Ironing Staff jobs in Perth, WA typically pay A$25–A$33 an hour (about A$4,350–A$5,700 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 Perth.
- Typical pay
- A$25–A$33
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,350–A$5,700
- 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 Perth
No open position is listed for Perth today. New ironing staff jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Ironing StaffAbout ironing staff jobs in Perth
Working as a ironing staff in Perth, WA means joining a private household. The ironing staff presses clothing and household linen to a crisp finish, usually on set days each week, and families across Greater Perth hire for this role all year round.
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
- 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 Perth
Household incomes in Perth are shaped by an average local salary of around A$100,000, 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 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
- 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 Perth 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 Perth, WA?
Ironing Staff jobs in Perth, WA typically pay A$25–A$33 an hour (about A$4,350–A$5,700 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 Perth?
Most positions are live-out. Most ironing staff roles in Perth 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 Perth on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Perth 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.