Private Housekeeper

seek.com.au; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible days/hours

Autonomy in role

Descrizione del lavoro

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Private Housekeeper to manage day-to-day housekeeping and laundry for a private family residence in Donvale, Victoria. This role requires discretion, reliability and the ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills.

The position offers flexible 16 hours per week, with a Monday/Wednesday/Friday pattern preferred and potential for additional hours. A five-star standard of presentation and privacy in a private household are essential.

Competenze

• Must have legal work status in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident).
• Current Victorian Driver Licence with own reliable vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• References from previous employers.

Mansioni

• Housekeeping: daily cleaning of living areas, bathrooms and kitchen; vacuuming, mopping, dusting and glass cleaning; rubbish and recycling.
• Bedrooms & linen: make beds, change and rotate linen and towels, maintain guest bedrooms.
• Laundry & garment care: washing, drying, folding and ironing; coordinate dry cleaning pickup/return; organise wardrobes.
• Household organisation: pantry/storage, shopping lists, deliveries, maintenance reporting and trades coordination.
• General assistance: support events or visitors and other reasonable household duties.

Conoscenze

Housekeeping

Laundry

Attention to detail

Discretion

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Donvale, Victoria
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (approx. 16 hours/week, flexible)
Reporting To: Homeowner / Family Office

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced, professional Private Housekeeper to maintain our family home in Donvale to an exceptional standard. This is not a standard domestic cleaning role - we're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in a beautifully presented home and can manage day-to-day housekeeping and laundry with minimal supervision.

You'll become a trusted part of the household, so discretion, reliability and exceptional attention to detail are essential. Experience in luxury hotels, executive residences, boutique accommodation or private households will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping - daily cleaning of all living areas, bathrooms and kitchen; vacuuming, mopping, dusting and glass cleaning; rubbish and recycling; maintaining outdoor entertaining areas; presenting the home to a five-star standard

Bedrooms & linen - making beds, changing and rotating linen and towels, maintaining guest bedrooms and linen cupboards

Laundry & garment care - washing, drying, folding and ironing; preparing suits and delicate garments for dry cleaning and coordinating collection and return; organising wardrobes

Household organisation - maintaining pantry and storage areas, monitoring consumables and preparing shopping lists, receiving deliveries, reporting maintenance issues and coordinating with tradespeople as requested

General assistance - supporting special events or visitors and other reasonable household duties

About You

You genuinely enjoy creating a well-maintained home, notice the details others miss, and work independently with excellent organisational skills. You understand the privacy and professionalism required when working in a private residence.

Mandatory Requirements

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted working rights

Current Victorian Driver Licence with own reliable vehicle

Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check

Current references from previous employers

Hours of Work

Our preferred arrangement is Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (approx. 16 hours/week). We're flexible and happy to discuss alternative days, hours or additional hours with the right candidate.

What We Offer

Long-term, stable employment with a respectful family; flexibility, autonomy and variety; a well-maintained modern home; and competitive remuneration based on experience.