Lawn & Plant Caretaker jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$39 an hour (about A$4,350–A$6,750 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time visits. Employers ask for lawn and plant care experience and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$25–A$39
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,350–A$6,750
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time visits
- Open now
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Open lawn & plant caretaker positions in Melbourne
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Register as a Lawn & Plant CaretakerAbout lawn & plant caretaker jobs in Melbourne
Lawn & Plant Caretaker jobs in Melbourne, VIC are household positions: a lawn & plant caretaker specialises in lawn health and indoor and outdoor plant care for a home. 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
- Mow, aerate and fertilise lawns
- Care for indoor plants and planters
- Adjust watering by season
- Spot and treat plant diseases
- Repot and propagate plants
Lawn & Plant Caretaker pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why lawn & plant caretaker 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 lawn & plant caretaker
- 7:00Watering & irrigation check
- 9:00Mowing & edging
- 11:30Pruning & weeding
- 14:00Planting & feeding
- 16:00Clean-up & tools
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
- Lawn and plant care experience
- Knowledge of fertilisers and treatments
- Attention to detail
- 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 lawn & plant caretaker 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 lawn & plant caretaker 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 lawn & plant caretaker earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Lawn & Plant Caretaker jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$39 an hour (about A$4,350–A$6,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in lawn & plant caretaker jobs in Melbourne?
Most positions are live-out. Most lawn & plant caretaker roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a lawn & plant caretaker in Australia?
Employers ask for lawn and plant care experience, knowledge of fertilisers and treatments and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a lawn & plant caretaker do day to day?
A lawn & plant caretaker specialises in lawn health and indoor and outdoor plant care for a home. Typical duties include mow, aerate and fertilise lawns, care for indoor plants and planters, adjust watering by season.
How do I apply for lawn & plant caretaker 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 lawn & plant caretaker work?
A typical schedule is part-time visits. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.