A lovely wholesome family of three are seeking an experienced Senior Housekeeper to help them with the daily management of their home. The family consist of a busy professional couple with an 9-year-old child. There is a nanny who looks after the child, the household provisioning and meal preparation.

Candidates must be comfortable with animals, as there are guinea pigs, axolotl's and chickens. The household are very conscious of their environmental impact and like to use eco-friendly products and methods where possible.

Someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for smooth daily operations would be warmly welcomed into this role.

This is a dual role encompassing some household management duties, along with some general housekeeping duties. Ensuring all areas of the home are hygienic, clean, well-presented, and well maintained.

This is a private family and the successful candidate will have the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.

HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT DUTIES

The ideal candidate will:

·         Be the first point of contact for all domestic staff (gardener/housekeeper)

·         Manage all Repairs and Maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the home (they have a team of external contractors already established)

·         Inventory Management (Household Cleaning and Consumables/Wine Inventory/Festive Decorations)

·         Assist in organisation of the residence, pantries, linen/storage cupboards, wardrobe, etc.

·         Ad Hoc Tasks as required

·         Some Event Management Skills are required

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

The home is a large property with a regular weekly cleaner in place, so your duties will revolve around:

·         Opening the house daily (squaring away the kitchen/family room/common areas)

·         Managing the bedding & towel changeover schedule (Making beds/Fresh Towels)

·         Laundry Management (Washing/Ironing)

·         Assisting with general housekeeping duties (Dusting/Vacuuming/Mopping/Sweeping/Tidying/Bathrooms/Rubbish removal)

·         Assisting with Pet Care

 

CHILDCARE SUPPORT

Occasional support to the family in childcare responsibilities when either nanny is sick or parents have early meetings, such as taking to or picking up from school, preparing school lunch, providing some supervision if child is at home, etc.

 

WORKING HOURS

Working days would be 4 days a week, Tuesday through to Friday.

16-20 hours per week (4-5 hours per day)

Some additional hours may be required, or flexibility on working hours may be required, from time to time.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an Australian resident, as they are seeking longevity for the years to come

• Hold a Police Check and Working with Children

• Driver’s License and Own Car (Willing and able to run errands as required)

• Be reliable, trustworthy and discreet

• Great communication skills

• A high level of attention to detail

• A friendly, positive attitude

• Keen ability to prioritize important tasks

• Take pride in your work and apply energy to what you do

• Ability to work without supervision

• Previous housekeeping experience in private homes

• Knowledge of laundry, sorting, washing and ironing (including delicates)

Negotiable salary.  This role can be undertaken on a Casual or a Permanent Part-time basis initially, depending on the candidate’s preference.  A formal employment contract will be entered into and mandatory superannuation will be paid, along with any other statutory entitlements.