Search Pet & House Sitting Jobs in Toowoomba

Looking to do some pet and house sitting in Toowoomba? House sitting involves a person, couple or family staying in someones home while the owner is away, and often involves caring for the owners pets and plants. In exchange, house sitters get to stay for free. On Oz House Sitters, homeowners in Toowoomba can find and connect with house sitters in Toowoomba

The true spirit of house sitting is a free exchange of services that benefits both side – house sitters get free accommodation in exchange for the caring for homes, pets and gardens, whilst homeowners can rest assured all is being looked after whilst they are away. The search for reliable house sitters for house sitting and pet sitting assignments is aided by pet sitting sites like Oz House Sitters, which facilitate a safe meeting place for pet house sitter and home owner.

Oz House Sitters is a meeting place for homeowners and house sitters in Toowoomba, as well as all other regions and areas of Australia. Our website allows you to filter house sitting jobs based on location, dates needed, and other criteria.
When applying for a house and pet sitting position, remember to provide a complete profile, as well as references where available. You may also want to consider applying for a police check or background check.

It is also a good idea to clearly communicate your expectations and make sure that the home owner understands your experiences, such as taking care of pets, watering plants, and handling any emergencies.

Overall, house sitting can be a convenient and cost-effective solution for both house sitters and home owners. With a little research and careful planning, you can find a house sitting job in Toowoomba and make some great connections along the way. Sign up as a house sitter today!

House Sitting in Toowoomba, Queensland’s beautiful ‘Garden City’

Toowoomba combines modern living with old-world charm, where you can enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle with all the benefits of a major city. Located in Queensland’s Darling Downs region on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. You can get breath-taking views of the Lockyer Valley 700m below. It has a temperate climate and is popular for its healthy mountain air. Toowoomba is a renowned garden city with some stunning view points at “Picnic Point”. The South West Queensland and Darling Downs Region produces around a third of Queensland’s agricultural output.

Getting here and around

• Toowoomba is Australia’s second largest regional city, and is located approximately 90 minutes from Brisbane International Airport.
• Direct flights are available to Toowoomba’s Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport via Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne or Townsville.
• Regular bus services connect Brisbane, Toowoomba, Warwick and Stanthorpe, while the Westlander offers a picturesque train journey from Brisbane to Toowoomba across the Great Dividing Range and Darling Downs farmlands.

Things to do when house sitting in Toowoomba

• Relax in one of Toowoomba’s 150 public parks and gardens, such as the Japanese Garden at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
• Celebrate springtime at Toowoomba’s magnificent Carnival of Flowers, a 10 day festival of blooms, parades, fireworks, regional food, music and entertainment.
• Explore Bunya Mountain walking trails for breathtaking mountain scenery and wildlife.
• Visit the Toowoomba Farmers’ Market for fresh produce and artisan foods from around the region.
• Enjoy panoramic views over the Great Dividing range and Lockyer Valley from Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland, and trek to nearby waterfalls and Table Top Mountain.
• Keep active and healthy with a regular swim or an elite training program at Milne Bay Aquatic Centre.

Applying for a House Sitting Job in Toowoomba

Getting started is simple. Just head over to our membership page. You will then be directed to registration and the membership fee payment page (we often run promotions as well, so you may score yourself free membership, or a discounted membership!). We use PayPal as the checkout method, so you can pay via card or directly through your PayPal account. We use PayPal’s secure online payment gateway. You don’t need to be registered with PayPal or need to be a PayPal member to be able to pay.
If payment goes through, your membership is a success! You will see a notice to activate your account once you have logged in. It’s important that you do this as this will activate your membership. Once that’s done you can go ahead and create your house sitter profile.

Why House Sit in Toowoomba?

House sitting in Toowoomba offers up a world of opportunity, not only to save money on rent, but also to get to know other people and new places!

What is expected of me as a House Sitter?

As a house sitter, you will be expected to perform agreed tasks that involve caring for a home owners property and pets. This includes taking care of all the usual daily tasks involved with running and maintaining a home such as house cleaning, garden maintenance, pool maintenance, general house security, forwarding or collecting mail, caring for pets and the occasional odd job. House sitters are expected to bring their own food and some may prefer to bring their own linen and cooking utensils. All this needs to be discussed prior to acceptance of the house sitting position.

Do I need references in House Sitting?

References are a major advantage and are therefore we say it’s a must for all house sitters. Obviously the best type of reference would be from someone you have house sat for, however even a character reference/s from people that have known you for a reasonable amount of time are acceptable. These may include your landlord (if you have rented in the past), your employer, friends or people you know with an advanced standing in the community. Your reference/s can be written and or verbal, with the referrer agreeing that you can provide their phone number to home owners.

How do I find a good house sitting job in Toowoomba?

Patience is the key!

Write up your profile carefully!
When setting up your profile, make owners feel like they’d like to get to know you. Give details and describe who you are, your experiences (including pet care) what you do for a living e.g.
Make sure to upload nice clear photos that catch home owners attention.
If responding to a house sitting position, explain what you like about the home owner’s proposal and why you’d be the right person. Don’t hesitate to provide a link to some references and other relevant documents (such as a police check) uploaded to a third party such as eg.Dropbox, OneDrive, CloudMe.

Request a FREE account verification
Requesting a free account verification will display a tick on your profile, and helps establish more trust between you and the home owner. To find out more about the free account verification, please visit the FAQ’s and scroll down to the section labelled “FREE ID Verification”.

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