Family Assistant for Private Household in Chelmer
Location:Chelmer, Brisbane
Position:Permanent, full-time
Days:Four day week
Commencement:ideally ASAP in ****, no later than January ****
Remuneration:Highly competitive permanent salary at the upper end of the market, plus superannuation and leave entitlements
AFamily Assistantis sought to join a warm Brisbane family with two children in their beautiful, established family home on the Brisbane River in Chelmer.
The position combines defined periods of hands-on childcare with responsibility for helping the household run smoothly and calmly day to day.
As the children grow, the childcare component will naturally reduce and the role will increasingly expand into broader household and property coordination.
The family is looking for someone warm, highly capable, discreet and proactive who will enjoy taking ownership of their role and becoming a trusted part of family life.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Household organisation, general resetting and daily tidy
Groceries, provisioning and household supplies
Family meal preparation
Family laundry, ironing and linen management
Occasional household errands
Coordinating cleaners, tradespeople and other household service providers
Defined periods of childcare throughout the day
Professional cleaners are retained, so this isnot a heavy cleaning position.
The role offers plenty of variety throughout the day, with a natural rhythm between hands-on time with the children and substantial uninterrupted periods to focus on household responsibilities.
The successful candidate will learn the family's preferences and be trusted to apply them independently in day-to-day decisions.
This role will suit someone with good judgement who enjoys taking initiative and making things run smoothly without requiring close supervision.
LONGER-TERM PROSPECT




This is intended to be a genuinely long-term position, with scope for the role to develop towards a more seniorFamily Assistant / Household or Property Managementposition as the children grow.
The role can evolve around the strengths and interests of the right person, with increasing trust, autonomy and responsibility over time.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Warm, calm and genuinely confident with young children
Exceptionally organised, dependable and resourceful
Confident and experienced with family meal preparation and cooking
Proactive, with robust initiative and sound judgement
Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining a well-organised, beautifully presented home
Able to learn the family's preferences and apply them thoughtfully in day-to-day life
Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of family privacy
Strong communication skills, good judgement and common senseRelevant experience in a high-trust professional or private household environment
Current driver's licence and safe driving record
Queensland Blue Card and National Police Check, or ability to obtain
First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
Full Australian working rights
Experience as aFamily Assistant, private PA/EA, Household Manager, professional nanny, or within luxury yachting/private servicewould be highly regarded.
The family is particularly interested in candidates who combine genuine warmth with children with strong practical and organisational capability.
JOB CONDITIONS
Permanent, full-time position
Flexible commencement, ideally ASAP in **** and no later than January ****
Highly competitive permanent salary at the upper end of the market, plus superannuation and leave entitlements
Dedicated vehicle provided for work use
Occasional travel to other family properties; extended or frequent travel is not required
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📌 Family Assistant For Private Household In Chelmer (Queensland)
🏢 Wattlestone
📍 Queensland