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Executive and Admin Assistants

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Offshore Staffing

What Is an Offshore Executive Assistant?

An offshore executive assistant is a full-time remote professional who supports business owners and senior leaders with high-level administrative and operational tasks. They act as an extension of you, managing your schedule, communications, and projects with precision and discretion.

Free yourself from the tasks that slow you down. WorkMate Pro helps business owners and executives hire skilled offshore assistants who manage calendars, communications, and operational detail — so you can focus on what matters most.

Executive and Admin Assistants

What They Do

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Calendar and diary management
  • Email inbox management and correspondence
  • Meeting preparation, agendas, and minutes
  • Travel booking and itinerary coordination
  • Document preparation, editing, and formatting
  • Research and briefing document preparation
  • Project coordination and task follow-up
  • CRM and contact database management
  • Expense tracking and basic financial admin
  • Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Presentation creation and formatting

Best Fit

Is This Right For You?

  • Business owners spending too much time on scheduling and admin rather than strategy
  • Executives who need a trusted right-hand to manage their day
  • Small leadership teams lacking admin support staff
  • Founders scaling their business who need operational support without the cost of a local EA
  • Professionals managing complex projects, travel, or multi-stakeholder communications

The Numbers

What Does It Cost?

Hiring locally in Australia costs significantly more — and that's before recruitment fees and office overheads.

Hiring Locally (AUS)

$65,000–$85,000 per year

Plus super, recruitment fees & overheads

With WorkMate Pro

Save 50%–70%

All-inclusive monthly cost, no hidden fees

How It Works

Our 5-Step Process

From your first call to your first day with a new team member — we handle the heavy lifting.

1

Book a Free Strategy Call

We understand your business, the role you need, and your goals in a 30-minute no-obligation conversation.

2

We Recruit & Shortlist

Our recruitment team identifies candidates with the right skills and experience, presenting you with a curated shortlist.

3

You Interview & Decide

Meet shortlisted candidates, review their work, and choose your hire. We coordinate interviews and support your selection.

4

We Onboard & Set Up

We handle employment contracts, payroll setup, and office onboarding. Your new team member starts ready to work.

5

You Manage the Work

From day one, your offshore team member works within your business using your preferred communication tools.

FAQs

Common Questions

How do I ensure confidentiality with an offshore executive assistant?

All WorkMate Pro staff are employed under formal contracts including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. Our Philippines offices use secure, firewalled systems with controlled internet access.

Can an offshore executive assistant attend virtual meetings?

Yes. Your EA can join Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet calls, take minutes, manage follow-ups, and represent your business in appropriate online meetings.

How much direction do they need?

Experienced executive assistants require minimal daily direction once onboarded. They proactively manage your schedule and inbox, flagging priorities and handling routine tasks autonomously.

Can they work across different time zones for international meetings?

Yes. Your executive assistant can be briefed to manage scheduling across multiple time zones and handle correspondence outside standard hours when needed.

Ready to Build Your Offshore Team?

Book a free, no-obligation strategy call with our WA-based team. We'll walk you through how offshore hiring works and help you find the right fit for your business.

Or download our Employer VA Checklist to get started.