Domestic Worker (Live-Out, Weekdays)

You'll keep a large estate home in Worcester clean, calm and running smoothly for the family. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Worcester; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Keep a list of cleaning supplies running low for the employer
• Dust furniture, ornaments and skirting boards
• Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
• Clean windows and patio doors once a week
• Prepare simple meals or school lunches when asked

• Able to speak and understand basic English
• Trustworthy, with references from previous employers you can share
• Willing to follow the family's house rules and routines
• Good with children and patient

• Basic first aid or child CPR course
• A driver's licence for school lifts
• Experience caring for an older person

• Registered for UIF and COIDA by the employer
• Paid annual leave and public holidays as the law requires
• Own room with bathroom for live-in posts

• Families hire on trust, so make references your strongest part. Write the employer's name, suburb, years worked and phone number for each one.
• Ask for a written contract and to be registered for UIF. Good employers expect the question and it protects you.