Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Brighton VIC

Hello
We are looking for a full time live in nanny/housekeeper to look after our home, cleaning & care for my 11 year old son DJ.
Location: Brighton, 3186
Regards
Gina

Hi, I am looking for a reliable, caring and responsible babysitter/nanny to help look after our two children — a girl who is turning 9 this year and a 7-year-old boy.

We are initially looking for help on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings, primarily with school pick-up and the children’s after-school routine. Additional hours can be arranged for the right person, depending on availability and our needs.

The role will include:

* Picking up the children from school and bringing them home safely.
* Supervising and assisting with homework and schoolwork, particularly reading and writing.
* Encouraging regular reading and helping them stay organised with their school responsibilities.
* Preparing snacks and light meals for the children when required.
* Helping them follow their usual after-school and evening routines.
* Engaging with the children through age-appropriate activities, play and conversation.
* Assisting with light household duties and general tidying, particularly tasks associated with the children, such as tidying after meals and activities, putting away dishes and keeping their areas organised.
* Encouraging good habits, independence and consistent routines.

We are looking for someone who is patient, dependable, organised and genuinely enjoys spending time with children. It would be particularly helpful to have someone who is confident assisting with primary-school homework, reading and writing and who can provide a warm but consistent approach to routines and boundaries.

A current Working with Children Check, First Aid qualification, driver’s licence and reliable car are required. Previous experience caring for school-aged children and parent references are strongly preferred.

We would ideally like to find someone interested in a consistent, ongoing position who can get to know the children and become a trusted part of their weekly routine. For the right person, there is flexibility to arrange additional hours beyond the regular after-school days.

Hi i m looking for nanny looking after my kids when i am away for work.From 23th Oct to 4Nov .Pick up one kid from school cooking cleaning putting one kids to sleep.send one kid to school at thr morning.

Looking for ongoing casual baby sitter to support a newly relocated family. After school weekend potential for parents to have a date night. Parents often traveling and need extra support.

We’re looking for a caring, reliable nanny and housekeeper to support our family of three, 3 days a week. Our easy going five-year-old (six in Jan) son starts school in February, and duties will include school pick-ups, after-school activities and helping with his dinner routine. Help this year is needed too as we both work full time.

We’d also appreciate help with household chores, including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and walking our 2 small dogs (PapillonXDaschund)

There will be periods of child free time during the day to help balance both aspects of job.

Hours may increase during school holidays. Ideally, you’ll have childcare experience, a driver’s licence and a current Working with Children Check.

Please get in touch with a little about yourself, your relevant experience and availability. We’d love to hear from you!

We're looking for a dependable mother's helper to support our family and care for children ages 9 and 6 with light household support.
• Approximately 10–12 hours per week across 3–4 days.
• Weekday hours include school pickup into early evening.
• Occasional evening babysitting, approximately 1–2 times per month.
• Specific days and times to be agreed upon.
Responsibilities
• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for the children, including play, activities, and support with daily routines.
• Pick up from school on scheduled weekdays and ensure safe transportation home and to/from activities.
• Help prepare snacks and dinner.
• Assist with light household chores, including tidying, cleaning up after meals and activities, and laundry.
• Run occasional errands as needed.
Ideal Candidate
• Warm, patient, reliable, and comfortable caring for school-aged children.
• Previous childcare or babysitting experience and references.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Comfortable helping with simple food preparation and light household tasks.
• Clear communicator who follows family routines and prioritizes safety.
• Takes initiatives on tasks to be completed.
• First-aid qualified

Hi, I’m in Hampton, but I’m searching for a LIVE-IN nanny or au pair for our daughter’s family who live on a beautiful working farm in the COUNTRY!!! Start date ASAP!
She is a very busy mum with two lovely energetic kids - 5 & 3 years and one on the way! A busy husband and lots of animals!
We will provide you with self contained accommodation, most meals and access to a car.
Your main role is caring for the two children, school & kinder drop off & pick up. Light household duties eg managing laundry /toys / meals for children.
We are hoping to find soneone who loves being outside and LOVES animals and nature. Please also join the family when they have a summer beach holiday in January.
If this sounds like you, let me know. I’ve included an hourly rate, but will discuss this in more detail with the right person. Is it you???

Babysitter wanted – Elsternwick 😊

We’re looking for a fun, energetic babysitter for our three kids (ages 3, 8 and 11).

Regular Thursdays, 3.30–7.30pm, some Wednesday afternoons if available, plus flexible casual hours on weekends, school holidays and some evenings.

Duties include after-school activity drop-offs, playing with the kids and preparing an easy dinner (usually pasta!). Unlikely to have all three kids at once.

Rate negotiable depending on experience.

Please get in touch if you love having fun with kids and think you’d be a good fit!

Hi there! We have a 6 yr old boy and 9 yr old girl… Mum and Dad have busy work schedules and need a little help!

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable babysitter to help us out one afternoon a week (likely Wednesdays if that works) — picking the kids up from school at 3:30 pm and hanging out with them until about 6:30 pm (timing negotiable).

We live about a 5–10 minute drive from the school. The job involves collecting the kids, supervising homework, creating a fun/relaxing afternoon vibe, preparing simple snacks or dinner, and a bit of light tidying of kid-related chaos. The job may involve taking kids to activities, so a reliable car and safe, confident driver is important.

Some weeks, we might ask if you’re free for an extra afternoon, an occasional date night, or a few hours on the weekend.. especially when one parent is travelling for work.

We are a couple in Elwood seeking a professional long-term (1yr+), caring, experienced, proactive and fun nanny for our two boys, 2 and 4. The 2yo is at childcare 2 days a week, and the 4yo is at kinder 2 days of the week.
Schedule: Four days a week, 7:30 am–5:30 pm (40 hrs).
Role: Provide nurturing care and engaging activities & outings, prepare meals, support routines, and light household tasks.
Requirements: Early Childhood qualifications. Experience with toddlers, Working With Children Check, Police Check, driver’s licence, non-smoker, and excellent reliability. Own car and experience with autism preferable but not essential.
We offer: A warm, supportive family. Location is near parks and the beach, with regular hours and a happy, relaxed environment. Rate negotiable based on experience.

From early next year, We are looking for someone to join our family to help approx 15 hours a week on a long term regular basis. We are after help before school approx 715-915am Monday and tuesday, 715-915 on a Wednesday, Thursday afternoon, and Friday afternoon.

Let me know if you have any availability opening up in your schedule !

Would involve looking after my 6 year old girl and 3 year old boy. We would need someone with lots of childcare experience. Daughter has adhd and requires someone who is comfortable with helping with homework and giving medication.

Involves pick ups, drop offs, getting kids ready in the morning, food prep, doing light house work such as kitchen/toy tidying, organizing, laundry and food prep for meals (duties would vary day to day being a mix of these activities) .

Potential for more work going forward. Looking for someone who loves kids and is experienced with kids, who is warm, approachable, happy to do imaginary play and activities with them and is proactive, on time and organized. We would like someone looking to work with a family on a long term Basis :)

Experienced family with Nannies and au pairs happy to provide references for you to chat to

We are based in elwood.

Hi there! (Opportunity to start earlier)

Two kiddos (10 & 13). Looking for someone to do school pick up at 3:30pm, some light housework (folding washing, empty lunchboxes, prep lunch for next day, dishwasher etc), preparing dinner for the kids, getting them ready for bed.

Own car preferable (will pay the relevant and calculated ATO petrol rates), but flexible to use our car also if have driving record etc.

Look forward to chatting!

Nanny / Housekeeper
Position Overview
We are seeking a mature, reliable, and proactive Nanny / Housekeeper to support a busy single-parent household with one 8-year-old child.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys creating a well-organised home environment while building a positive and supportive relationship with a child. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a high standard within the home, be confident managing day-to-day household responsibilities independently, and enjoy being an active part of family life.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, organised, hands-on, and possess excellent attention to detail. They will be comfortable balancing childcare responsibilities with household management, meal preparation, and general home support.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare
• School drop-offs and pick-ups as required.
• Assisting with after-school routines and activities.
• Providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
• Encouraging healthy habits, confidence, and independence.
• Engaging in active play, outdoor activities, and sports.
• Occasional evening and weekend care when required.

Household Management
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised home.
• General light housekeeping and daily household upkeep.
• Laundry, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organisation.
• Monitoring household supplies and proactively restocking groceries, pantry items, and household essentials.
• Running errands as required.
• Taking ownership of household tasks and identifying what needs to be done without direction.
• Ensuring the home is consistently presented to a high standard.

Meal Planning & Cooking
• Planning and preparing healthy, nutritious meals for both adult and child.
• Grocery shopping and pantry management.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen.
• Managing meal preparation independently and confidently.
• Supporting healthy eating habits within the household.
Candidate Profile
• Mature, responsible, trustworthy, and dependable.
• Active, energetic, and able to keep up with an active child.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and capable of anticipating household needs.
• Comfortable managing a home independently.
• A confident and capable cook who enjoys preparing healthy family meals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Warm, positive, and able to build a strong relationship with a child.
• Professional, discreet, and respectful of family privacy.
Essential Requirements
• Current driver's licence and safe driving record.
• Previous experience in nannying, housekeeping, household management, or a similar role.
• Strong cooking skills and experience preparing healthy family meals.
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent references.
About the Family
This role supports a single father with full-time care of his 8-year-old son.

His son is active, energetic, and loves basketball. We are looking for someone who can positively engage with him, encourage an active lifestyle, and become a trusted and valued part of the family's routine.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping maintain a happy, organised, and well-run household.
Hours & Remuneration
• Hours to be discussed.
• Flexibility is essential.
• Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
• Remuneration will be discussed with the successful candidate and will reflect experience and suitability for the role.

IMMEDIATE START NEEDED - I’m looking for a warm, reliable nanny to help with my three children after school. The role includes school pick-ups, taking the children to occasional sporting activities, helping with reading and preparing or assisting with dinner at home. I'm looking for someone caring, organised and dependable who enjoys spending time with children and can become a trusted part of our family routine.

Nanny wanted for immediate start – Carnegie/ Malvern

We’re looking for a caring, reliable nanny for our three children, aged 3, 5 and 7.

Full-day Tuesdays and occasional Fridays with our 3- and 5-year-olds, plus school drop-off and pick-up for our 7-year-old. We’d also love help with additional school/kinder pick-ups, after-school care and occasional babysitting.

Our kids love being outdoors, all kinds of sport and craft, so someone who enjoys joining in would be an ideal fit. Duties include easy meal prep and tidying up after meals and activities.

Must have a licence, own car and references from previous families. Car seats can be provided.

Please get in touch with a little about yourself, your experience, availability and hourly rate.

Hi! We're a warm, busy professional family in St Kilda (3182) with a gorgeous 12-week-old baby girl Riviera and a two year old boy Brooklyn. We're looking for an experienced, caring family helper/nanny to help look after our kids, mainly Riviera as Brooklyn is starting childcare, and also help keep our home running smoothly. This is a long-term role for someone who loves babies and takes pride in a beautifully run home.

What you'll do
* Help care for our baby day to day: enabling my wife to return to work - she will be WFH a lot and still actively breastfeeding.
* Help keep the home clean and tidy and some laundry assistance.
* Household management: groceries, simple family meal prep (Asian home cooking a plus!), deliveries, keeping things organised

About you

* Experience caring for newborns/babies under 12 months and toddlers in a family or professional setting (references required)
* Experience with housekeeping or household management
* Current infant first aid/CPR (HLTAID012) and a Working with Children Check, or willing to get one
* Reliable, calm, warm and proactive, with a passion for children's development
* Right to work in Australia; non-smoker

What we offer
* $30–$40/hr depending on experience part-time 3-4 days a week Mon–Fri ~ up to 30hrs
* A respectful, appreciative family and a long-term, stable role
Ideally ASAP start

We look forward to hearing from you
Teneille and Eddie

I am looking for a part time ongoing babysitter when required.
Must have WWCC, First Aid and Police check.
Hours will vary based on weekly schedule.
Hourly rate: Based on experience.
Location: St Kilda

We're looking for a warm, reliable parent’s helper to join our family in Malvern.

**Ongoing:** Tues/Wed/Thurs, 7:30-9:30am, starting around early February 2027. Additionally, ad hoc shifts to cover our regular afternoon babysitter will be available throughout the year.
**Before then:** Ad hoc shifts through the rest of 2026 and January. Paid trial shifts in November.

**The role:**
- Breakfast for our kids (1 & 4)
- Making the 4yo's lunch box
- Dressing the kids
- Daycare and kinder drop-offs when one of us is away on work travel (car provided)
- General tidy & house reset, kids' laundry, occasional dinner prep


One of us is usually home, so you won't be on your own every morning.

**Must have:**
- Experience with children under 2
- Current Working With Children Check
- Valid driver's licence
- 3 references


Interested? DM us to express interest! 💛

Sadly our current Nanny has been offered her dream job post uni and we’re looking for a legend to jump in!

Positions for 3-4 days a week 10-4pm and a long term commitment would be amazing.

Must be a fun and experienced day Nanny for our 2.5 year old and 5 month old.

Most of the day will be with the toddler however an hour or two with both, while I run errands etc.

Hours will be 10am - 4pm (can be flexible for the right candidate).

The position requires light household chores - Tiding up after the toddler, dishwasher etc. we have a cleaner so don’t need any heavy cleaning 👏.

Would love for the next addition to our family to be local if possible and enjoy the outdoors. We also have a medium sized dog who is super friendly ☺️

Hello!

**FLEXIBLE START DATE**
We are looking to welcome an experienced nanny to help with our three children- two boys (9 and 6 yo) and a little girl (5 yo).

Our current nanny has a summer internship starting earlier than expected so looking for someone for 2027 but if available earlier (23/11) that would be wonderful but not mandatory. We would rather find the right person for the job.

The job would involve morning drops off to school (and kindergarten for 2026). School is a 5 min drive from our house and kindergarten is opposite where we live. In 2027 all three kids will
Be at the same school. This would be set Mondays and Wednesdays and 3-4 additional Tuesday and Thursdays per month.

For the remainder of 2026- Monday afternoon pick up is at 3pm from kindergarten and then to gymnastics.
Wednesday is 3pm pick up from kindergarten and to another activity. The boys have sport at school.

Morning routine involve breakfast preparation, unstacking the dishwasher and hair doing. Bags and lunchboxes are packed the night before.
Perfect hours for a university student, PhD student or flexible day job holder.

Must have experience driving children and be safe and a competent driver with your own car.

Looking for someone who can relate to children of various ages, kind, organised and punctual.

During school holidays lots of additional hours/days that we are looking for care for but not required for the job.

Rate negotiable $35-$45 depending on experience.
Look forward to hearing from you!

Hello, my name is Anna.

We are a family of five living in Malvern, with three boys aged 7, 6 and 5, and we are looking for someone for regular, casual babysitting.

We would love to find someone who is responsible, mature, energetic and proactive, and who genuinely enjoys spending time with children.

Our boys love playing sport outdoors, exploring nature, baking and playing games, so we are hoping to find someone who enjoys getting involved and having fun with them.

We are also looking for someone who is happy to help with simple household tasks and tidy up after the boys as part of their role.

Evening babysitting may include things like emptying the dishwasher, tidying up and folding the children’s laundry when needed.

Most importantly, we hope to find someone who will enjoy spending time with our boys and become a trusted, valued part of our family. We would love to build a great relationship with someone we can rely on and who feels equally comfortable and happy working with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Many thanks,
Anna

We’re looking for a caring, reliable and experienced nanny to help care for our two children (a 3-year-old and an 8-month-old) over December and January.

We’re hoping to find someone who is confident caring for babies, with additional experience looking after toddlers. We’d love someone who enjoys engaging the children in age-appropriate activities and creating a safe, happy environment. Ideally, we’re looking for someone who can commit to all of the days listed below to provide consistency for our little ones. Note: My partner works from home and will generally be home during these hours.

Location: Prahran

December 2026 Availability:
* Monday: 9am–5pm (8-month-old only)
* Tuesday: 9am–1pm (8-month-old only)
* Thursday: 9am–1pm (8-month-old only)

January 2027 Availability:
* Wednesday: 9am–5pm (both children)
* Friday: 9am–5pm (both children)

Duties:
* Preparing and feeding the children’s meals
* Light tidying of toys and children’s mess
* Washing and folding the children’s clothes
* Preparing and washing baby bottles

Requirements:
* Current First Aid Certificate, including infant/child choking first aid
* Valid Working With Children Check
* Previous experience caring for babies and toddlers
* Reliable, caring and responsible
* References from previous childcare families or employers

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please send through a little bit about yourself, your childcare experience, availability and hourly rate.

~ I'm looking for an immediate start: part-time, casual or contractor babysitter for my 7 year old for my weekday afternoon shifts 1700-1900. Prefer a permanent resident/ citizen or if on a temporary visa, someone who will be based in Melbourne for the foreseeable future
~ Must have WWCC or Police clearance
~ We already have a morning babysitter but will need a morning babysitter from January 2027
~ I am a single mum and a shift worker. My shift is 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off so hours would be 4-12 hours on weekdays. Sometimes Saturdays as well
~ Pickup my son from Teamkids at 1700, clean bathroom/change pee pads for our Chihuahua, put away dry dishes, heat dinner (already prepared), supervise brush teeth, fold laundry if enough time
~ If you have no car, you're welcome to sleepover and I will pay for the hours that I'm away for work
~ School pickup is 24 minutes by tram or 30 minutes' walk from South Yarra to Prahran

~ Here are the absolute minimum hours for October, but usually runs into more hours if you have the availability:
Oct
7 Wed 1700-1900 2.0hrs
8 Th 1700-1900 2.0hrs

15 Th 1700-1900 2.0hrs

23 Fr 1520-2000 4.5hrs

24 Sat 1000-1200 2.0hrs

I can give my roster for this whole year for you to see if my times are suitable. Looking for someone long term, willing to commit to all or most of my required hours.

Looking forward to hearing from you

If you hold any Australian qualification in childcare or education, then through the government initiative: In-home care, I can go up to 42 hours per week

Here are the requirements for an In-home care Educator/ provider
* In Home Care educators are required to be skilled, qualified and dedicated child care professionals.
* The main role of an educator is to provide children with a variety of age appropriate, play-based activities that encourage each child’s development, learning and life skills.

To become an In Home Educator you must hold a relevant qualification in one of the following:
* Certificate III, a diploma or a degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualifications that have a major focus on Early Childhood Education.
Or
* Primary school teaching qualifications of educators registered with state-based Teacher Regulatory Authorities are also deemed as acceptable qualifications
Or
* Certificate III level qualification in a relevant course or be working towards a Certificate III qualification and provide documentary evidence

Additional requirements:
* Be at least 18 years old
* Be an Australian resident, permanent citizen or have the relevant visa to allow employment on a continuous basis for 12 months or more
* Hold a current Nationally coordinated Criminal History Check
* Hold a current working with children check (Blue Card) relevant to the state the family resides in
* Have a current First Aid Certificate HLTAID004 or equivalent
* Have a PRODA number – Register for a PRODA number
* You will need to register with an approved In Home Care Service Provider.

Looking for someone to help look after 7.5 month old daughter.
I will be working at home I just need an extra set of hands.
Must be ok with dogs as i have a 2 year ols golden retriever