Residential Security Guard jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$30–A$57 an hour (about A$5,200–A$9,850 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 8–12 hour shifts on rotation. Employers ask for valid security licence where required and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$30–A$57
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$5,200–A$9,850
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 8–12 hour shifts on rotation
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open residential security guard positions in Melbourne
No open position is listed for Melbourne today. New residential security guard jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Residential Security GuardAbout residential security guard jobs in Melbourne
Working as a residential security guard in Melbourne, VIC means joining a private household. The residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response, and families across Greater Melbourne hire for this role all year round.
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
- Control access and verify visitors
- Patrol the property and perimeter
- Monitor CCTV and alarm systems
- Respond to incidents and contact emergency services
- Write incident reports
Residential Security Guard pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why residential security guard 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 residential security guard
- Shift 1Gate & visitor log
- ·Perimeter patrol
- ·CCTV check
- Shift 2Night patrol
- ·Handover report
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
- Valid security licence where required
- Residential or corporate security experience
- First aid
- Clean 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 residential security guard 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 residential security guard 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 residential security guard earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Residential Security Guard jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$30–A$57 an hour (about A$5,200–A$9,850 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in residential security guard jobs in Melbourne?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most residential security guard roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a residential security guard in Australia?
Employers ask for valid security licence where required, residential or corporate security experience and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a residential security guard do day to day?
A residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response. Typical duties include control access and verify visitors, patrol the property and perimeter, monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
How do I apply for residential security guard 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 residential security guard work?
A typical schedule is 8–12 hour shifts on rotation. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.