Personal Driver jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$34–A$62 an hour (about A$5,900–A$10,750 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of flexible, including evenings. Employers ask for clean licence and several years of driving and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sydney.
- Typical pay
- A$34–A$62
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$5,900–A$10,750
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Flexible
- including evenings
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open personal driver positions in Sydney
No open position is listed for Sydney today. New personal driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Personal DriverAbout personal driver jobs in Sydney
A personal driver drives an individual or executive to meetings, events and airports with professionalism and discretion. In Sydney, NSW, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Sydney, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Sydney is known for banking, technology, professional services, and healthcare, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie Group, and NSW Health. Sydney generates about a quarter of Australia's economic output and hosts the Asia-Pacific headquarters of dozens of global firms.
Main duties
- Drive the principal safely and on time
- Handle airport and event transfers
- Keep the car immaculate and maintained
- Manage parking, tolls and fuel
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Personal Driver pay in Sydney
Household incomes in Sydney are shaped by an average local salary of around A$98,000, which is why personal driver 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 personal driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Sydney?
The local job market is growing at 3.8% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sydney.
Sydney is often described as “Australia's Finance and Tech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Clean licence and several years of driving
- Chauffeur or defensive-driving training
- Professional appearance
- Background check
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 personal driver roles in Sydney 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 personal driver 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 personal driver earn in Sydney, NSW?
Personal Driver jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$34–A$62 an hour (about A$5,900–A$10,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in personal driver jobs in Sydney?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most personal driver roles in Sydney are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a personal driver in Australia?
Employers ask for clean licence and several years of driving, chauffeur or defensive-driving training and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a personal driver do day to day?
A personal driver drives an individual or executive to meetings, events and airports with professionalism and discretion. Typical duties include drive the principal safely and on time, handle airport and event transfers, keep the car immaculate and maintained.
How do I apply for personal driver jobs in Sydney on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sydney hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a personal driver work?
A typical schedule is flexible, including evenings. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.