Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Canterbury VIC

Part-Time Nanny | Canterbury

We’re looking for a warm, reliable and experienced nanny to join our family for 2- 3 afternoons per week. Can choose consistent days between Mon - Thurs.

We have three boys (13 and 9-year-old twins). One of our twins is autistic and has ADHD, so we’re hoping to find someone with empathy and openness to supporting a neurodivergent child.

Hours: 3.00–6.30 pm

The role includes:
• School pick-ups in Glen Waverley and then Ashburton, then home to Canterbury (own car required)
• Afternoon/evening routine
• Preparing a simple healthy family dinner
• Light household tasks (e.g. daily laundry and keeping house tidy)
• Depending on the day, taking the boys to sport training

We’re looking for someone who is calm, patient, organised and looking to build a genuine relationship with our family. Our previous nanny was with us for five years!

If this is you, please reach out.

Hi, we are a family of 4, 2 small girls, 22 months and 4.5 yesrs old. We need a hand from 6.45am for 3 hours, to get the girls ready, drop them to daycare (walk or drive) and light housework. We also have 2 friendly dogs that would love a wee walk. We are kind, friendly and want someone to join our family. Thanks for considering.

Looking for a reliable person 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 an experienced carer for our three children (ages 12, 10 and 6) after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to pick up children from two different schools (Carey and Camberwell South PS) and take to sports when necessary. Must be a safe and experienced driver. Must also be comfortable to support kiddos with homework and prepare basic meals. We also have a beautiful doggo.

About the job:
Family in Balwyn with 3 daughters - 9 year old in Grade 3 and twins turning 7 years of age in Grade 1. Rate is negotiable.

We’re looking a beautiful soul to pick up the girls from school about 2-3 days per week, help with home learning and prepare dinner. Basically, we’re looking for someone kind, reliable and makes the girls feel confident and comfortable.

This role would likely suit someone who is studying at uni as it is mainly around school hours.

About you:
We’re looking for someone reliable, kind, patient, nurturing and great with home learning. Someone who is energetic and loves kids!

The position requires someone who is comfortable driving kids, doing school pick up from the girls’ school in Kew, helping with home learning and preparing kids meals.

About us:
We aim to be mindful, gentle and respectful and parents.

Our past nanny, who now teaches full-time, is part of the family. We try to create a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment for all.

All of our girls are gentle and affectionate. Our eldest is especially gentle and our twins are energetic and playful.

All our girls like books, art and crafts, music and dancing, learning French, playing in the park or garden.

If we sound like a good match for you, please get in touch!

We are a family of 4 living in Hawthorn East. My husband and I have a 8 yr old son and a 1 yr old son. We are searching for a caring person to help us with our morning school routine with our son and toddler. We would like help with school drop off in the morning for our 8 yr old son from Mon-Thurs. After the school drop off we would like help with baby sitting our toddler for 3 hours (till his noon nap). We would like the baby sitter to spend time with our toddler playing and doing activities that are applicable for his age.

Hi,

We're a busy family in Hawthorn East looking for a reliable, organised nanny to help us during the week. We have three children, a 10-year-old (turning 11 in September) and 8-year-old twins, all in primary school.

What we need help with:

- General household organising and tidying, including vacuuming upstairs (downstairs is handled by our robot vacuum) and wiping down surfaces, to keep the home running smoothly
- Laundry : washing, drying, folding and putting away
- School pick-up (one school only. the other is covered by family)
- Helping the kids with homework and their after-school routine

Deep cleaning is handled by our regular cleaner and meal prep is taken care of by family, so this role is focused on tidying, light cleaning, laundry, the children and homework.

Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12pm–6pm (6 hours per day, ~18 hours per week). Housework in the earlier part of the day, then school pick-up and the kids in the afternoon.

Ideal person: warm, patient and dependable with primary-aged children, confident supporting homework, with a current driver's licence and comfortable with school pick-up. Tidy and proactive around the house.

Thank you!

We are a family of 4 with two primary school aged kids. The oldest (girl) is in grade 5, while the youngest (boy) is in grade 3 year. Both kids are very active, love imaginative play, books and reading, craft, and sports.

We are two professional working parents, based in the primarily in city, balancing our family and career commitments.

We are looking for someone for 1-2 days after school - Monday (required) and Tuesday (can be flexible on Tuesdays). It involves school pick-up, driving to sports activities, helping with homework, dinner (we generally pre cook meals) and light house duties (unpacking dishwasher, helping kids with their laundry etc).

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 - 1.30pm
Thursday: 7.15 - 8.45am

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:
• Working with Children Check
• Police Check
• 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 have a very friendly indoor cat as well.

Loking for a part time regular nanny to help with our 3 kids (7, 4, 2). We'd love to engage someone who can be with the kids regularly and hopefully for a while for continuity.

At this stage, I'm looking for regular afternoon/evening work on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, ideally some groceries/food prep and potentially some light household chores. Then kinder/school pick up and activities, and some play before dinner!

I'm also hoping for a longer day on Thursdays for my younger two - with daytime outings/playground etc

I'd love to chat more if those days/times suit you! We're flexible with hours, hourly rates etc for the right fit!

Cheers
Hannah and John

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

Hi there! We are a family of five living in Glen Iris, looking for a reliable and caring babysitter to help us every Thursday, starting 13 August. The hours are approximately 2:00–5:00/6:00pm, with the opportunity for additional regular days.
We have three kids aged 3, 5 and 7. Our youngest is at kinder, and our two older children are at primary school.

The role includes:
- Picking up our youngest from kinder
- School pick-ups for our older two, or occasionally taking the kids to after-school activity
- Helping with the afternoon routine, including homework, bath and dinner
- Light household tasks (tidying kids' areas, basic laundry help etc)

You'll need:
- Experience caring for young children
- A valid driver’s license and your own car (car seats provided)
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please send us a message telling us a little about yourself and your experience.
Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Hi everyone,

We are looking for someone to help us on a Monday, Tues and Thursday afternoon, 3.30pm - 6.30pm. This would be for 4 weeks starting 10th August. From w/c 07/09 we would just need someone to help on a Thursday.

We have 2 boys who are 6 and 10.

Would involve picking up both boys from school in Malvern and then taking them to after school
Activities - swimming, tennis, soccer etc and then coming home to our house in Glen Iris and getting kids dinner ready.

We need someone with a licence and their own car as well as the usual WWC checks and references.

Hoping for someone that is kind, caring and fun! Please let me know if you are interested

LONG-TERM NANNY 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:
• Mornings: 6:30–9:30 am
• Afternoons: 2:30–7:30 pm
• One nanny may cover all hours, or two nannies can share the role
• Applications for mornings only, afternoons only or selected days are very welcome
Morning duties:
• Preparing school lunches
• Helping the children get ready
• School drop-off approximately five minutes away
• Light child-related housework
Afternoon duties:
• School pick-up
• Engaging the children with reading, games, homework and age-appropriate activities
• Preparing a light dinner for the children
• Keeping children’s areas, school items and play spaces tidy
• Other reasonable child-related duties
We are looking for someone who:
• 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
• Preferably has a current driver’s licence and safe, reliable car
• 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 is particularly important.
Please tell us:
• 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.

Hello! We are a family of 5 based in Hawthorn and are looking for some help. We have 3 gorgeous children (8/4/2) and a dog and need assistance with drop offs/pick ups and looking after our 2 year old when the others are at school.

We are a super friendly family and are looking for someone kind and enthusiastic who also loves dogs.

We need someone who can drive and is able to help on Mondays- Wednesdays. Rates/hours can be negotiated also.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Hello!

I am looking for a fun , chatty , responsible nanny who can assist with school pick ups, playing , teaching , snacks and food prep , and generally keeping kids excited to see them at the end of a school day . Easygoing , happy to go with the flow but also very responsible and safety aware .
Reliability is highly important .
If you’re over 20 please reach out ! I have two boys 6.5 and 9.5 years old for after school from 3- approx 6/7 pm 1-2 days per week .

We are a family about to become 5 and are looking for someone to help with after school/kinder pick up and help through dinner/bath time. Our two children are 3.5 and 6 years old and we will welcome our newborn in mid-August. Looking for someone available roughly 3pm until 6.30pm two afternoons a week (preferably Mon and Thurs, but somewhat flexible). Newborn experience not necessary as Mum will be looking after the baby. Working with children check and reference/s preferred. Drivers license required, but can use our car. Some light housework such as preparing and cleaning up dinner and folding washing required. Potential for more hours and/or casual babysitting work also if available.

Hi - I have a 12 months old and looking for a suitable nanny to work 1-2 days (Tuesday and Friday) from end of September/start October. First aid, police check, WWC, CPR certificate. Based in Hawthorn. Please reach out if you’re interested. Thanks

Nanny Melbourne Kew (3101)

Looking for an experienced & flexible nanny/babysitter to help us out ASAP.

2 doctor family. Thurs/Fri before/after care or home with kids if they’re sick. Shifts as per mum’s roster-Minimum 5 hrs/shift. Afterhours ‘standby’ as required. (Will elaborate in detail to those interested). Roster published every term (3 monthly).

2 kids aged almost 9 (beautiful girl) & 4 (cheeky boy).

Proximity to our location is favoured (Kew 3101). Drivers licence & own car essential. Car seats can be provided. All usual checks required.

Looking for someone reliable, safe, able to handle closed loop communication with responsive reply times, able to take instruction, warm personality, self-driven & honest. Long-term casual position.

Rate $38/hr based on experience

Hi, I’m a single dad of two amazing boys, 12 and 7 years old.
Looking someone to do school pick up in Kew, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and return home in Balwyn North.
Pick will be for my younger son only.
Optional to Thursday morning drop off also.
There will also be increased hours during school holidays.
Applicants must capable managing after school routine, including taking boys to sports and tutoring, willing to assist with homework, preparing lunches etc.
Ability to prepare dinners and basic house cleaning would be a an advantage.

We are a small family of 3 and are looking for a nanny for our 9 year old son. Our son is a happy energetic loving child who is very good at maths, reading, music and spelling. We would like our nanny to be able to drive safely, pick him up from school, actively engage with his learning (writing and reading) and assist with his care in the evening - dinner and bedtime routine. Housework will be a part of the job description. Light cooking for our son and cleaning will be involved. We are both busy professionals and need someone who is trustworthy, structured/ organised, punctual and very reliable. Active engagement with his studies is important to us. Most importantly, a kind, patient and loving personality is essential for this job, given our son has autism and ADHD (diagnosed)

Hi there! I am looking for a long-term nanny to care for my daughter who is 19 months old. I am looking for someone who is experienced and is more of a 'career' nanny (ie wants to work with children long-term as a career).

We currently have a lovely nanny who works Monday and Wednesday. We are looking for a 2nd nanny to join our family for Thursdays (full day) and some Fridays. We would organise an uber if you do not drive for night time.

If you are available to start Thursdays (full day) asap - that would be amazing!

Job description:
- At least available Thursdays from 7:30am - 5pm
- At least 2 years experience as a nanny to +1 year old toddlers (at least 2 references available)
- 22 years old or above
- Ideal qualities: compassionate, gentle, nurturing, patient, reliable, loves being around babies. Has experience working with children and wants to care for children as a long-term role
- Have WWCC, Police Check, CPR and Level 2 First Aid. Non-Smoker.
- Have a car & driver's licence (optional)
- Be willing to commit to a long-term role (6-12 months at least)
- Light house work, light meal prep and tidying

Rate is $30-35/hour.

Please reach out if you would be interested in looking after our daughter Isla and getting to know our family :)

Looking for a babysitter for our 3-year-old daughter starting from August (or earlier, if available).

Need help three days a week for 4 hours a day.
Mon - Fri - any two days, from 10.30am until 2.30pm.
Saturday or Sunday - from 10.30am until 2.30pm.

Responsibilities include:
- Quality time activities (outdoor walks, reading, educational games)
- Feeding lunch/snack
- Potty training support
- Light housekeeping

Please send your application if the timeline and job scope works for you and we'll take it from there!

A warm, professional family based in Melbourne's inner east is seeking a caring, reliable, and experienced evening nanny to assist with the bedtime routine for our two young children (aged 1 and 3 years).

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and is looking for consistent evening hours in a respectful and welcoming family environment.

Location: Melbourne – Inner East
Position: Part-time Evening Nanny
Hours: Three evenings per week

Two evenings: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
One evening: 4:30 pm – 10:30/11:00 pm
Additional hours may be available for the right candidate if desired.

Commencement: Flexible

About Our Family

We have two happy, active children aged 1 and 3 years. We value kindness, patience, emotional connection, and creating a calm, predictable evening routine.

Initially, I will work alongside you so you can become familiar with our children's routines, personalities, and preferences. As everyone becomes comfortable, one of the weekly evenings will become an independent shift while my husband and I enjoy an evening out together.

We are looking for someone who is interested in building a genuine, long-term relationship with our family.

The Role

Your responsibilities may include:

Helping supervise bath time
Assisting with dressing the children in their pyjamas
Reading stories and supporting a calm bedtime routine
Comforting and settling the children for sleep when required
Some evenings, putting one or both children to bed independently
Other evenings, assisting with dinner clean-up and preparing simple meals or snacks for the following day while a parent manages bedtime
Tidying children's play areas and the kitchen after dinner
Maintaining a calm, nurturing, and organised environment
Communicating with parents about the children's evening and any important updates

Every evening will be slightly different depending on our family's needs, so we are looking for someone who is flexible and happy to work collaboratively.

Essential Requirements
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
At least two recent, verifiable childcare or nanny references
Desirable
Previous nanny experience with children under 5 years
Early Childhood qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Driver's licence and reliable transport

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us a brief introduction about yourself, your resume, your availability, and details of your relevant experience and references.