Family Driver jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$28–A$46 an hour (about A$4,850–A$7,950 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of early starts, split shifts. Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sydney.
- Typical pay
- A$28–A$46
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,850–A$7,950
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Early starts
- split shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open family driver positions in Sydney
No open position is listed for Sydney today. New family driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Family DriverAbout family driver jobs in Sydney
A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. In Sydney, NSW, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Sydney, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Sydney is known for banking, technology, professional services, and healthcare, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie Group, and NSW Health. Sydney generates about a quarter of Australia's economic output and hosts the Asia-Pacific headquarters of dozens of global firms.
Main duties
- Run school drop-offs and pick-ups
- Drive family members to appointments
- Run errands and deliveries
- Keep vehicles clean and serviced
- Plan routes around traffic
Family Driver pay in Sydney
Household incomes in Sydney are shaped by an average local salary of around A$98,000, which is why family driver 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 family driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Sydney?
The local job market is growing at 3.8% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sydney.
Sydney is often described as “Australia's Finance and Tech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid local driving licence and clean record
- Good local road knowledge
- Background check
- Punctuality
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 family driver roles in Sydney 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 family driver 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 family driver earn in Sydney, NSW?
Family Driver jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$28–A$46 an hour (about A$4,850–A$7,950 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in family driver jobs in Sydney?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in family driver roles in Sydney 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 family driver in Australia?
Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record, good local road knowledge and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a family driver do day to day?
A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Typical duties include run school drop-offs and pick-ups, drive family members to appointments, run errands and deliveries.
How do I apply for family driver jobs in Sydney on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sydney hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a family driver work?
A typical schedule is early starts, split shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.