Caretaker Couple Jobs in Brisbane, QLD

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About caretaker couple jobs in Brisbane

Caretaker Couple jobs in Brisbane, QLD are household positions: a caretaker couple is a couple who live on a property and look after the house, grounds and security together. Families hiring in Brisbane range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across South East Queensland.

Brisbane is known for construction, resources services, healthcare, and technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Queensland Health, Suncorp, BHP corporate, Boeing Australia, and Brisbane City Council. Brisbane is hiring at scale ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games, driving one of Australia's biggest infrastructure pipelines.

Main duties

• Maintain and secure the property
• Look after gardens, pools and outbuildings
• Clean and prepare the house for visits
• Supervise contractors
• Receive guests and deliveries

Caretaker Couple pay in Brisbane

Household incomes in Brisbane are shaped by an average local salary of around A$90,000, which is why caretaker couple pay here sits close to the Australia average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a caretaker couple

Why work in Brisbane?

The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Brisbane.

Brisbane is often described as “Olympic-Era Infrastructure Job Boom”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

• Property care or estate experience
• Practical maintenance skills
• References
• Right to work for both partners

Working in Australia

• Right to work in Australia: Workers must hold a visa with work rights; check eligibility through the government’s VEVO service.
• Checks: employers usually ask for a national police check and, for roles with children, a state Working With Children Check; NDIS worker screening applies to some disability support roles.
• Minimum pay: wages must meet the national minimum wage or the applicable award rate.
• Contract: A written agreement covering hours, pay rates, penalty rates and leave is strongly recommended.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in caretaker couple roles in Brisbane normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

1. 1Register

   Create your profile with your caretaker couple experience, availability and references.

2. 2Verification

   Complete Australia right-to-work and background checks.

3. 3Interview & trial

   Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

4. 4Contract & start

   Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

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