Lawn & Plant Caretaker jobs in Perth, WA typically pay A$25–A$41 an hour (about A$4,350–A$7,100 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 Perth.
- Typical pay
- A$25–A$41
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,350–A$7,100
- 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 Perth
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Register as a Lawn & Plant CaretakerAbout lawn & plant caretaker jobs in Perth
Working as a lawn & plant caretaker in Perth, WA means joining a private household. The lawn & plant caretaker specialises in lawn health and indoor and outdoor plant care for a home, 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
- 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 Perth
Household incomes in Perth are shaped by an average local salary of around A$100,000, 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 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
- 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 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 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 Perth, WA?
Lawn & Plant Caretaker jobs in Perth, WA typically pay A$25–A$41 an hour (about A$4,350–A$7,100 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 Perth?
Most positions are live-out. Most lawn & plant caretaker roles in Perth 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 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 lawn & plant caretaker work?
A typical schedule is part-time visits. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.