Private Household Operations Lead | Vehicle + Growth Path

Verbind Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Job summary

Verbind Partners in Melbourne’s inner south-east seeks an experienced Assistant House Manager for a private family household. You will lead day-to-day operations, supervise the housekeeping team, and maintain high standards across multiple properties, with occasional travel and events support.

The role requires private service or estate management experience, strong organisation, tech savvy with Xero familiarity, and a proactive, autonomous approach. A driver’s license and checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in private service, estate management or luxury hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate housekeeping or service staff.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with formal entertaining and private household operations.
• Proactive, self-directed approach and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily household operations and support the House Manager.
• Supervise, train and coordinate the housekeeping team.
• Maintain high standards for housekeeping, laundry, linen and wardrobe.
• Manage inventories, supplies, ordering and systems.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Support entertaining, events and guest service.
• Manage household technology including Wi-Fi, AV, lighting and security.
• Process invoices and assist with monthly reporting in Xero.
• Prepare residences for travel and oversee vehicle upkeep.
• Develop and maintain household schedules, SOPs and procedures.
• Support operation of multiple private residences.

Skills

Private service experience

Estate management

Yachting or luxury hospitality

Staff leadership

Organisation & planning

Tech troubleshooting

Formal service & entertaining

Autonomy

Multi-property operations

Tools

Xero

Job description

Verbind Partners in Melbourne’s inner south-east seeks an experienced Assistant House Manager for a private family household. You will lead day-to-day operations, supervise the housekeeping team, and maintain high standards across multiple properties, with occasional travel and events support.

The role requires private service or estate management experience, strong organisation, tech savvy with Xero familiarity, and a proactive, autonomous approach. A driver’s license and checks are mandatory.