House 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 full-time or on-call. Employers ask for property care or 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
- Full-time or on-call
- Open now
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Open house caretaker positions in Melbourne
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Register as a House CaretakerAbout house caretaker jobs in Melbourne
Working as a house caretaker in Melbourne, VIC means joining a private household. The house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs, 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
- Inspect the property and report problems
- Arrange and supervise repairs
- Keep the house aired, clean and secure
- Look after pools, gardens and utilities
- Prepare the house before the family returns
House Caretaker pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why house 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 house 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
- Property care or maintenance experience
- Basic handyman skills
- Trustworthiness and references
- Driving licence is often useful
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 house 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 house 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 house caretaker earn in Melbourne, VIC?
House 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 house caretaker jobs in Melbourne?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house 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 house caretaker in Australia?
Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience, basic handyman skills and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a house caretaker do day to day?
A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. Typical duties include inspect the property and report problems, arrange and supervise repairs, keep the house aired, clean and secure.
How do I apply for house 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 house caretaker work?
A typical schedule is full-time or on-call. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.