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Executive Assistant jobs in Brisbane

A growing market shaped by Queensland Government, infrastructure, resources, health, education and national businesses expanding their northern operations.

Written and reviewed by Kristy McLeodLast reviewed 24 September 2026Report a correction
Queensland GovernmentInfrastructure and utilitiesHealth and educationResources and professional services

Market anatomy

How the Brisbane market works

Brisbane combines a substantial public-sector market with project, utility and corporate headquarters work. Strong candidates can move between ministerial or departmental offices, health executives, infrastructure programs and commercially focused leadership teams.

Employment districts to include

Brisbane CBD
Fortitude Valley and Newstead
South Brisbane
Herston health precinct
Brisbane Airport

Why candidates choose Brisbane

  • Strong mix of public and corporate work
  • Major-project exposure
  • Access to the wider South East Queensland market

Challenges to test before accepting

  • Government classifications do not always reflect actual scope
  • Project roles can be fixed-term
  • Regional travel may be embedded in the role

Search vocabulary

Titles worth tracking

Executive Assistant
Executive Services Officer
Project Executive Assistant
EA to Chief Executive

Application and offer strategy

Questions that improve the decision

  1. 01Search SmartJobs and employer sites separately
  2. 02Compare AO grade with duties, not title alone
  3. 03Ask about travel and project end dates

Evidence desk

Verify the current market

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