Farmhouse Caretaker jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$27–A$45 an hour (about A$4,650–A$7,800 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, flexible hours. Employers ask for rural property or farm maintenance experience and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$27–A$45
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,650–A$7,800
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- flexible hours
- Open now
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Open farmhouse caretaker positions in Melbourne
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Register as a Farmhouse CaretakerAbout farmhouse caretaker jobs in Melbourne
Farmhouse Caretaker jobs in Melbourne, VIC are household positions: a farmhouse caretaker maintains a farmhouse or country property, its grounds and outbuildings, often living on site. Families hiring in Melbourne range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Melbourne.
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
- Maintain the house, outbuildings and fences
- Look after grounds, gardens and animals if any
- Keep equipment and vehicles in order
- Prepare the property for the owners’ visits
- Keep the property secure
Farmhouse Caretaker pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why farmhouse caretaker 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 farmhouse caretaker
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
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
- Rural property or farm maintenance experience
- Practical repair skills
- Driving licence
- References
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 farmhouse caretaker 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 farmhouse caretaker 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 farmhouse caretaker earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Farmhouse Caretaker jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$27–A$45 an hour (about A$4,650–A$7,800 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in farmhouse caretaker jobs in Melbourne?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in farmhouse caretaker 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 farmhouse caretaker in Australia?
Employers ask for rural property or farm maintenance experience, practical repair skills and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a farmhouse caretaker do day to day?
A farmhouse caretaker maintains a farmhouse or country property, its grounds and outbuildings, often living on site. Typical duties include maintain the house, outbuildings and fences, look after grounds, gardens and animals if any, keep equipment and vehicles in order.
How do I apply for farmhouse caretaker 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 farmhouse caretaker work?
A typical schedule is live-in, flexible hours. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.