Patient Attendant jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$39 an hour (about A$4,350–A$6,750 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 12-hour shifts or live-in. Employers ask for patient 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
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 12-hour shifts or live-in
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open patient attendant positions in Melbourne
No open position is listed for Melbourne today. New patient attendant jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Patient AttendantAbout patient attendant jobs in Melbourne
Patient Attendant jobs in Melbourne, VIC are household positions: a patient attendant assists a patient recovering at home with personal care, mobility and monitoring under the family’s or nurse’s guidance. 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
- Help with personal hygiene and toileting
- Support mobility and position changes
- Monitor and record basic observations
- Give meals and prompt medication
- Report changes to the nurse or family
Patient Attendant pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why patient attendant 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 patient attendant
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
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
- Patient care experience
- First aid and basic life support
- Background check
- Calm and patient manner
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?
Live-in patient attendant roles in Melbourne normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your patient attendant 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 patient attendant earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Patient Attendant 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 patient attendant jobs in Melbourne?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in patient attendant roles in Melbourne normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a patient attendant in Australia?
Employers ask for patient care experience, first aid and basic life support and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a patient attendant do day to day?
A patient attendant assists a patient recovering at home with personal care, mobility and monitoring under the family’s or nurse’s guidance. Typical duties include help with personal hygiene and toileting, support mobility and position changes, monitor and record basic observations.
How do I apply for patient attendant 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 patient attendant work?
A typical schedule is 12-hour shifts or live-in. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.