Verbind Partners is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant House Manager to join a private family household in Melbourne’s inner south-east.

This is an exciting chance for a highly organised household professional with strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach and a genuine ambition to progress into House Management.

Working alongside the House Manager, you will oversee day-to-day household operations, lead the housekeeping team and help maintain the exceptional standards expected within a private residence. The household also has additional properties requiring occasional support.

The Role

The Assistant House Manager will play a key role in the smooth running of the household, with responsibilities including:

- Overseeing daily household operations and supporting the House Manager
- Supervising, training and coordinating the housekeeping team
- Maintaining exceptional housekeeping, laundry, linen and wardrobe standards
- Managing household inventories, supplies, ordering and operational systems
- Coordinating contractors, maintenance and service providers
- Supporting formal entertaining, events and guest service
- Managing household technology, including Wi-Fi, AV, lighting and security systems
- Processing invoices, coding transactions and assisting with monthly reporting in Xero
- Preparing residences for family travel and overseeing vehicle upkeep
- Developing and maintaining household schedules, procedures and SOPs
- Supporting the operation of multiple private residences

About You

You are a confident and capable household professional who takes ownership,



anticipates needs and operates with discretion.

You will ideally bring:

- Previous experience in private service, estate management, yachting or luxury hospitality
- Demonstrated experience supervising or leading housekeeping or service staff
- Strong organisational, planning and time management skills
- Confident technology and troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience with formal service and private household entertaining
- A proactive, self-directed approach with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously
- A genuine desire to develop into a broader House Management position

Experience with Xero, bookkeeping, household inventories, SOPs and multi-property operations will be highly regarded.

Employment Details

Candidates must hold a valid Australian driver’s licence and a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or be willing to obtain these prior to commencement.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a genuine growth opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their private service career. Over the first 12 months, the successful candidate will progressively assume greater responsibility, with the opportunity to develop into a broader household management position.

Apply Now

If you have the experience, leadership capability and ambition to take the next step in your household management career, we would love to hear from you.

Verbind Partners specialises in recruitment for private households and family offices. All applications and enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

📌 Assistant House Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Verbind Partners
📍 Melbourne