House Maid Jobs in Perth, WA

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About house maid jobs in Perth

A house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen. In Perth, WA, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Perth, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

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

• Clean all rooms, bathrooms and the kitchen
• Do laundry, ironing and bed-making
• Wash dishes and tidy after meals
• Keep cleaning supplies stocked
• Help with light cooking when asked

House Maid pay in Perth

Household incomes in Perth are shaped by an average local salary of around A$100,000, which is why house maid 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 maid

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

• Household cleaning experience
• Knowledge of safe cleaning products
• Honesty and references
• Right to work in the country

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 maid 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. 1Register

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

2. 2Verification

   Complete Australia right-to-work and background checks.

3. 3Interview & trial

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

4. 4Contract & start

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

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