Household Runner jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$27–A$42 an hour (about A$4,650–A$7,250 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time or full-time weekdays. Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$27–A$42
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,650–A$7,250
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time or full-time weekdays
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open household runner positions in Melbourne
No open position is listed for Melbourne today. New household runner jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Household RunnerAbout household runner jobs in Melbourne
A household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. In Melbourne, VIC, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Melbourne, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
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
- Run errands and collect deliveries
- Book and wait for tradespeople
- Shop for groceries and gifts
- Drop off and collect dry-cleaning
- Keep receipts and a task list
Household Runner pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why household runner 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 household runner
- 7:30Morning chores
- 9:30Errands & deliveries
- 12:00Lunch support
- 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
- 17:00Evening tasks
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
- Driving licence and own car often required
- Organisation and reliability
- Smartphone and messaging skills
- 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?
Most household runner roles in Melbourne 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 household runner 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 household runner earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Household Runner jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$27–A$42 an hour (about A$4,650–A$7,250 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in household runner jobs in Melbourne?
Most positions are live-out. Most household runner roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a household runner in Australia?
Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required, organisation and reliability and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a household runner do day to day?
A household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. Typical duties include run errands and collect deliveries, book and wait for tradespeople, shop for groceries and gifts.
How do I apply for household runner 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 household runner work?
A typical schedule is part-time or full-time weekdays. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.