Household Supervisor jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$39–A$62 an hour (about A$6,750–A$10,750 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for senior housekeeping or supervisory experience and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sydney.
- Typical pay
- A$39–A$62
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$6,750–A$10,750
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5–6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open household supervisor positions in Sydney
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Register as a Household SupervisorAbout household supervisor jobs in Sydney
Working as a household supervisor in Sydney, NSW means joining a private household. The household supervisor supervises a team of household staff and makes sure cleaning, laundry and service meet the family’s standards, and families across Greater Sydney hire for this role all year round.
Sydney is known for banking, technology, professional services, and healthcare, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie Group, and NSW Health. Sydney generates about a quarter of Australia's economic output and hosts the Asia-Pacific headquarters of dozens of global firms.
Main duties
- Assign and check daily staff tasks
- Train new staff in house standards
- Manage supplies and inventories
- Inspect rooms and service quality
- Handle schedules and leave
Household Supervisor pay in Sydney
Household incomes in Sydney are shaped by an average local salary of around A$98,000, which is why household supervisor 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 supervisor
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Sydney?
The local job market is growing at 3.8% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sydney.
Sydney is often described as “Australia's Finance and Tech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Senior housekeeping or supervisory experience
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- References from large households or hotels
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 supervisor roles in Sydney 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 supervisor 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 supervisor earn in Sydney, NSW?
Household Supervisor jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$39–A$62 an hour (about A$6,750–A$10,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in household supervisor jobs in Sydney?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most household supervisor roles in Sydney are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a household supervisor in Australia?
Employers ask for senior housekeeping or supervisory experience, team leadership and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a household supervisor do day to day?
A household supervisor supervises a team of household staff and makes sure cleaning, laundry and service meet the family’s standards. Typical duties include assign and check daily staff tasks, train new staff in house standards, manage supplies and inventories.
How do I apply for household supervisor jobs in Sydney on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sydney hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a household supervisor work?
A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.