Residential Security Guard jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$31–A$59 an hour (about A$5,350–A$10,200 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 Sydney.
- Typical pay
- A$31–A$59
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$5,350–A$10,200
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 8–12 hour shifts on rotation
- Open now
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- register to be matched
Open residential security guard positions in Sydney
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Register as a Residential Security GuardAbout residential security guard jobs in Sydney
Residential Security Guard jobs in Sydney, NSW are household positions: a residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response. Families hiring in Sydney range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Sydney.
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
- 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 Sydney
Household incomes in Sydney are shaped by an average local salary of around A$98,000, 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 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
- 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 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 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 Sydney, NSW?
Residential Security Guard jobs in Sydney, NSW typically pay A$31–A$59 an hour (about A$5,350–A$10,200 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 Sydney?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most residential security guard roles in Sydney 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 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 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.