Personal Assistant Jobs near you

Personal assistant tasks typically pay $35 to $70 per hour, depending on your skills and the job type. For example, someone offering admin help and dog walking in Melbourne was offered $40/hr, while a Tasker supporting an NDIS participant earned $1,360 for 20 hours. Customers often post rates like “$200 for 6 hours” or “$350 for a full day.” If you bring strong admin or organisational skills, you can easily earn competitive rates.

Demand stays fairly steady year-round, especially in busy households and small businesses. However, it often picks up before school terms, event seasons, and EOFY. Customers may post urgent tasks like “need help ASAP organising my home and calendar” or “support with a new business launch.”

For general admin or lifestyle support, $35–$50/hr is common. Errand-based or more physical tasks (like cleaning or pickups) may start closer to $30/hr. If the task involves business skills, creative input, or NDIS coordination, you can confidently quote $60/hr or more. For bundled or trial tasks, customers often offer a flat rate—e.g. “$200 for 5–10 hours of help this week.”

Many tasks are hybrid—they start in person and shift to remote. For example, “Initial setup in-person, then mostly online tasks” or “Flexible hours, part remote and part on-site.” Jobs that involve errands, organising spaces, or pickups usually require local, face-to-face support, while calendar, booking, or research can be remote.

Be confident with tools like Google Drive, Canva, Airtasker, Excel, or Xero—customers often list these in their tasks. Mention any NDIS experience, social media skills, or languages (like Mandarin or Spanish), as these can be a big plus. Including phrases in your profile like “love getting organised” or “happy to help with anything from spreadsheets to school drop-offs” builds trust.

Offer package deals for repeat jobs, like “5 hours a week for errands and admin” or “daily school run + calendar management.” Many customers say they’re “open to ongoing help” or “looking to build a long-term relationship with a PA.” Suggesting a trial day or bundled hourly block (e.g. 10 hours/month) can lead to steady work and better rates.