How to become a Melbourne Home Assistant in 2025
Finally, cleaning and housekeeping jobs in Melbourne where you’re appreciated 
Let’s be honest: cleaning isn’t just a “side hustle”. It’s skilled work that keeps families happy and homes (and lives) ticking along. As a Home Assistant in Melbourne, you’ll earn $50–$60 an hour (paid the same day) while building a schedule that fits your life.
From giving a Brunswick share house its shine back to rescuing sandy floors after a Brighton beach run, your work makes a real difference – and you might even get a high-five for finally putting a client’s laundry away.
If that sounds like your kind of thing, it’s time to apply for a house cleaning job with Family Clean in Melbourne.
Why join Family Clean in Melbourne?
Here’s the deal:
$50–$60/hr, paid on the day: highest industry rates in Melbourne.
Dependable regulars: weekly/fortnightly clients who’ll become “your people.” And handy once-offs or temp jobs to fill the gaps.
Work your way: solo superstar or team up with a partner/friend.
Zero shopping list: Melbourne clients provide products & equipment (say goodbye to lugging vacuums on trams).
Support you can count on: our Crew Care team has been in your shoes and has your back.
Time off when life happens: we’ll organise cover so your clients don’t miss a beat.
Batch your jobs: choose jobs within 30 km of Melbourne CBD, from Fitzroy to Frankston.
You bring reliability, capability, and a sharp eye for detail; we bring great rates, steady work, and clients who appreciate you.
What you’ll do as a Melbourne Home Assistant
You’ll be the dependable glue keeping Melbourne homes running:
Cleaning & tidying,
Laundry & simple meal prep
Watering plants, dog walks & errands
Helping with day-to-day home tasks.
Tell us your availability, and we’ll match you with clients who need a reliable hand.
What you’ll need if you’re successful
ABN
Current Police Check
Public Liability Insurance (don’t stress, we’ll help with this bit)
Your own transport or reliable public transport to get between jobs
Good English for notes and friendly chats with clients
Where you can work in Melbourne
We’ve got work within 30 km of the CBD, including:
📍 Inner city: Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond
📍 Inner North: Brunswick, Northcote, Coburg
📍 Bayside: St Kilda, Brighton, Elwood
📍 Eastern Suburbs: Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill
📍 Western Suburbs: Footscray, Yarraville, Werribee
📍 Northern Suburbs: Preston, Reservoir, Thomastown
South-East: Caulfield, Oakleigh, Dandenong
(Translation: wherever Melbourne life happens, we’ve probably got clients ready for your help.)
Find out more about working with Family Clean in Melbourne!
How it works (simple as 1–2–3)
Apply in a few minutes (no long essays, we promise).
Friendly interview with our Recruitment team to set you up for success.
Start earning: regular weekly or fortnightly clients plus once-offs and temps to fill your schedule.
Hear from our Home Assistants
“This role reflects the person that I am”
Working with Family Clean for over 6 months and still counting, has been quite an amazing experience. I find this role fulfilling as it reflects the person that I am – being able to help families and busy individuals gives me joy. What I love about the Family Clean staff, is their support system. The staff, in general, are wonderful. They check in from time to time. For me, that says a whole lot about the company. – Sara A. RANDWICK, SYD
“As a full time student…”
As a full time student, you could schedule your work appointments according to your university time table which helps in focusing in our studies while working. Good customers and cleaning experience with excellent flexibility in working hours. – Daniel S. MAROUBRA, SYD
“This is the first time I felt compelled to recommended a role to a friend! Very pleased!“
The work is plentiful and the clients have been wonderful to work with. The system they have is easy to use and they have tons of support to offer. I took this role on as an international student and the ability to create my own schedule week by week has been a huge plus. I had no experience in this industry, outside of being tidy at home and enjoy cleaning, which translated perfectly for this type of work. They offer excellent incentives and are very easy to communicate with. I would recommend this role to anyone seeking a role with good pay, great flexibility, and a strong support team. – Gail S. PROSPECT, ADL
“Enjoyable, flexible, professional and rewarding.”
Family Clean is a professional organisation with friendly and supportive management. Family Clean fosters a great work/life balance and has measures in place to ensure it is readily achievable. As a cleaner you have the flexibility to pick and chose your clients and work hours. – Jade B. REID, CBR
FAQS
Is there weekend/evening work available?
Most of our clients request services during school hours on weekdays (hello free weekends for you 
). If you like the idea of keeping your Saturdays sacred, this role is right up your alley!
How long do regular services last?
How long’s a piece of string? If clients love you, they’ll never want to let you go! You’ll become a part of the family, so at least 6 months of commitment is ideal for this role.
Do you have an age limit on who can apply?
Life experience comes in all shapes and sizes, and that’s what we value most – what you bring to the role. To make the most of it (and put your experience to good use), you’ll need to be 18 or over.
How many hours a week is the Home Assistant role?
That’s up to you! You’ll have the opportunity to build your schedule while also building strong, dependable relationships with clients.