Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Balwyn VIC

We are a kind and welcoming family looking for an experienced, reliable and nurturing Nanny. We are ideally looking for someone who will be with our family long-term and will build a positive and trusting relationship with our children.

Who you would be caring for:
A happy 2year old boy and a very settled 6month old girl

Where:
Surrey Hills (near train station and bus stop)

What the job involves:
We have lots of grandparent support available so the job would mainly involve caring for the 2year old for the rest of the year (until he goes to Kinder) and then caring for the little girl from 2027 onwards.

Specific duties would include:
- Caring for the children (including age-appropriate play and activities eg local playgroup, trips to the park)
- Supporting naps, routines, feeds and daily care
- Preparing meals and snacks (not dinner) and cleaning up afterwards if possible

When:
Monday from 8am-6pm (longer hours desirable but not essential)
Other days/hours flexible – Ideally 3 days a week (Wednesdays preferable)

How much:
$40/hr+ (rate negotiable for the right candidate – we value good care!)

Who we are looking for:
- Experienced (ideally a career nanny) and confident caring for toddlers and infants
- Professional and reliable (parents work in healthcare and cannot cancel work easily)
- Mature, calm and patient
- Organised and trustworthy
- Proactive and energetic
- Good communicator

Must have:
Contactable references
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid

Desirable:
Car and License

We are a warm family looking for an experienced, mature, calm and nurturing Nanny to support us with our two young children — a toddler and an infant.

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys caring for young children, is confident with infants and toddlers, and seeking a fixed long-term role.

Childcare duties include:
* Caring for our toddler and infant
* Supporting naps, routines, feeds and daily care
* Engaging in age-appropriate play and activities - both in the home and community
* Preparing meals and snacks for the children
* Tidying children’s play areas
* Cleaning up after children’s meals
* Light child-related tasks such as dishes, bottles and general reset

Must have:
* Current Working With Children Check
* Current Police Check
* Current CPR and First Aid
* Contactable references

We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced, ideally a career nanny with 5+ years experience
* Confident caring for infants and toddlers
* Calm, nurturing, mature, and patient
* Professional, reliable and trustworthy
* Proactive, organised and able to use initiative
* Warm, respectful and easy to communicate with
* History of long-term tenure with other families (2+ years) (highly desirable)

This is a fixed long-term role, starting as three day per week, and we would love to find someone who is looking to grow with our family and build a meaningful, consistent relationship with the children.

Indicative rate listed negotiable for the right candidate. 12% super will also be added to the agreed rate.

Our family is seeking a responsible, nurturing, and supportive babysitter to care for our 7-year-old child and 1 year old baby girl

This role involves an AM shift for before school care, one day time shift to care for the baby after the older chios toes to school and 1 in 4 Saturdays

Before-school shifts will include:
• Packing the 7-year-old’s lunchbox and school bag
• Assisting with toileting, tooth brushing
• Helping the 7-year-old get dressed and ready for school
• Babysitting the baby while I drop the 7yo to school
• Light housework eg: unstack dishwasher, vacuum, kids laundry, tidy up kids toys


Our 7-year-old has a mild physical disability and epilepsy and requires supervision for self care tasks and play. She has no behavioural issues and is a very happy, delightful child who is highly engaged and loves to play.


Shift times:

Monday: 7.15-9.45am or 7.15 - 1.30pm
Thursday: 7.15 - 9.45am or 7.15 - 1.30pm

I need one long morning and one short morning filled in either combination.

Saturday 1 in 4 only for the week starting 1 August
4h shift either morning or afternoon


Requirements:
• Female applicants only
• First aid certificate
• Experience with babies and school-aged children essential


We are looking for someone kind, reliable, and confident who will become a trusted part of our family.

We’re a warm and welcoming family in North Balwyn seeking a kind, reliable, and experienced nanny to join us on a consistant basis supporting our two young boys (4 year old and 19 month old).

The role is predominantly caring for the 19 month old boy as the 4 year old will mostly be at kinder, however caring for both will be required on occasion.

Location & hours:
• Located in: North Balwyn
• Hours/days:
Monday - 8am - 4pm for the 19 month old only.
Wednesday - Ad hoc a few hours for both boys, towards the end of the year hours on this day may increase for the 19 month old
Friday - Flexible, a few hours for the 19 month old in the morning.

There may also be an opportunity for additional hours over weekends / weeknights while we attend social events (if of interest).

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children, who can become a trusted part of our family over time.

Who we’re looking for:

- Warm, nurturing, and responsible caregiver

- Experience with younger children (from 1-4)

- Ability to plan fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities

- Comfortable helping with meal prep, feeding, and assisting with children’s daily routines

- Happy to help with light duties around the house, tidying play areas, dishes and light kitchen tidying, kids laundry if required

- Able to manage both children on occasion

- Certification in First Aid & CPR is ideal

- WWCC, police check and references required

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please share a short introduction about yourself, your availability and your experience. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

Hi, we're looking for a babysitter/nanny to help with school pick ups and after school care in Camberwell on Mon/Tue/Thur and ideally a school drop off on Tuesday mornings too. We're looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic and with experience. A French speaker would be a plus, but not essential. Working with Children Check required, but we can help you apply for this if necessary.

Looking for a reliable babysitter/nanny to assist with school pickup duties on specific weekdays.

Responsibilities include:

* Picking up the mother from home at scheduled time
* Driving together to pick up the daughter from school
* Dropping both back home safely

The total trip duration is approximately 40 minutes to an hour maximum, as the school is only 5 km from home.

Pickup Schedule from home:

* Monday - 4:30 PM
Tuesday – 4:30 PM
Wednesday - 4:20PM
* Thursday – 3:50 PM
* Friday – 4:30 PM

Seeking someone punctual, trustworthy, and preferably with their own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised nanny to assist our family after school.

Our primary focus is support for our younger son (9), who requires school pick-up, assistance with homework, and transport to sporting activities. Our older son (12) is more independent but may occasionally require transport to activities and support with homework

The role includes:
- Collecting our 9-year-old son from school
- Preparing afternoon tea/snacks
- Assisting with homework and encouraging good study habits
- Driving children to sporting training and activities
- Preparing simple, healthy family dinners
- Light household duties such as tidying the kitchen, loading/unloading the dishwasher, helping keep children's areas organised, and other general household support

We are seeking someone who:
- Has a current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Is responsible, organised and punctual
- Can provide a positive, supportive and engaging environment after school
- Previous nannying, coaching or babysitting experience preferable
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Working With Children Check

Hours are approximately Monday to Thursday from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, with some flexibility for the right person.

This role would suit a university student, education student, allied health student, experienced nanny, or someone seeking a rewarding part-time position with a lovely family.

We are looking for someone who can become a trusted and dependable part of our family's routine and help create a calm, organised afternoon environment for our children.

Please send a brief introduction outlining your experience, availability and references.

My name is Sarah and I live with my partner and 2 boys in Hawthorn East (3yo and 4mo). I am looking for care for my 4 month old, primarily on Wednesday afternoons, but with the potential for more work in future, as I slowly return to work post maternity leave. I would love to organise a meeting if this type of work is of interest. Cheers, Sarah

We are a family of four (from Camberwell) with two young children aged 2 and 4, plus a friendly small dog aged 10.

We’re looking for someone kind, reliable and proactive to help with the kids and general household tasks. This role would likely suit someone looking for some extra work alongside study, another job, or flexible casual hours.

Tasks may include:
- Playing with and entertaining the children, including setting up age-appropriate activities
- Assisting with morning routines (getting dressed, brushing teeth, hair, etc.)
- Helping navigate the occasional sibling disagreement!
- Assisting with preparing breakfast or dinner and encouraging the kids to help clean up afterwards
- Setting up the children’s bedrooms for bedtime
- Laundry and folding
- General tidying and household support
- Helping involve the children in pack-up and cleaning routines where possible
- Ad hoc household help such as unpacking the dishwasher or washing dishes

Please note:
We already have a regular cleaner and a robot vacuum, so no heavy-duty cleaning is required. However, we are looking for someone happy to help keep the household running smoothly alongside caring for the children. For example, if the children are out of the house during part of your shift, we would appreciate help with tidying toys, folding laundry, or resetting kids’ spaces.

Hours:
Exact hours are still being finalised, but shifts will likely include:
- Early mornings before kinder/daycare
- Evenings after we get home
- Possibly some daytime hours on Wednesdays and weekends

We’re flexible and happy to work around your availability, though some early morning or evening availability is essential. Shifts will generally be around 2–3 hours, with some longer occasional shifts on weekends and Wednesdays.

We’re hoping to find someone warm, engaging and comfortable juggling both children and light household support as part of family life.

($40-$43 per hour)

Hi there ! We are looking for an experienced and very reliable Nanny /Assistant to help with driving children to and from activities (involving some distance) , undertake meal preparation and / or dinner, and help with shopping / other errands. We require an individual that can manage multiple children at times / busy household.

You will need to have an excellent driving record and be capable of handling a larger car and enjoy cooking healthy meals, The tasks will change in line with needs so we’re looking for someone that can be flexible, is relaxed yet can get the task done !

We are an easy going family looking for the right fit. This would be ideal for a Uni student Lego can commit ongoing.
Please email with more questions!

Thanks ;)

Hi - We are a family of 4 looking for someone to help with our 3 (about to turn 4yo) son and do pick up drop off for his big brother (8) who is at school about 10mins drive away from our home. Our youngest is currently a massive spiderman and monster truck fan and is a whiz at magnatiles.

If you only have afternoon availability please reach out too - we've got a bit of flexibility

The average day is the school run, park plays, a wander down the street for a snack adventure and whatever other fun you can come up with.

Currently days we need are Thursday and Friday 8-6pm with light house tidying and kids meal prep and ideally we'd love someone to be with us for the next few years if its a good fit!

Hi, our daughter is 2.5 years old and we now require an energetic, caring and extroverted nanny (who is at least 21 years old) on Thurs and Fri 12 - 4.30 during the week. Its very important to be talkative and playful as she feels more comfortable with such personalities. We prefer a good history of nannying alongside having first aid certificate, police check, working with children check and references. We are based in Kew and will, of course, take the time to explain and be around you to help build an easy going routine and comfort between our daughter and you.
Rate - $35 per hour. Appreciate your time, thank you.

We are a busy family with two boys needing kindy and school pick up on Wednesdays and getting to and from basketball training. There is the potential to increase to a Thursday morning 6-9 drop off also. Someone warm and friendly to help the boys unpack their bags and maybe do the odd tidy up if the morning has been chaos.

We’re looking for a reliable, kind, punctual, competent nanny with good communication skills, who can help us look after our 14 month old and 4 year old boys.

This job will be until October 2026, and the days may change depending on the work I have after October (and I understand if you can only do this job until October 2026). The job will be between 8 AM to 5 PM on Mondays (one day a week). The other potential days will be either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday after Oct 2026.

We live in between the 109 and 48 tram lines, close to Kew Junction.

We're looking for someone who can competently look after two children, i.e. get them dressed, bring them outside to play, enforce screen-free time as much as possible and foster indoor play, prepare simple meals and feed them meals, tidy areas related to their meals and play after use.

We also want someone who can manage emergent situations i.e. when kids are unwell, or at least recognise when these are situations that need escalation.

A paid trial will be required before officially commencing.

We are looking at $40 per hour as a casual rate.

Please message me your CV and contact details. We will require two references.

Looking forward to chatting!

We are looking for a nanny to do school pick-ups for our two boys 6yo & 11yo in Kew. We are looking for someone on a Tuesday and and Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:

🚗 Picking up the kids from school Tuesday and Thursday. Hours 3pm - 7pm but end time is flexible if you need to leave earlier.
🏃‍♂️ Taking them to their extracurricular activities with enthusiasm and support.
🍽️ Preparing dinner
💕 Engaging in creative play and educational activities.
🧸 Providing a safe and loving environment for the children to thrive.

Requirements:
🚘 Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
🕰️ Flexible to accommodate Mum's travel schedule.
✈️ Willingness to occasionally do more hours when Mum travels.

What We Offer:
🏠 A warm and welcoming home environment.
📆 Flexibility in scheduling to support work-life balance.
💵 Competitive hourly rate
🤝 A chance to be a part of a loving and appreciative family.

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable weekend nanny to join a fun and easygoing family in Hawthorn, caring for twin six-year-olds.

The ideal candidate is warm, engaging, dependable, and genuinely great with children.

Hours:

• Saturday: 9:00am – 5:30pm

• Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Wednesday mornings (7:30am – 9:30/10:00am for school drop-off) would be a bonus, but not essential.

There is also potential for additional weekday hours.

Pay rate: $35 per hour. (Negotiable)

If you’re interested and would like more information, please get in touch.

Hello! We are looking for a Nanny to join our family for approx. 3 days per week to look after our 6 month old daughter Violet and 4 year old daughter Charlotte. Our current nanny is finishing in June and therefore we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible to enable a smooth handover. Our daughter Violet has some special needs requiring physio support so we are ideally looking for someone really passionate about babies and helping with their development. The days we are looking for support are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from approx. 7:30am - 6:30pm/7pm. Our 4 year old daughter Charlotte will be in Kinder on these days and we are hoping to find someone who is happy to do drop off and pick up on these days and care for our 6 month old while Charlotte is in Kinder and then both children together in the afternoon/evening. We are looking for someone who loves children, is creative and who can build a great relationship with both our girls. As my husband and I both work fairly long hours we are hoping to find someone who is also happy to help out with light household duties and cleaning e.g. dishes, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking for Violet and Charlotte etc and also who may be able to cook a couple of dinners per week or help with meal prep. If this sounds like a job that might fit what you're looking for, please message me to connect :)

Professional Nanny Position – Private Family (Part-Time)

A professional family is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and nurturing nanny to provide high-quality care for two young children (aged 1 and 3 years). This is an opportunity for a committed individual to become a trusted and valued part of a respectful and well-organised household.

Location: Melbourne (inner-east)
Position Type: Part-time (2–3 days per week, with occasional evening support)
Commencement: Flexible / by mutual agreement

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering attentive, developmentally appropriate care within a calm and structured home environment.

Two days per week will involve care of both children
One day per week will involve care of one child

Key responsibilities include:

Providing attentive care and supervision for one or both children depending on the day
Planning and engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities
Supporting daily routines including meals, naps, and transitions
Preparing and cooking simple, nutritious meals for the children (and occasionally family meals if required)
Undertaking light household duties related to the children (e.g. tidying play areas, children’s laundry, kitchen clean-up after meals)
Maintaining a calm, nurturing, and orderly environment
Communicating effectively with both children and parents
Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:

Proven experience caring for infants and toddlers
A calm, warm, and patient demeanour
Strong reliability and professionalism
The ability to connect with children in an emotionally attuned, age-appropriate manner
Confidence working within a home where a parent may be present intermittently
Initiative in managing both childcare and light household responsibilities
Excellent communication skills and discretion

Essential / Preferred Qualifications:

Current Working With Children Check
First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Relevant childcare qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Verifiable references

Look forward to hearing from you.

We are a friendly, busy family based in Eaglemont looking for a reliable and caring babysitter to help care for our two wonderful children, aged 9 and 5.

The role will include after school pickup on Tuesday and Thursday. Our children attend the local primary school, are active, kind and independent, and enjoy spending time outdoors, reading, sport and creative activities.

We are looking for someone warm, organised and dependable who enjoys engaging with children and becoming a trusted part of our family's routine. A driver's licence, Working With Children Check and first aid certificate are preferred.

We would love to hear from you

Hoping for someone that is really good with kids patient and willing to help with children who are 6 months and 2 years old while Mum is home and also some days when Mum is out watching the children, playing and helping out with anything kid related!
will also pay extra for evenings

We are a busy professional family based in Kooyong looking for a caring, reliable and energetic nanny to help with our three lovely children — 9-year-old twin boys and a 3-year-old girl.

Our much-loved long-term nanny is sadly moving on after finishing university and starting her career in her chosen field, so we are looking for someone new to become part of our family.

The role will primarily involve:

* School and kinder drop-offs and pick-ups
* Caring for our 3-year-old on Wednesdays
* Taking children to after-school activities
* Helping keep the day running smoothly

Regular hours required:

* Tuesdays & Thursdays: school/kinder drop-offs and pick-ups
* Wednesdays: full day

We live in Kooyong, with school in Hawthorn and kinder in Armadale — all within a small radius (under 3km). While driving distances are minimal, a driver’s licence is essential.

We would highly value someone with flexibility for:

* Longer hours during school holidays
* The occasional Monday

We are open-minded about how the role could work and would happily consider:

* Splitting the role across multiple people
* Different employment arrangements
* Expanding the position into a broader home manager role for the right person

Pay is $35–40 per hour, negotiable depending on experience and responsibilities.

I am currently on leave, so the role is not urgently needing to be filled, and we can be flexible with a start date from July onwards for the right person.

We are looking for someone warm, organised and dependable who enjoys being around children and becoming part of family life. If this sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you!

Hello,

Looking for an experienced sitter to look after my energetic & gentle natured 3 year old boy who loves playing with cars, trucks, dinosaurs, bike, scooter… and anything with wheels or loud really! He loves kicking around a ball, arts & crafts, visiting the park, riding his bike, listening to music, dancing, and reading books.

The role & responsibilities would include light meal prep (lunch & snacks only), play, reading, feeding, & getting him down for his afternoon nap. We’re currently potty training and in the transition phase.

I will be working from home on Wednesdays + Thursdays and therefore be around too.

📍Starting 1st June 26 onwards
🏡 Malvern (walking distance to the local train station)
🗓️Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ 8.30/9am to 2pm (flexible)
💰$30 - 35p/hr , negotiable based on experience
✅ WWCC, Police check, First Aid, Non-smoker, Prior experience looking after toddlers, Reference(s)
🐈I have an extremely friendly & loving cat (an Australian domestic shorthair)

If you’d like to chat more, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you🙂

Cheers,
Sin

Part-Time Nanny Position – Ivanhoe

We are looking for a warm, reliable nanny to join our family two days per week. We are hoping to find someone who would enjoy becoming part of our family for at least the next 12 month.

Days & Hours
2 days, likely Tuesday and Wednesday but we have some flexibility for the right candidate.
Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
$40ph
About the role
We have three children aged 6, 4 and 2. During school terms you will mostly be caring for 2 children, with all three together during school holidays and occasionally after school.

We’re looking for someone who is calm, proactive and enjoys spending time with children both at home and out exploring.

Responsibilities include
-Helping with the morning routine (breakfast, getting ready for school/kinder)
-Planning engaging activities and play during the day
-Taking the kids to the park, playgrounds and local outings
-Providing warm, responsive care and meeting the children where they are at
-Maintaining a gentle and respectful approach to care
-Tidying up after the children and keeping their spaces organised
-Occasional school/kinder pickup

Essential requirements
-ABN and ability to provide invoices
-Working With Children Check (WWCC)
-First Aid certification
-Driver’s licence
-Experience with neurodivergent children (ADHD) and a neuroaffirming approach to care

We would love to find someone who enjoys building strong relationships with children and can become a consistent and valued part of our family – please only apply if a long-term position is feasible!

Hello, my name is Anna -

We are a family of 5, living in Malvern. We have three boys who are 7yrs, 6yrs and 4yrs.

Seeking regular casual babysitting.
Looking for someone who is responsible, mature, energetic and loves spending time with kids. Capable and efficient with simple household tasks

Our boys love to play sports outside, exploring in nature, baking, and playing games. .

We hope to find a caregiver who will enjoy coming to help look after our boys, and be part of our family. Someone we can trust and rely on and have a great relationship with.

We look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks! Anna