House Manager jobs in Brisbane, QLD typically pay A$52–A$89 an hour (about A$9,000–A$15,400 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of full-time, flexible hours. Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Brisbane.
- Typical pay
- A$52–A$89
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$9,000–A$15,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- flexible hours
- Open now
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Open house manager positions in Brisbane
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Register as a House ManagerAbout house manager jobs in Brisbane
Working as a house manager in Brisbane, QLD means joining a private household. The house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance, and families across South East Queensland hire for this role all year round.
Brisbane is known for construction, resources services, healthcare, and technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Queensland Health, Suncorp, BHP corporate, Boeing Australia, and Brisbane City Council. Brisbane is hiring at scale ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games, driving one of Australia's biggest infrastructure pipelines.
Main duties
- Hire, schedule and supervise household staff
- Manage budgets, suppliers and contractors
- Plan events, travel and guests
- Oversee maintenance and security of the property
- Report to the family on household matters
House Manager pay in Brisbane
Household incomes in Brisbane are shaped by an average local salary of around A$90,000, which is why house manager pay here sits close to 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 manager
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Brisbane?
The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Brisbane.
Brisbane is often described as “Olympic-Era Infrastructure Job Boom”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Household or hospitality management experience
- Leadership of teams
- Budgeting and organisation skills
- Excellent references and discretion
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?
Most house manager roles in Brisbane are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your house manager 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 manager earn in Brisbane, QLD?
House Manager jobs in Brisbane, QLD typically pay A$52–A$89 an hour (about A$9,000–A$15,400 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house manager jobs in Brisbane?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager roles in Brisbane are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a house manager in Australia?
Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience, leadership of teams and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a house manager do day to day?
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. Typical duties include hire, schedule and supervise household staff, manage budgets, suppliers and contractors, plan events, travel and guests.
How do I apply for house manager jobs in Brisbane on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Brisbane hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a house manager work?
A typical schedule is full-time, flexible hours. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.