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House Driver Jobs in Perth, WA

A$27–A$44 an hour · 6 days a week

Quick answer

House Driver jobs in Perth, WA typically pay A$27–A$44 an hour (about A$4,650–A$7,600 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Perth.

Typical pay
A$27–A$44
per hour
Full-time monthly
A$4,650–A$7,600
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
6 days a week
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Open house driver positions in Perth

No open position is listed for Perth today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About house driver jobs in Perth

Working as a house driver in Perth, WA means joining a private household. The house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands, and families across Greater Perth hire for this role all year round.

Perth is known for mining, LNG, engineering, and defence shipbuilding, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Energy, Fortescue, and WA Health. Perth manages the mining operations that supply close to 40% of the world's iron ore, and pays among Australia's highest trade salaries.

Main duties

  • Drive family members and guests
  • Do grocery and household errands
  • Collect documents, parcels and repairs
  • Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
  • Log mileage and expenses

House Driver pay in Perth

Household incomes in Perth are shaped by an average local salary of around A$100,000, which is why house driver pay here sits above the Australia average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in PerthTypical pay ranges, per hour. House Driver highlighted.
House DriverA$27–A$44
Family DriverA$28–A$47
Personal DriverA$34–A$62
GovernessA$47–A$86
GardenerA$28–A$47
House Driver pay across AustraliaTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
SydneyA$26–A$43
MelbourneA$25–A$42
BrisbaneA$25–A$41
PerthA$27–A$44

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

A day as a house driver

Typical day — House DriverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00School run
  2. 9:00Office commute
  3. 11:00Errands & car care
  4. 15:00School pick-up
  5. 19:00Evening drop-offs

Why work in Perth?

The local job market is growing at 3.6% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Perth.

Perth is often described as “The World's Mining Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Valid licence and clean record
  • Local area knowledge
  • Reliability and references
  • Background check

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 driver roles in Perth 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. Register

    Create your profile with your house driver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete Australia right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

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

  4. Contract & start

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house driver earn in Perth, WA?

House Driver jobs in Perth, WA typically pay A$27–A$44 an hour (about A$4,650–A$7,600 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in house driver jobs in Perth?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver roles in Perth 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 driver in Australia?

Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.

What does a house driver do day to day?

A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.

How do I apply for house driver jobs in Perth on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Perth hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a house driver work?

A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.