Household Manager

Forum Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Forum Recruitment partners with a private family in Melbourne to recruit an experienced Household Manager. The role combines household management, personal assistance, childcare support and administration to keep the home welcoming, functional and well-presented.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with strong time management, diary coordination and discretion. A current driver's licence and Working With Children Check are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and diary coordination skills.
• Strong administration and document handling experience.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential in a private household.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the household; keep home organized and presentable.
• Coordinate family calendars, appointments, travel, and household logistics.
• Liaise with contractors, tradespeople and service providers.
• Provide administrative and personal assistant support including bookings and projects.
• Assist with cleaning, household presentation, and meal planning.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Diary coordination

Administration

Discretion

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calendar software

Job description

About the company

Forum Recruitment is proud to partner with a private family seeking an experienced and dedicated Household Manager to oversee the smooth day‑to‑day operations of a busy family home. This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support across household management, administration and family coordination.

About the role

Reporting directly to the family, the Household Manager will be responsible for ensuring the household operates efficiently and seamlessly at all times. This diverse, hands‑on role combines household management, personal assistance, childcare support, administration and coordination of family schedules and service providers. The successful candidate will play an integral role in maintaining a well‑organised, welcoming and functional home environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the household, ensuring the home remains organised, functional and well‑presented.


• Coordinate family calendars, appointments, travel arrangements and household logistics.


• Liaise with contractors, tradespeople and external service providers to ensure household needs are met efficiently.


• Provide administrative and personal assistant support, including managing documents, bookings and special projects.


• Assist with cleaning and household presentation


• Assist with childcare coordination, meal preparation and the planning of family events and special occasions.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience in a Household Manager, Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, Executive Housekeeper or similar position, supporting the day‑to‑day operations of a busy household. You will be highly organised, with exceptional time management, diary coordination and administrative skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. A current Driver's Licence and Working With Children Check are essential. Above all, you will be a proactive, dependable and discreet professional who thrives on providing exceptional support, maintains the highest level of confidentiality, and builds strong, positive relationships with family members and service providers alike.

What's in it for you?

This is a rare opportunity to work within a private household in a trusted and influential position. You will enjoy a highly varied role that combines household management, personal assistance and family support, while benefiting from a collaborative environment where your expertise, discretion and initiative will be highly valued. This role will work Monday - Thursday 10am to 3pm (approx) and 12pm - 8pm Sunday to assist with the preparation of family dinner. There can be flexibility around these hours if required.