Ironing Staff jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$31 an hour (about A$4,350–A$5,350 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time, set days each week. Employers ask for ironing experience with mixed fabrics and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$25–A$31
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,350–A$5,350
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time
- set days each week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open ironing staff positions in Melbourne
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Register as a Ironing StaffAbout ironing staff jobs in Melbourne
Ironing Staff jobs in Melbourne, VIC are household positions: a ironing staff presses clothing and household linen to a crisp finish, usually on set days each week. Families hiring in Melbourne range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Melbourne.
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
- Iron shirts, uniforms and formal wear
- Steam delicate fabrics
- Press bed and table linen
- Fold and put away items neatly
- Report damaged items
Ironing Staff pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why ironing staff 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 ironing staff
- 8:00Kitchen & living areas
- 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
- 12:30Break
- 13:30Laundry & ironing
- 16:00Final tidy & supplies
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
- Ironing experience with mixed fabrics
- Careful handling of delicate items
- Reliability
- References
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 ironing staff 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 ironing staff 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 ironing staff earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Ironing Staff jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$31 an hour (about A$4,350–A$5,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in ironing staff jobs in Melbourne?
Most positions are live-out. Most ironing staff roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a ironing staff in Australia?
Employers ask for ironing experience with mixed fabrics, careful handling of delicate items and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a ironing staff do day to day?
A ironing staff presses clothing and household linen to a crisp finish, usually on set days each week. Typical duties include iron shirts, uniforms and formal wear, steam delicate fabrics, press bed and table linen.
How do I apply for ironing staff 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 ironing staff work?
A typical schedule is part-time, set days each week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.