Private Estate Manager & Executive Housekeeper

Elegance Management; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Elegance House & Lifestyle Management seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a private household in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The role covers high-standard housekeeping, property oversight, and caring for two cats, with duties including liaison with tradespeople and light meal preparation.

The successful candidate will be mature, discreet, and reliable, with private-home experience, a current driver's licence, a vehicle, and a willingness to reside on-site during extended absences.

Qualifications

• Previous professional housekeeping experience within a private household
• Three strong professional references
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable vehicle
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• Flexibility to house sit and reside in the property during extended periods of the principals' absence
• Genuine commitment to a long-term position

Responsibilities

• Maintain the residence to an exceptional standard through regular housekeeping and detailed cleaning
• Laundry, ironing and wardrobe care
• Care and maintenance of fine furnishings, antiques and silver
• Care for the principals' two cats during periods of travel and weekends away
• Liaise with and coordinate tradespeople and household service providers
• Arrange and oversee household maintenance as required
• Complete occasional grocery shopping and household errands
• Collect mail and receive deliveries during the principals' absence
• Conduct routine property and security checks while the principals are away
• Monitor the swimming pool and arrange servicing or maintenance as required
• Conduct property inspections following severe weather events
• Prepare occasional simple meals if required, desirable but not essential

Job description

Elegance House & Lifestyle Management seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a private household in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The role covers high-standard housekeeping, property oversight, and caring for two cats, with duties including liaison with tradespeople and light meal preparation.

The successful candidate will be mature, discreet, and reliable, with private-home experience, a current driver's licence, a vehicle, and a willingness to reside on-site during extended absences.