Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Brighton East VIC

Hello there.
We are looking for someone incredbly special and dependable to look after our two boys, after school for at least 4 days a week, initially looking at Monday-Thursday from 3:30 till at least 6:30, but additional hours available if desired too. We are also looking at before school care and drop off on Monday and Tuesday from 7-9am.
Will need a vehicle, a WWCC and a recent referee/reference to send and most importantly, be a fun, dependable and outgoing person with energy who loves to play, imagine and educate. You must be considering a long term arrangement, as we want stability for our boys.
We would be looking to start after school holidays around Brighton East.
If this sound like something you are available and excited by, i'd love to hear from you!

I’m looking for a nanny Monday, Weds and Fridays. From 10 to 4pm. I’m happy to offer 9 to 5pm if your preference. My son is almost 14 months old and we would like someone that we can rely and loves babies most important and lies interact with babies. We need some casual babysitter out of the nanny hours sometimes. Would be lovely to have someone is flexible. We will let u know in advance if we need it we understand the persons private time as well. Please feel free to contact me and we are locate in brighton.

Looking for someone who lives local to Bentleigh, to assist in dropping my 2.5 years old boy toddler to say at 7am, I leave for work at 6am, so play with him for an hr then drop him. Afterwards pick him up at daycare at 5pm till I get home around 6/6:30pm. Sometimes will need to stay the night. Roughly 20-30hrs/week.

Looking for someone to help me with engaging my toddler and shaping a happy childhood.

Looking for someone Brighton/local to help with our 1-year-old daughter every Wednesday morning from 8:30am–11:30am, just so I can duck out and get a few things done.

It would usually involve taking her for a walk, putting her down for her 30-minute morning nap, then a nappy change and some play or morning tea when she wakes.

The start time can be a little flexible to work around your schedule and can add more hours too if preferred!

📍 Location: Brighton

✨ About the role:
• Household work (folding clothes, vacuum, mopping, dusting, general tidy-ups)
• Caring for our little one. (Snacks, melas, playtime walks, routine)
• Occasional help with simple meal prep (peeling veggies).

We’re looking for someone who is kind, proactive, and experienced with babies/young children. Reliability and a calm, nurturing nature are really important to us.

💫 Ideal for someone who:
• Has experience with babies & toddlers
• Is happy to lend a hand around the house
• Is looking for consistent weekly work

Would love to hear from you if you’re local, reliable and confident with this age 😊
Please send a message with your phone number and the best times to call, also send through a little bit about yourself, your experience, and availability.

Hi Bayside Nannies!
Our lovely nanny is leaving us to go travelling and we're looking for a new on going nanny for Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 - 4.30 for our 2.5 year old gal!
Pick ups from Kindy of our 4 year old are occasionally required. No car is needed for this.
We're located in Glenhuntly and are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with children and has lots of experience with toddlers specifically.
Please send me a DM if this sounds like you! We're looking for an ASAP start.
Thank you!

We're a friendly family of four in Hampton looking for a warm, reliable nanny to help care for our two boys: Thomas (4) and Oliver (3 months).

Hours: Approx. 10 -15 hours / week, Tuesday - Thursday afternoons, plus occasional weekend cover (roughly once a month). We are looking for someone who will eventually transition to a permanent nanny next year after maternity leave.

The role:
- Primary care for Oliver (3 months), including feeding, nappy changes, supervised play
- Prepare Thomas' dinner once he's home from pre-school
- Light housework related to the children while Oliver naps (tidying toys, washing bottles, folding kids laundry)

What we are looking for:
- Experience with infants is essential
- Warm, patient, proactive
- Current working with children check (or willing to obtain one) and first aid / CPR certification
- Local / near to Bayside, Melbourne

We are a family located in Brighton looking for a part time Nanny to help out with our 3 year old (only child).

The ideal person would be organised, efficient and available 2 to 3 days a week (7am to 3pm)

If you are a confident individual who is looking for a permanent role as a helpful and reliable nanny please get in touch : )

I’m after someone to help pick up my 6 year old daughter from school and take her to some after school activities. We’re in Brighton / Elwood area.

A reliable car is a must have as you'll need to take her to gymnastics class. My daughter is hypoglycaemic so prefer someone with a nursing background or studying to be a nurse to administer Blood glucose level checks (finger pricks) or someone with first aid certificate is a must. She is quite active and will need someone who does lots of arts and crafts, dancing and sports eg gymnastics

You will also be expected to do some light housework (usually to just tidy up after her, laundry folding) and cook her dinner and maker her snacks.

If this sounds like something you’d be able to manage, would love to hear from you.

Casual household Assistant – Bentleigh, Melbourne

We are seeking a reliable, caring, and trustworthy mature individual to assist with our 3-year-old child and light household duties.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervision and care of our 3-year-old
- Engaging in play and age-appropriate activities
- Preparing simple meals and snacks
- housekeeping

Requirements:

- Experience with young children
- Kind, patient, and dependable
- References preferred
- Working With Children Check and Police Check highly regarded

Location: Bentleigh, Melbourne
Position: Casual

We are looking for a kind, reliable and energetic babysitter/nanny to help care for our three children (ages 10, 8 and 6) after school in Brighton.

The role is approximately 3 hours per afternoon, Monday to Friday, and would suit someone who enjoys spending time with school-aged children. Duties include school pick-up, taking the children to after-school activities, helping with homework/readers when needed, preparing a simple afternoon snack or meal, and keeping the children’s spaces tidy.

We are looking for someone responsible, engaging and organised who can become a trusted part of our family’s routine. A driver’s licence and reliable car are required.

Experience with children is preferred, but the most important qualities are reliability, warmth and a genuine enjoyment of caring for kids.

Hello I have 2 very energetic beautiful children 5yrs and 2yrs. I'm Looking for someone who is energetic, warm, and bubbly. Loves to get outside and kick a ball and do crafts. My husband and I run our own businesses. I do contract work, so I can be flexible. We are heading into a busy period and looking for extra help. Thursday and Fridays 7 hour shifts. Must have cert 3 in childcare or studying or happy to sign up and start. WWC and proof of address

Hello,

We’re a warm, energetic family of four looking for our next wonderful au pair to become part of our home and help us navigate the beautiful chaos of work and family life.

We’ve had great experiences hosting au pairs before (one for 18 months and our most recent for 6 months), and we truly value building a supportive, respectful relationship.

About us:

Two kids: Mason (5, Prep) and Lola (8, Grade 3) – fun, active, and full of personality
One small, very friendly labradoodle named Honey
Mum is American, Dad is Aussie (regional), and we don’t have family nearby
Both parents work full-time in demanding roles with occasional travel

What we need help with:

School pick-up every day and drop-off 2-3 days per week (walking distance)
Taking the kids to afternoon activities (driving required)
Preparing snacks and lunchboxes
Cooking dinner 2 nights per week
Light household tidying (we have a cleaner)
Babysitting one evening per week
Optional extra babysitting and school holiday support (paid additionally and agreed in advance)

What we’re looking for:

Experience with children (essential)
Confident cooking skills
Full driver’s license + confidence driving on the left side of the road
Someone warm, reliable, and proactive
A positive presence who can bring fun, calmness, and kindness into our home

What we offer:

A welcoming, inclusive home where you’re treated as part of the family
Clear expectations and open communication
Own room and bathroom in a separate area of the house
Access to a car for personal use
A great lifestyle balance in Melbourne, close to the beach, cafes, public transportation, parks and restaurants
Fair pay and additional paid hours when agreed

We are looking for a warm, reliable and experienced nanny/family assistant to join our family.

We are a separated family, with the children primarily based with me. The role will be mainly with me, with **every second Wednesday based in Elwood** with their dad.

Days & hours

* Every Monday & Wednesday
3:30pm – 8:00pm
* Every second Wednesday in Elwood
* One child has a local piano lesson on Wednesdays, involving a short local drop-off/pick-up

We have three children and are looking for someone who can not only care for the kids, but also help take some of the mental load out of the evening.

The role will include:

* School/kindergarten pick-ups and afternoon care
* Helping with homework and getting everyone organised
* Preparing/helping with dinner
* **Packing lunches and preparing things for the following day**
* Children's laundry and putting things away
* Keeping school/kindergarten items, bags and activities organised
* Helping keep the evening routine calm and running smoothly

We’re looking for someone who:

* Has previous nanny/childcare experience
* Has a current driver's licence and their own reliable car
* Is experienced and comfortable supporting children with neurodiversity
* Is warm, patient, proactive and organised
* Notices what needs doing without always needing to be asked
* Is happy to become a trusted and valued part of our family
* Is looking for a long-term position

This is a great role for someone who enjoys both*caring for children and helping a busy family stay organised.

Please message me with a little about yourself, your experience, availability and hourly rate.

We are a family in Elsternwick with a 3-year-old son and 6-month-old daughter looking for a self-motivated helper to take the mental load off us. We need someone who notices what needs doing and handles tidying and meal prep independently without step-by-step instructions.
NOW – EARLY 2027
3 hours/week (flexible day/time)
*Meal Prep:Independently plan, organise ingredients for, and cook at least 1 family meal per week.
* Occasional Babysitting:~1 session/month. Our son is slow to warm up to new people, so we want to start building a gentle relationship now so he feels comfortable with you before kinder pickups start next year. Must be comfortable managing both baby and toddler routines.

FROM FEBRUARY 2027
6 hours/week (Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:00–6:00 pm)
Schedule (Wed & Fri)
3:00–4:00 pm: family dinner prep + clean kitchen
4:00 pm: Kindergarten pickup for our 3-year-old
4:00–6:00 pm: Bring him home, engage/play, and complete family dinner prep
About You
* Proactive, self-directed, and reliable.
* Experienced with babies and toddlers, with thoughtful ideas on how to gently connect with a child who warms up slowly.
WWCC and references please

If you naturally look around a home and think, "I see what needs doing — I'll take care of it,"we’d love to hear from you! Please let us know a bit about your experience.

Looking for someone for a Term 4 start, 3-7pm.

Two gorgeous kids (10 & 13). Includes school pick up at 3:30pm and then sports pick up later in the afternoon at variable locations - usually Glen Iris. After sports pick up it would be driving home and preparing an easy dinner for the kids.

Own car preferable (will pay the relevant and calculated ATO petrol rates).

Hi! We’re looking for a warm, reliable and proactive family helper / babysitter to support us with our almost one-year-old daughter, Sama, as well as some light household tasks.

Sama is a happy, curious and social little girl who loves books, music, walks and exploring. I’ll often be at home with her, so some days I may need help caring for and playing with Sama, and on other days I may be with Sama while you help us get on top of things around the house.

Support may include:

- Playing with Sama and keeping her engaged
- Taking her for a walk or helping with meals/snacks
- Light tidying and resetting living spaces
- Folding laundry
- Loading/unloading the dishwasher
- Simple meal prep
- Keeping Sama’s play and eating areas organised
- Other light household tasks as needed

We’re not looking for heavy cleaning, but rather someone who naturally sees what needs doing and is happy to help make family life run a little more smoothly.

Experience with babies/toddlers is important, and we’d love someone gentle, dependable and comfortable becoming a familiar part of Sama’s routine. References would be appreciated, and first aid/CPR would be a bonus.

We’re flexible on days and hours initially and more interested in finding the right person for an ongoing arrangement.

Please message me with a little about yourself, your experience, availability and hourly rate. 😊

We're a warm, busy professional family in Balaclava looking for a nanny to become a real part of our children's lives — someone reliable and loving who they can build a genuine bond with, on a regular weekly basis with room to grow into additional hours if it's a good fit.

Schedule:Tuesday or Wednesday, 4–8pm (fixed weekly), plus flexibility for additional household support hours as needed.

Children:Two kids, ages 2.5 and 4.5 — outgoing, affectionate, and strong-willed. Need someone who can hold boundaries confidently, not just supervise.

Candidate profile:
- Suits a mature person — a professional nanny and housekeeper, or someone with their own kids, who just knows how to care for kids and help support how the household runs
- Warm and nurturing, but fair — comfortable setting and enforcing routine/limits with strong-willed kids
- Prior nanny experience essential; references required
- Current WWCC
- First Aid certified
- Own transport preferred, but our car can be made available for the right candidate (car seats can be provided if needed)

Scope: Core hours are childcare (pickup, activities, dinner/bath routine as relevant). Open to extending into light household support (tidying, meal prep, errands) for the right person with capacity.

Location: Balaclava, Melbourne.

Next steps: Please reply with your experience and rate, if tou have a car and we'll arrange a 30-minute interview for next week.

Hello,

We're looking for a warm, reliable nanny to care for our delightful 2-year-old daughter.

About the role

📍 Location: Caulfield
🗓 Days: 3.5-4 days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (8:30am–4:15pm) and Wednesdays (from 2pm - 7pm), with occasional Fridays
💰 Pay: $35 per hour
📅 Start: As soon as possible
⏳ Commitment: Through to the end of this year, with the possibility of continuing into next year
🚙 Must have a car

We're hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with young children and brings warmth, enthusiasm and wholeheartedness to their work.

Ideally, you will:

- Have your own car and driver's licence
- Be willing to assist with light household tasks to help keep things running smoothly
- Be open to our family's gentle, respectful parenting approach (experience with RIE is welcome but not essential)

We're looking for someone who will become a valued part of our family's week and build a caring, trusting relationship with our daughter.

If this sounds like a role you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you!

I'm looking for a support worker for myself. I have some additional support needs and I'm looking for practical, hands-on help with:

- Light housework
- Body doubling (sitting with me while I work through tasks, to help me stay focused)
- Accompanying me to appointments
- Picking up items on my behalf (e.g. dry cleaning)

I have an 19-month-old little boy, who will be with me for our time together, so I'm looking for someone who is genuinely great with young children, comfortable being around a toddler, and happy to help keep an eye on him while I focus on tasks.

This is a contractor arrangement — you'll need to hold an ABN and invoice me directly.

Hours: 2-3 days per week (likely Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), roughly 2-3 hours per shift.

If this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch and tell me a bit about yourself and your experience.

We’re looking for a kind, caring and experienced nanny to help care for our daughter, Charlotte, who is almost 5 months old.

The role would ideally be Monday to Thursday, approximately 9:30am–3:00pm, however we can be flexible with both days and hours for the right person.

Both parents work from home, so we’re looking for someone who can spend quality time with Charlotte during the middle of the day. The role would include:

- Playing and engaging with Charlotte with age appropriate activities
- Taking her for walks and getting out of the house
- Giving her bottles as needed
- Helping with naps and her usual routine
- Providing lots of genuine, attentive and loving care

We’re looking for someone who is warm, reliable and genuinely enjoys spending time with babies, ideally with previous experience caring for infants.

This would be a lovely, relaxed role for someone looking for regular part-time hours with some flexibility.

Nanny / Housekeeper / Household Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a mature, reliable, and proactive Nanny / Housekeeper / Household Manager 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.

We are a warm and welcoming family in Malvern East looking for an experienced, nurturing nanny to become an important part of our family. We are looking for someone to care for our 12-month-old son when I return to work in October from maternity leave. He is on a well-established routine and eats and sleeps well which creates predictable days and a content baby.

Position Details
• Location: Malvern East
• Start: October 2026 (we would prefer a couple of paid trials before this date)
• Days: 3 days per week (roughly 8.30-5.30) preferably Wed, Thursday, Friday but can discuss.
• Rate: $30-40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Responsibilities
• We are looking for a safe, caring, reliable, organised and engaged nanny.
• Manage an established daily routine around naps and meals
• Manage meals and snacks for baby
• Clean and tidy up after the baby, keep items and areas organised
• Play age-appropriate activities
• Happy to help with light household duties

About You
• Comfortable with dogs (we have a well behaved, lazy sausage dog)
• Previous experience with infants/toddlers, current WWCC and Police Check, First Aid/CPR, non-smoker, recent references essential

My name is Kate and I am looking for a part time nanny to look after my son. Starting in October, we would be looking for someone 2 days a week, 8am until 2pm with the opportunity to increase and also adhoc babysitting. He will be 8 months old. We also have a golden retriever who is very friendly who would also be around but needs only a few pats here and there to keep him happy. Let me know if this is of interest to you.

Thanks,