Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$51–A$81 an hour (about A$8,800–A$14,000 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, 6 days a week. Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$51–A$81
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$8,800–A$14,000
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- 6 days a week
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Open cook & maid couple positions in Melbourne
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Register as a Cook & Maid CoupleAbout cook & maid couple jobs in Melbourne
Working as a cook & maid couple in Melbourne, VIC means joining a private household. The cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised, and families across Greater Melbourne hire for this role all year round.
Melbourne is known for healthcare, education, technology, and advanced manufacturing, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as ANZ, NAB, Telstra, Monash Health, CSL, and the University of Melbourne. Melbourne's Parkville precinct is one of the largest biomedical research concentrations in the Southern Hemisphere.
Main duties
- Cook daily family meals
- Clean and maintain the home
- Do laundry and ironing
- Manage groceries and supplies
- Serve meals and help with guests
Cook & Maid Couple pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why cook & maid couple pay here sits above 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 cook & maid couple
- 7:00Breakfast & household start
- 9:30Cleaning & maintenance
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Garden, errands, laundry
- 18:30Dinner & lock-up
Why work in Melbourne?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Melbourne.
Melbourne is often described as “Medical Research and Education Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Cooking experience for one partner
- Housekeeping experience for the other
- 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 cook & maid couple roles in Melbourne 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
- Register
Create your profile with your cook & maid couple experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Australia right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook & maid couple earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$51–A$81 an hour (about A$8,800–A$14,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cook & maid couple jobs in Melbourne?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Melbourne normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a cook & maid couple in Australia?
Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner, housekeeping experience for the other and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a cook & maid couple do day to day?
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. Typical duties include cook daily family meals, clean and maintain the home, do laundry and ironing.
How do I apply for cook & maid couple jobs in Melbourne on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Melbourne hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a cook & maid couple work?
A typical schedule is live-in, 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.