Executive Housekeeper - Private Residence — Manly & Avalon

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | $100,000–$120,000 per annum
A welcoming Sydney family is looking for an exceptional Professional Housekeeper to take primary responsibility for the care and presentation of their family home in Manly.
This is a permanent, full-time position for an experienced career housekeeper who enjoys creating and maintaining a beautifully cared-for home and takes real pride in the details.
The main residence is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom family home in Manly.
The family also has a home in Avalon, where approximately one day each week is spent on general upkeep and preparing the property for family stays. During periods when the family is spending more time in Avalon, particularly over summer and school holidays, the balance between the two homes may temporarily change.
You will largely work independently and have the autonomy to organise your day, establish excellent housekeeping routines and ensure the home is consistently clean, organised and beautifully presented.

The Role
• Detailed day-to-day housekeeping and cleaning
• Maintaining bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas and entertaining spaces to a very high standard
• Making beds and weekly linen changes
• Managing household laundry from start to finish
• Ironing, steaming and appropriate care of fine fabrics and clothing
• Maintaining linen cupboards, wardrobes and storage areas
• Periodic deep cleaning of cupboards, wardrobes, bookshelves, refrigerators and other household areas
• Keeping household storage organised and orderly
• Monitoring housekeeping and cleaning supplies
• Proactively identifying anything around the home requiring attention

The Avalon component is generally lighter in scope and focused on:
• General cleaning and upkeep
• Refreshing the home as required
• Linen and laundry associated with the property
• Checking household basics
• Preparing the property ahead of family weekends or holidays
This is a hands-on housekeeping role rather than a household-management position. There is no childcare, cooking, evening or weekend work.

About the Household
The family consists of two adults and three children aged 12, 16 and 18, together with a small, friendly dog.
There are no other household staff.
One principal regularly works from home, so discretion and comfort working independently around the family are important.

About You
We would love to hear from someone who:
• Has strong experience as a professional housekeeper in a private residence
• Considers housekeeping their profession and takes genuine pride in their work
• Has an exceptional eye for detail
• Understands professional cleaning methods and the correct care of different surfaces and materials
• Is highly capable with laundry, ironing, steaming and fine-fabric care
• Is energetic, organised and efficient
• Naturally notices what needs doing without needing to be directed
• Can confidently plan and manage their own working day
• Is discreet, trustworthy and respectful of family privacy
• Is warm, calm and easy to have around the home
• Is looking for a stable, long-term position with a respectful family
Excellent references, full Australian working rights, a current driver’s licence, Police Check and Working With Children Check are required. Candidates must be non-smokers.

Hours & Location
Monday to Friday, 8.00am–4.00pm.
The usual working pattern is approximately four days in Manly and one day in Avalon.
The housekeeper may travel directly to Avalon on Avalon days, and a vehicle is available for work-related use when required.
There are no evenings and no weekends.

Salary
$100,000–$120,000 per annum including all benefits and leave entitlements, depending on experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished professional housekeeper looking for a long-term position where their skill, judgement and contribution to the household will be genuinely valued.