Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Balwyn North VIC

We're looking for a warm, experienced nanny to care for our 15-month-old daughter 3 days a week (Weds-Fri) while we work from home.

We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, nurturing, and trustworthy
- Caring and joyful
- Responsive and patient
- Experienced with toddlers - comfortable with mealtimes, nap routines, nappy changes, gentle guidance and boundaries, and age-appropriate play, learning, and exploration
- Comfortable with a friendly dog in the home

The role
- $30-40/hr depending on experience
- Weds-Fri 9-5pm
- Some light housework during nap time

Send us a message telling us a bit about yourself, your experience with toddlers, and your availability. We'd love to chat!

We’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy babysitter to help care for our 17-month-old son, on an ad hoc basis, sometimes with fairly short notice.

We’re relatively new to Melbourne and don’t have family support nearby, so we’d love to find someone local who we can build an ongoing relationship with and feel comfortable contacting when we need an extra pair of hands.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a current WWCC and Police Check
• Has experience with, or is very confident caring for, children around 17 months old
• Is reliable, responsible and genuinely comfortable with young children
• Lives in or close to Surrey Hills
• Is available during weekday working hours, generally between 9am–6pm
• Is comfortable being in a home with a cat - no pet care is required, he’ll simply be around!

The work would be casual/ad hoc rather than set weekly hours, and occasionally we may need someone at relatively short notice, so someone with a bit of flexibility would be ideal.

We’d really love to find someone warm, dependable and trustworthy who can become a familiar person for our little boy rather than having to find a different babysitter each time.

If you’re interested, please send me a message with a little bit about yourself, your experience with young children, your general availability and your hourly rate. 🤍

Permanent Part-Time | 3 Days per Week | Long-Term Position

We are a warm and welcoming family in Kew looking for a caring, experienced, reliable and organised nanny to become a valued part of our family.

Our daughter is 18 months old and will be your primary responsibility. We also have an almost 4-year-old son who attends kinder and will require occasional drop-offs, pick-ups and care during school holidays or when he's home sick.

We're hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children, understands their emotional and developmental needs, and takes pride in creating a nurturing, stimulating and happy environment.

🗓️ Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

⏰ Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (24 hours per week)

📍 Location: Kew, Melbourne

💰 Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications, with applicable employment entitlements.

There is some flexibility with the days for the right person. We would also appreciate occasional weekend assistance, approximately once a month, arranged well in advance.

🌿 The Role

Your primary responsibility will be providing attentive, loving and engaging care for our daughter, including:

Managing meals, naps and daily routines.

Taking her to parks, classes, outings and age-appropriate activities.

Encouraging her learning and development through reading, sensory activities, creative play and outdoor exploration.

Supporting her emotional development through a gentle, patient and responsive approach.

Assisting with kinder drop-offs and pick-ups for our son.

Confidently caring for both children during kinder holidays or when required.

Keeping the children's play areas, bedrooms and belongings organised, including tidying toys at the end of each shift.

🏡 Light Household Support

While our daughter is sleeping, we would appreciate assistance with:

Folding and putting away washing.

Preparing the children's dinner for that evening.

Keeping children's spaces and common areas tidy.

Other reasonable light household tasks, where time permits.

Childcare will always be the priority.

🌸 About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has several years of professional nannying or relevant early childhood education experience.

Is confident caring for toddlers and preschool-aged children, including two young children simultaneously.

Has a naturally warm, calm, patient and nurturing personality.

Understands gentle, respectful parenting and the importance of consistent boundaries.

Is proactive, organised and able to independently plan engaging activities and outings.

Demonstrates excellent judgement, initiative and emotional maturity.

Is punctual, dependable and communicates openly and professionally.

Is comfortable working in a home where a parent works from home. Our daughter may occasionally seek comfort from me, and we value someone who can navigate this sensitively and confidently.

Is genuinely interested in a long-term position and building a trusting relationship with our children.

Essential Requirements

Current Working with Children Check or applicable exemption.

Current paediatric first aid and CPR qualifications.

Valid driver's licence, safe driving history and confidence transporting young children.

Strong, verifiable professional references.

Relevant Australian working rights.

A Certificate III, Diploma or other qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care would be highly regarded.

❤️ What We Offer

We value the important role a nanny plays in our children's lives and want to create a positive, respectful and supportive working relationship.

We offer consistent hours, fair remuneration, clear expectations and a welcoming family environment where your experience and contribution are genuinely appreciated.

We are hoping to find someone who will become a familiar, trusted and lasting presence in our children's lives.

📩 To Apply

Please send a brief introduction including:

Your professional nannying or childcare experience.

Relevant qualifications and certifications.

Availability for the proposed days and hours.

Expected hourly rate.

Details of your Working with Children Check and first aid qualifications.

Availability of references from previous families.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Kew family with three children aged 7 (girl), 5 (boy) and 3 (girl) seeking a reliable, energetic nanny for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:15–6:15pm (~10 regular hours/week). The role involves school/kinder/ELC pickups, taking the children to activities including dance and swimming, and helping with simple dinner preparation. We are looking for someone warm, organised and confident managing three children independently. A driver’s licence and own reliable car are essential (will cover gas). Ideally, you would also have some flexibility for occasional morning drop-offs when we travel for work, generally with around one week’s notice.

Hi! We're looking for a friendly, caring and energetic nanny to spend time with our 2-year-old daughter, Audrey, at our home in Doncaster.

We're mainly looking for someone who enjoys playing with young children, reading books, singing songs and helping them learn through everyday activities.

One thing that's important to us is helping Audrey develop her English, so we'd love someone who speaks fluent English and enjoys chatting with little ones.

If you are mostly free from 4pm-6pm Monday to Friday, please apply and let us know. Most importantly, we'd love to find someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with toddlers and can make learning fun!

Hi all,

My family lives in Kew with our 3 children aged 8, 6 and nearly 4; our daughter goes to Camberwell Primary while the other two do a mix of kinder (Hawthorn East) + childcare (Kew).

We are looking for someone who could help weekday afternoons from around 3-6:30pm - helping with school pick-ups (and drop-offs to after-school activities for the older 2). We may also request help with executing simple dinner plans for the kids (and tidying up afterward). To start, we'd need help 3 days a week - Mon / Tue / Thu.

During school holidays or weeks when one parent is traveling for work, we may also ask for more hours - as possible.

Ideally, we would love to find someone who is:
* Mature and experienced - bringing confidence, comfort and good judgment around small kids - able to bring fun and playfulness yet maintain firm boundaries
* Warm and kind - creating strong positive attachments with our kids
* Engaged and development oriented - thoughtful about exposing the kids to activities and experiences that will help them learn and grow - i.e., on the floor talking and playing vs looking at phones + screens
*Trustworthy, responsible and prompt - shows up when and where promised - always with honesty and integrity
*Respectful - listens to and supports our intentions as parents - takes care to leave the space better than you found it
* Has a drivers license, car and strong driving record - and willing and able to drive 2-3 kids

Bonus points would be someone who:
* Has flexibility for additional hours as needed (esp. during school holidays)
* Speaks French

Will pay a competitive rate for the right fit.

Please message me with CV and references if interested.

We are seeking a caring and experienced nanny to be part of our family in Camberwell/Canterbury area, Melbourne on Mondays and Thursdays. for after school pick ups as we look after our three wonderful kids (girl age 9 who loves arts and crafts, boy age 11 who is basketball mad and boy age 14 who will pretty much look after himself). Our current nanny has unfortunately had to move back interstate for personal reasons. The ideal person will enjoy looking after children and will need to be comfortable driving our children in our automatic car to drop them off on their activities (around 5 - 10 mins away). and do light household duties associated with the kids (such as cooking for them and sorting out their laundry).

We offer competitive pay starting from $34 per hour. If you are dedicated, nurturing, and ready to be a part of our family, we would love to hear from you! Hours will be from 3.00pm to approximately 8.00 pm every Mondays and Thursdays. and must be able to start by first week of November. This is a permanent role at least until 17 December. If you are free, there will be some occasional Wednesdays or Tuesdays after school which we will need help too but that will be subject to your availability. If you would like to continue, we would also love for you to continue once the summer holidays end and school starts at end of January 2027 but we're also happy for you to finish up on 17 December if you prefer.
You must be a confident driver and ideally 20 years +.

Hi babysitters,

My name is Madeleine. I’m mum of two little girls aged 3 and 1. We are looking for someone to help our busy family out.

Our arrangement can be flexible but would look something like this:

Arrive 7:45 to help with girls’ morning routine. This may involve breakfast, getting them dressed, changing nappies, reading stories, packing schoolbags.

Then take the girls to daycare (1km away)

Then we would love you to return to the house for some light cleaning and organising. This would mean things like, picking up lego, cleaning up from breakfast, folding some laundry (if needed) and then helping to get our evening meal ready. That would mean chopping a few things up to make our evening smoother.

I would say the time would be 745-10:30ish. But we can work out whats needed.

As a family, we are very approachable, kind people and our girls are our absolute priority. We would love you to genuinely be interested in children and take pride in being an extension of our family. We are based in Hawthorn East.

Thanks,

Madeleine

Hi,

We're a busy family in Hawthorn East looking for a reliable, organised babysitter to help us during the week. We have three children, a 11-year-old and 8-year-old twins, all in Junior school.

What we need help with:

- General household organising and tidying
- School pick-up (one school only. the other is covered by family)
- Helping the kids with homework and their after-school routine

Hours: Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3pm–6pm (3 hours per day).


Thank you!

Hi there! We are looking for a nanny to look after our two kids (Boy 3 y.o and Girl nearly 7 y.o) 1-2 times per week (Sunday mornings 8-1 and potential for Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons and evenings with flexibility for the right nanny) to give us time to get on top of housework and other life admin. There may also be opportunities for additional daytime or evening hours when one of us is travelling for work.
We are looking for someone punctual and reliable to play with the kids, along with feeding them and taking them out for lowkey adventures around the neighbourhood like the park or library. If there is downtime we would appreciate help with laundry and dishes but we know how busy it is with two!
We cant wait to meet you!

Looking for a daytime babysitter for a 20month old toddler who is energetic and lots of fun. Ideally for 3 to 4 days a week in the Box Hill Area. Light cleaning up after child is expected including nappy changes and putting her down for a nap. The mother will be around but is pregnant and is suffering from severe morning sickness.

Must be available full days Monday, Tuesday and Friday and have your own car.

We are a family of 4 living in Hawthorn East and are searching for an experienced baby sitter for our 14 month toddler. We are searching for a caring, playful and patient baby sitter who can play with him, take care of his daily routine and do light household chores.

We would like baby sitting care from Mondays to Thursdays from 12pm to 4pm. Would prefer a candidate with a WWCC, First Aid and has a police check. Please send me a message if you are interested.

We’re looking for a warm, fun and energetic person to help our family and 1-2 afternoons per week 3:00–6/6:30pm. Flexible on days.

We are located in camberwell and looking for someone to help out with picking the girls up from school a few days per week and get them home and fed afternoon tea etc. Help with homework and take to after school activities if they have any.
The girls are 8 and 6.
Look forward to hearing from you.

We're looking for an experienced, warm, and reliable nanny to care for our two children on weekends, working alongside us as parents.

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am–6pm
Children: A 4.5-year-old girl and a 2.5-year-old boy
Location: Hawthorn
Pay: $50 per hour

Requirements: Previous nanny or childcare experience is essential, along with a current driver's licence — a car will be provided for outings and errands.

We're after someone patient and engaged, confident managing two young kids and happy to work in with us as parents throughout the day — planning activities, meals, and naps, and keeping things fun and safe.

If you love working with young children and are looking for regular weekend hours, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your experience.

We are a busy family of five in Hawthorn with three young boys and a friendly groodle, looking for a reliable and proactive housekeeper to help keep our home clean, organised and running smoothly.
Hours: Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Rate: $40 per hour
The role will include:
- Weekly cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms and living areas
- Vacuuming and mopping
- Changing beds and washing bed linen, with rooms rotated as needed
- Laundry, including washing, drying, folding and putting away the children’s clothes
- Kitchen reset
- Tidying and organising the boys’ bedrooms and shared living areas
- General household organisation
- Rotating through deeper jobs such as the fridge, pantry, cupboards, skirting boards or windows
We are looking for someone who is reliable, warm, works independently and notices what needs doing.
This is a housekeeping role rather than a childcare role, although being comfortable around children and dogs is important.
We would love to find someone looking for a long-term role who can become a trusted and familiar part of our household.

We're looking for a couple of friendly, reliable babysitters to join our "go-to" list for evenings and the occasional day as needs come up.

You'd be looking after our 2.5-year-old daughter, who loves the playground, drawing, crafts, play-doh, and all things Bluey. Someone fun, patient, and happy to get stuck into play would be perfect!

We also have a large, friendly labradoodle at home, so you'll need to be comfortable around dogs.

Ideal for someone who:

• Has experience caring for toddlers
• Is reliable and flexible with occasional notice
• Holds a current Working with Children Check (first aid a bonus)

If this sounds like you, please send us a message with a bit about yourself, your experience, and your general availability. We'd love to hear from you!

Looking for someone to look after a 7 month old and an 14 month old Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, times can be flexible. There will be a car provided. If you require any further information please let me know!

LONG-TERM NANNY/HOUSE MANAGER WANTED – GLEN IRIS
We are a warm, professional family seeking one or two reliable and engaging nannies to help care for our two children, aged 4 and 8.

Our treasured previous nanny was with us for four years and is leaving due to changing life circumstances. We greatly value our nannies and hope to find someone who will become a trusted, long-term part of our family.
Location: Glen Iris
Pay: $38–$42 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Start date: Flexible

Hours required Monday–Friday:
Afternoons: 2:30–7:30 pm (occasionally later)
One nanny may cover all hours, or two nannies can share the role
Applications for selected days are very welcome, but preference to someone available for All days.
Afternoon duties:
School pick-up via car 5 minutes from home
Engaging the children with reading, games, homework and age-appropriate activities
Preparing dinner for the children
Keeping children’s areas, school items, play spaces and house spaces tidy
Other reasonable child-related duties
Taking kids to afterschool activities 2-3 days a week
Household Laundry

We are looking for someone who:
MUST have current driver’s licence and preferably safe, reliable car (We can provide car if needed for the right candidate, but preference for own car)
Is warm, dependable, proactive and genuinely enjoys spending time with children
Has previous nanny, childcare or relevant family experience
Holds a current Working With Children Check and Police Check
Preferably holds—or is willing to obtain—current First Aid and CPR certification
Can provide recent references
Is interested in a stable, long-term position
An education, early-childhood, nursing or other child-related background would be highly regarded, but we welcome all applicants with a genuine interest in helping children learn and thrive.
We are both medical professionals with early starts and late finishes, so reliability and flexibility is particularly important.
Please send a private message with:
A little about yourself
Your relevant experience and qualifications
The specific days and morning/afternoon shifts you can cover
Your preferred start date
Alternatively, feel free to reach out on 0431 445 649 with an SMS.

Looking for a casual babysitter for our two boys aged 3 & 5. Usually this will be evening times but there could be occasional day time.

We have a 10 year old, very easy going kid. Looking for a casual babysitter with good experience and references to keep them entertained and safe while my partner and I (both academics) have an occasional evening out. Short notice, but hoping to try this out tonight 3-9pm

Looking for a wonderful Nanny to join our family. Our children are fun and bright (aged 5 and 10) and looking for someone who is responsible and kind to look after them and bring a sense of fun and adventure. This role does require you to have a car as we will need your help with school pick-ups.

I am looking for an early childhood qualified (or studying early childhood ie childcare) worker to commence In Home Care with my 9 year old son.

He has special needs, and goes to a special school. However he is a bright and fun and energetic boy and he does NOT HAVE any physical disability. He is energetic and fun but needs constant close supervision and safety awareness.

I am looking for a carer do after school times when I am working from home (in the house).

Thursday 3pm - 7:15pm
Some Saturday or Sunday afternoon twice a month.

I have registered with Bambini education - see link below. They would do the recruiting and onboarding with them for the role. This is In Home Care as provided by the government funding.
https://www.bambini.com.au/in-home-care/

A close, down-to-earth family with two girls, aged 8.5 and 5, is looking for a reliable, warm nanny to care for them Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2pm–6pm, starting as soon as the right person is found. Additional support will be needed during school holidays, plus occasional evening babysitting for date nights.

Please note this role isn't a fit if you need extended leave or are away for multiple weeks at a time, particularly over the summer period (excluding week before Christmas until mid-January).

About the family
A quiet, family-oriented household that values routine, warmth, and a wholesome, grounded environment for the girls. Both parents work, though they're sometimes home during the day, and are very hands-on and present in their children's lives. First and foremost, the family is looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and genuinely caring — someone with strong personal values who will treat their home like part of the family.

About the role
The nanny will care for both girls together, keeping them engaged with arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking, reading, and imaginative games (the girls don't use iPads, and screen time is kept minimal). Duties include:

School pick-up on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Light laundry (washing and drying only, no ironing)
Grocery shopping before school pick-up
Helping keep the house tidy (general errands, accepting packages, unpacking the dishwasher)
Returning the house to a tidy state at the end of each day

Pay & requirements

$33/hour + super, paid properly through payroll
Permanent Australian Residency
Valid Working With Children Check
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Experience with young children (open to someone newer to caregiving with the right qualities)
Two strong references
Driver's licence
Non-smoker/non-vaper

Please get in touch with a bit about yourself, your experience, and your availability.

Experienced Infant Nanny Wanted | Part-Time | Inner South-East Melbourne 👶🏼

We are a warm and welcoming family looking for an experienced, nurturing and reliable nanny to help care for our beautiful 2-month-old baby boy.

We are ideally looking for someone who has extensive experience with newborns and young infants, is confident with baby care and enjoys becoming a trusted part of a family’s support network.

The role:
3–6 hours per shift
2–3 afternoons/evenings per week - must be able to work evening **
Must be able to work weekends as required
Needs to have flexibility around hours

Ongoing part-time position
* Inner South-East Melbourne
* Flexibility around days/times is appreciated

Responsibilities include:
* Providing attentive, nurturing care for our baby
* Bottle feeding, winding and settling
* Nappy changes and general infant care
* Following and supporting our baby's feeding and sleep routine
* Preparing and sterilising bottles
* Baby laundry and keeping baby areas tidy
* Taking baby for walks and age-appropriate activities
* Light household assistance, including tasks relating to the baby.
* Helping with other reasonable duties expected of an experienced nanny

We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced and confident caring for newborns/young infants
* Warm, gentle, patient and attentive
* Reliable, responsible and safety-conscious
* Proactive and comfortable working independently
* Respectful of family routines and preferences
* Looking for a consistent, ongoing position

Essential requirements:
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* Current whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination within 5-10 years with proof of vaccination
* Current influenza vaccination with proof of vaccination
* Relevant nanny/childcare experience with infants ****
* References x 2 (professional references only, for paid nannying jobs you have completed)

If you are an experienced infant nanny who is interested in an ongoing part-time role, we would love to hear from you. Please send through a brief introduction, your experience with infants, availability, hours you are unavailable, and professional references.

*MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH INFANTS*
Ongoing part time position (not a short term temporary job)