Sophia Rose   

HouseKeeper

With over 15 years of hands-on housekeeping experience, I have managed a wide range of professional and private homes across Australia and internationally. My background includes maintaining luxury residences, estates, and family households, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and discretion. I am skilled in all aspects of household management including laundry, ironing, tidying, stock control, errands, and meal preparation. Families and clients value my reliability, maturity, and ability to work independently, quietly, and efficiently providing a trusted service where tasks are completed to a meticulous standard without supervision.

  • Salary Expectation $50 per hour on ABN
  • Available to interview Monday 9 am

Profile


Experienced housekeeper with over 15 years managing private households and professional residences. Skilled in all aspects of home care including deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, tidying, stock control, errands, and meal preparation. Known for reliability, discretion, and maintaining high standards. Trusted to work independently, quietly, and efficiently with a professional, detail-oriented approach.


Experience


Housekeeper – Three Meadows Estate

High-standard cleaning of estate property, laundry, ironing, stock control, errands, and maintaining outdoor areas.

March 2025 – June 2025


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Stokes

Housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, tidying, pet care, and home organisation.

October 2021 – December 2023


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Zivela’s

Full housekeeping for 7-bedroom home – laundry, ironing, tidying, organisation.

July 2020 – February 2022


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Schroters

Managing all aspects of home maintenance, cleaning, laundry, ironing, stock control, errands.

May 2020 – March 2022


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Turner / France’s

Complete housekeeping including cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, and meal preparation.

May 2020 – Casual ongoing


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Marion’s

Full housekeeping and property management, including errands, laundry, stock control, and decluttering.

April 2020 – December 2024


Housekeeper – The Morg Family

Housekeeping for professional family home – cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, and home organisation.

April 2019 – August 2021


Housekeeper – Dezen Retreat

Luxury retreat housekeeping – ensuring all rooms met a high standard, managing stock, laundry, and supporting guest services.

August 2019 – February 2022


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Blake Family

Cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, tidying, organisation, and stock control for a busy professional home.

October 2014 – December 2019


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Woodman Family

Complete housekeeping management – cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, tidying, and organisation.

April 2010 – December 2018


Housekeeper – The Howarth Family

Managing a busy professional home – all housekeeping duties, laundry, ironing, errands, stock control, and PA support.

October 2013 – December 2019


Housekeeper / Nanny – The DeBoer Family

All cleaning, tidying, errands, shopping, and stock control.

January 2013 – December 2018


Housekeeper – The Favola Family

Housekeeping and cleaning all areas of a busy family home, laundry, ironing, garden, and errands.

April 2010 – December 2018


Housekeeper / Occasional Childcare – The Dwyer Family

Complete home management – cleaning, laundry, errands, ironing, stock control.

October 2010 – December 2018


Housekeeper – The Ross Family

Housekeeping, laundry, ironing, errands, organisation, and childcare support.

January 2010 – September 2010


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Hird Family

All household cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, and meal preparation.

March 2011 – December 2018


Housekeeper / Babysitter – The Gamble / Whitmer Family

Housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, and occasional babysitting.

April 2011 – December 2016


Housekeeper / Nanny – The Morrison Family

Full housekeeping: dusting, mopping, vacuuming, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and ironing.

2009 – 2016


Housekeeping – The Anderson’s

Weekly housekeeping – cleaning, laundry, errands, tidying, and gardening.

January 2011 – January 2016


Housekeeper – The Fraser Family

Housekeeping two days a week, laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a 3-story family home.

October 2009 – November 2011


Housekeeper – The Saunders Family

Weekly housekeeping – cleaning, vacuuming, bathrooms, kitchens, and tidying.

April 2010 – March 2011


Housekeeping – Telstra Business

Office housekeeping – cleaning desks, stock control, and light maintenance.

2004 – 2011

Education


Certificate III & IV in Children’s Services – Susan Johnson Training Organization


Diploma in Holistic Counselling – The Awakening Group


Level 3 & 4 in Fitness – Fitnation


Asthma & Anaphylaxis, First Aid in Education – St John’s

Suitability Match – Housekeeping & Meal Preparation


Experience Alignment


Over 15 years’ proven housekeeping experience in private homes, estates, and retreats.


Skilled in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, laundry, ironing, and stock control.


Trusted to manage households independently with discretion and professionalism.


Cooking & Meal Preparation


Regularly prepared family meals across multiple households.


Confident in following recipes and creating healthy, balanced dishes.


Experienced in catering to varied dietary needs and providing simple, nutritious meals.


Strengths for Role


Mature, reliable, and efficient — able to complete tasks without supervision.


Comfortable working in both luxury homes and family environments.


Quiet, professional presence — focused on tasks rather than interaction.


Flexible to client schedules, with ABN invoicing available.


Overall Match

Laura’s extensive housekeeping background, combined with her ability to prepare meals and manage home operations, makes her a strong fit for households requiring a professional who can maintain order, provide reliable support, and ensure smooth day-to-day living.

Suitability Match – Housekeeping & Meal Preparation


Laura Elliott brings over 15 years of proven housekeeping experience across private homes, estates, and luxury retreats. She has developed a reputation for reliability, discretion, and consistency  qualities that are non-negotiable in high-profile or busy households. Her professional maturity ensures that homes are maintained at a high standard with minimal supervision, allowing clients to focus on their priorities while trusting that day-to-day operations are handled seamlessly.


From a practical standpoint, Laura’s skill set spans all areas of housekeeping: meticulous cleaning, laundry and wardrobe care, ironing, organisation, stock control, and the ability to manage errands or ad-hoc household needs. She has also built extensive experience in family cooking, preparing meals by following recipes and adapting to client preferences. Her focus is on providing simple, wholesome, and reliable meals rather than elaborate presentation  ensuring families can enjoy nutritious food without complication.


Where Laura stands out is in her personality and presence. She is described as calm, grounded, and “quietly effective.” She does not engage unnecessarily, but instead maintains a respectful and professional distance, which many clients appreciate in a private home. At the same time, she carries a warmth that reassures families  her natural maturity means she knows when to step in and when to step back. This balance makes her particularly suited to households that value both discretion and trust.


Overall, Laura is not simply a housekeeper but a stabilising influence within the home. She is reliable, easy to communicate with, and delivers consistent results. For clients seeking someone who can manage the home environment while also preparing meals with care, Laura represents an ideal long-term fit.

Recruiter’s Comment

Rose brings over 15 years of housekeeping experience across private homes, luxury retreats, and professional households. She has managed all aspects of domestic operations, including deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, stock control, errands, and meal preparation. Her track record shows consistency and reliability in long-term roles, often trusted to run households independently with minimal instruction.

What makes Rose particularly well-suited is her calm, mature, and professional presence. Clients appreciate that she is quietly efficient she completes tasks to a high standard without unnecessary interaction, while still maintaining warmth and respect within the home. Rose’s ability to combine meticulous housekeeping with wholesome meal preparation makes her an excellent fit for families or individuals seeking someone dependable, discreet, and experienced.


Candidate’s Comment

I’ve dedicated more than 15 years to housekeeping, supporting families and private households in keeping their homes clean, organised, and welcoming. I’m confident with all aspects of house care — from laundry and ironing to tidying, errands, and following recipes for simple, healthy meals. I approach my work with maturity, reliability, and care. I enjoy creating order and peace within a home, and I take pride in being someone clients can trust to get the job done properly, quietly, and consistently.

Candidate Q&A – Housekeeper / Cook

  • Q: How much housekeeping experience do you have?

    Q: How much housekeeping experience do you have?

    A: I have over 15 years’ experience working in private homes, estates, and retreats. I’ve managed all areas of housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, and home organisation.



  • Q: Are you confident with cooking?

    Q: Are you confident with cooking?

    A: Yes, I enjoy preparing simple, wholesome meals and following recipes. I’ve regularly cooked for families as part of my housekeeping roles.



  • Q: What type of household do you work best in?

    Q: What type of household do you work best in?

    A: I work well in households that value independence and trust. I’m quiet, professional, and reliable – I prefer to get the job done without unnecessary interaction.



  • Q: How do clients describe you?

    Q: How do clients describe you?

    A: Calm, mature, and consistent. I take pride in being discreet and maintaining homes to a high standard.



  • Q: What makes you a good fit for this role?

    Q: What makes you a good fit for this role?

    A: My experience covers both housekeeping and cooking, which allows me to support the smooth running of a household. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoy creating a clean, welcoming home environment.


Job Description – Housekeeper / Cook

Position: Housekeeper / Cook
Location: Burleigh waters
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day
Pay: A$50 per hour inc Super

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Housekeeper / Cook to support a private household. The role requires someone mature, organised, and discreet, who can maintain the home to a high standard while also preparing simple, wholesome meals. The ideal candidate will take pride in creating a clean, welcoming environment and be confident in the kitchen following recipes.


Responsibilities

  • General housekeeping, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping
  • Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care
  • Maintaining household organisation and tidiness
  • Stock control and light shopping/errands as required
  • Preparing daily meals (simple, healthy, recipe-based cooking)
  • Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and meal preparation areas are sanitised
  • Respecting household privacy and working independently


Requirements

  • Proven housekeeping experience (minimum 5 years, private homes preferred)
  • Confident in cooking family meals, following recipes, and adapting to preferences
  • Strong attention to detail and high cleaning standards
  • Ability to work quietly, independently, and efficiently
  • Reliable, mature, and professional in approach
  • ABN (preferred)

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