Prioritisation: a messy week to plan around fixed commitments
- Discretion and judgement, checked in interviews and references
- Confident use of AI tools for drafts and summaries, with checking
Tools
Screened on your tools
Name your tools in the briefing and we assess candidates on them, not just on the names in a CV.
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Superhuman
- Calendly
- Notion
- Asana
- Slack
- Zoom
Salaries and costs
What a full-time offshore executive assistant costs
Two parts: the team member's monthly salary, which you agree before you commit, and our fee. The ranges below run from solid mid-level to senior, for people with strong English. We recruit at the experienced end of the market, so expect most hires in the upper half.
Sri Lanka
A$900–1,500 a month
UTC+5:30 · 4.5 hrs behind AEST
Suits research, document-heavy support and preparing everything before your morning.
Philippines
A$1,600–2,500 a month
UTC+8 · 2 hrs behind AEST
Suits live diary and inbox work through the Australian day, with near-full AEST overlap.
READY FOR YOU
$5,999 + GST once
Then $0/mo (SOR) or $350/mo (EOR), plus salary. 3-month replacement guarantee.
MANAGED FOR YOU
$1,000 / month
Plus salary. No recruitment fee, 12-month commitment, 5-month guarantee.
Salary ranges are a guide in Australian dollars, before IT options. The exact figure depends on experience and the skills in your brief. Compare every option →
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Where this role fits
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Executive Assistant FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between an executive assistant and a virtual assistant?
A virtual assistant handles a list of tasks. An executive assistant manages your time and priorities: they decide what reaches you, prepare you for meetings and follow up on your behalf. EAs are usually more experienced and paid more.
Can an offshore EA manage confidential information?
Yes, with sensible controls: accounts you own, shared folders instead of personal ones, and access you can revoke. We check discretion in interviews and references.
Which country suits an executive assistant?
The Philippines suits EAs who work live with you through the day. Sri Lanka suits EAs who prepare documents and research ahead of your morning.
How much does it cost in total?
Add the monthly salary to our fee. Ready for You is $5,999 + GST once, then $0 a month on Setup of Record or $350 a month on Employer of Record. Managed for You is $1,000 a month on a 12-month commitment with no recruitment fee. IT options are extra and quoted with your role.
How do I get started with an EA?
List the jobs that take your time each week. We use that list to write the role and design the skills test. Our blog guide to calendar management for founders shows what to hand over first.
Plan your executive assistant hire
Tell us the work you want handed over. Free, 30 minutes, and you leave with a salary and cost estimate.