FEATURED JOB OPENING; Maintenance/Housekeeping Couple – Toorak, VIC - Melbourne Australia

• Start December 2014
• Independent living area for couple
• Beautiful suburb of Toorak

About the Role:

Depending on your area of expertise, the family will coordinate duties to meet your skills set as well as some adhoc duties as required to keep this large home immaculate.  Standalone accommodation is provided to allow you to have a work/life balance outside of your normal hours.  

Working with other caretakers, your general duties may include:

• Running errands and coordinating children’s daily activities including driving to and from school, sporting or academic commitments, etc
• Preparing basic food and snacks throughout the day as requested
• Grounds maintenance including minor mechanical or electrical repairs, gardening , washing cars, pool cleaning etc
• General housekeeping – cleaning, laundry duties, coordinating repair and maintenance workers for larger jobs
• Liaising with exclusive clientele in a professional and courteous manner
• Assisting with family pets including washing and walking the dog

To be successful you and your partner must:

• Hold a full valid Victorian driver’s licence (no restrictions)
• Be able to successfully obtain working with children checks
• Successfully meet all pre-employment criteria including passing a criminal history check and medical check
• Experience in a similar role (highly desired)
• Be able to provide  appropriate work and personal references
• Have a strong attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to work to high standards and exceed expectations
• Enjoy working with children and animals whilst remaining professional and discreet
• Willing to complete any task assigned without hesitation

Trade qualifications in relevant areas such as catering, horticulture, childcare or similar areas will be highly regarded but not essential.