Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Collingwood VIC

I’m a single mum looking for a reliable, patient and attentive carer to be an extra pair of hands with my two kids (a 4-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl). Both are bright, hilarious little humans who are also neurospicy (ADHD/autistic traits) and sometimes struggle with emotional regulation, transitions and tired end-of-day feelings.

This is an ongoing arrangement, not a short-term role. I’m hoping to find someone who can commit for at least the next 4 months (ideally longer) and become a consistent, familiar face for the kids (and our hairless dog).

The kids are absolute sweethearts - they just need someone who “gets” them, can see past the tricky moments, and help them feel safe and regulated.

Your role:
• Collect from daycare (Fitzroy) & after school care (Clifton Hill)
• Drive kids home to Fitzroy
• Prepare simple kid-friendly meals
• Supervise showers, help with PJs, stories and settling into bed
• Provide calm, caring support with big feelings/meltdowns when they happen

Occasional Mondays may also include:
• Caring for my 4-year-old during the day
• Taking him to his swimming lesson and other appointments

Very occasional Saturdays might also pop up and could include:
• Hanging out with both kids while I’m at work (think parks, play, crafts)
• Taking the 6-year-old to their swimming lesson (Clifton Hill) while you chill on the sidelines with the 4-year-old
• Keeping them entertained, safe and fed through the day until I’m home from work

PLEASE NOTE **hours will vary week to week**

My work hours can be unpredictable, so I’m hoping to find someone who can be a bit flexible and is comfortable with a changing schedule (always with as much notice as I can give).

About you
• Genuinely enjoy kids and are warm, playful and kind
• Calm and patient, especially with emotional ups and downs
• Reliable, organised and good with routines
• Experience with autistic/ADHD or other neurodivergent kids is highly preferable
• Comfortable with basic cooking and light end-of-day kid chores

Requirements
• Own car
• Appropriate child seats (or willing to make an arrangement)
• WWCC (or willing to obtain)
• First Aid/CPR a big plus

**WAGE is negotiable depending on experience**

If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear a bit about your experience, availability and why you think you’d be a good fit for this spicy little crew.

Hi!
We are a family of three, both parents returning to work in January. Looking for a friendly, reliable nanny to take care of our lovely 1 year-old daughter for two days during the week (daytimes Monday and Wednesday). Days are a lot of fun and include activities we would love you to be involved in (e.g. Gymbaroo, swimming, library story times, playgrounds, looking for ducks etc.).
Some other details:
-- We are ideally looking for someone who can commit to a 12-month arrangement with us
-- Start date is flexible in January
-- Support with basic household tasks would also be great (e.g. washing/folding clothes, dishes, basic meal prep)
-- If you speak French or Spanish, that is a bonus (but not essential)!
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Hi there - I am looking for a babysitter / nanny for my two boys (aged 3.5yo and nearly 6yo) for two afternoons per week (out of Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) next year. Hours will be 3pm to 6:30pm. (We would be happy to offer longer hours if the babysitter is also happy to do some cleaning and/or cooking and meal prep while the kids are at school / in care.) Please get in touch if this is of interest - thanks!

Hi everyone, we are looking for a wonderful new friend to join our team, ideally as a long-term nanny for school pick-ups. nexr year and for 2 weeks with long days in December. : ) Days: Monday, Wednesday , Thursday and / or Friday. Regularly in school time.
Hours: 3pm – 6.30pm and 7-9am
Pick up from school in Hawthorn, drive to activities, occasionally help with homework, then return home. Extra hours available.

We are a busy professional and welcoming family of two doctors seeking an experienced and reliable nanny to care for our two children, aged 10 and just 5 at kinder. The primary care will support school pick up in kew and hawthorn,, drive to activities ( Swimming squad in Fitzroy, dance, and Footy in Edinburgh gardens north Fitzroy) homework and help prepare and give dinner.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment
- Support daily activities, safe, clean meals, and play.
- Assist with light household tasks related to the children.
Ideal Candidate:
- Must have a driver's licence, and minimum 1 year of experience with children WWCC.
- Calm, professional, and genuinely passionate about working with children

Please apply with your CV and WWCC directly to me. Can't wait to meet you

We are Johanna and Dejan, and we are looking for a caring nanny to join our little family and look after our adorable boy, Leo, who is currently 8 months old.
I am on maternity leave until 30 March 2026, when I will return to work. We would love to find someone reliable, gentle and attentive, available 3 days per week (minimum one-year commitment, with the possibility to continue in 2027).

🗓 Schedule (April – December 2026)
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

🏡 Location: East Melbourne 3002

✅ Must-haves:
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid certificate
• Availability at least until the end of 2026

✨ Bonus:
• Ability to speak French

We are a warm, respectful and flexible family who values communication and the well-being of the person caring for Leo. We want our nanny to feel appreciated, supported and fully included in our daily life.

We are starting our search now so we can offer a few occasional days before March, a great opportunity to get to know Leo, build a bond gently, and make sure we are the right “match” for one another.

If you’re looking for a family to work with in an environment of trust and good vibes, we would be very happy to chat with you!

I am searching for a Nanny at the moment for Mon-Tue 3-6pm until Dec 9 (days flexible, but two afternoons).

We go on holiday then but are back mid Jan and would then hopefully be able to arrange some holiday hours and then back to M-T for term time.

The right nanny would need a car to collect from school but also a warm nature, but ability to work with my high energy 3.5 year old (the 6 year old is generally pretty easy).

Please let me know if this sounds like the right fit for you.

Babysitting for a one year old

Hi there,

We are looking for a Nanny to support my return from Maternity Leave next May, at which time our baby girl will be 10 months old. Given the important role you will play in our lives - and our daughter's life - we are looking for someone is experienced, trustworthy and that we can treat as part of our extended family. Hourly rate negotiable based on experience and duties.

About you:
We are looking for someone with experience Nannying a newborn/s and strong parent references who can manage the day to day care of our daughter at our home in Northcote (no car required) - managing feeding, play and naps.

We will also require support with simple food prep (for our baby's meals) and basic tidying eg packing up toys or activities from the day, dishes and unpacking dishwasher (if needed) however no other home duties required.

Essential:
- Paediatric first aid
- Previous experience Nannying young babies
- References
- WWCC and police check
- All vaccinations up to date
- Reliable and great communicator

At this stage we will need care 3-4 days/week. We hope to do some trials ahead of May start date, and have someone confirmed in the role by March next year.

About our daughter:
- Happy newborn with a content demeanour and in a good sleep and feeding routine
- All vaccines are up to date

About us:
My name is Sophie (44) and my husband is Jacob (35). We welcomed our daughter, Valerie, in July this year after a very lengthy and complex fertility journey. She has been the little miracle we were hoping for and she is a ray of sunshine in our lives. Jacob and I are both passionate about family and friends, travel, healthy living and we enjoy our respective careers. We both work in hybrid roles (3 days in office, 2 days at home) so one of us will often be home working from the front office on alternating days.

About our home:
Our home is a lovely light-filled and carefully curated space to spend the day, with a small back yard and lawn. Heating/cooling and well equipped kitchen for your use. Easy pram walks to plenty of local parks, cafes and ammenities nearby, too.

Hi there,
I am looking for a nanny to support out family on Thursday and Friday mornings, 7-9:30/10am in 2026.

We have two children, aged 4 and 1 and we are located in Northcote.

Tasks would include getting the children ready and dropping them off to kinder and childcare, both in walking distance from our house.

We would not require help during the school holidays.
If this is of interest to you, please contact me.

Thank you!
Kate

Looking for a nanny to look after my 6 year old daughter to have personal time to rest and study.

I am interested in a carer who likes to play with young children, read books, prepare meals and take my daughter to the playground.

I am looking for someone to come over on the weekend for 5-6 hours (either on Saturday or Sunday, sometimes both). I would appreciate someone can help with the dishes and tidy up after my daughter.

Police check or working with children check are required.

We’re looking for a reliable, kind, punctual, competent nanny with good communication skills, who can help us look after our 8-9 month old, along with fetching our 3.5 year old to kinder, and looking after them in the afternoon.

We are based very near the Hurstbridge line in Northcote.

The job will be on Wednesdays , from 8 am to 5 pm, and fetching the 3.5 year old to kinder (15 min walk) at 8.30 am and getting them home by 2 pm. We also would appreciate help with food prep and basic laundry (mainly folding or hanging clothes) if there is time but not essential.

A paid trial will be required before officially commencing.

We are looking at $35 per hour plus super and leave entitlements (4 weeks of annual leave , of which 2 weeks being the nanny’s choice), or the equivalent in casual rates if that is preferred and can be discussed.

We’re hoping to build a long term relationship with our nanny ideally beyond a year although we understand plans can change.

Hello lovely nannies!
Our current nanny is about to move away, so we are now looking for a new fun, loving and energetic nanny to care for our two kids. We are a friendly outgoing family of four and we both work in the Melbourne CBD. We love eating, heading out to the park, riding bikes and making each other laugh!
Our 11yo daughter is creative and crafty, while our 8yo son is active and loves a laugh. Both kids adore books and reading and really get into imaginative play.
We need help for four afternoons a week (Tuesday to Friday).
Proposed hours are 1.30pm to 6.30/7pm (we are flexible with start time, depending on your availability) to allow time to prepare the evening meal (happy for you to eat with the kids or take some home) and carry out some light household duties prior to the after-school pick-up. (The school is a short stroll away).
Although the primary focus is to care for and stimulate our kids, duties will include food preparation (afternoon tea, cooking a simple dinner for the family), supervision of homework, showers and some light housework (e.g., folding laundry, general tidying and a small amount of vacuuming).

Our two children are nearly six and eight years old. After many years with us, our current wonderful nanny is moving on. We are looking for a long-term nanny to become a new part of our family and help provide stability and security.

We need:

- Afternoons, 2-7pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Mum and Dad arrive home just before 7pm)
- School pick-up (10 min drive, booster seats provided)
- Dinner preparation (reheat or simple preps), tidying, dishes
- Supervision of music practice and homework
- Extended hours are available for a household manager to support with other house cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping


Our kids are energetic and bright, and love reading, crafting, puzzles and games. Our family enjoys learning about languages, cultures and the natural world. We do not use screen-time during the week and have a gentle parenting style (or so others tell us!). We use structure and routine to help the rhythm and flow of our family in a light-hearted way and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Our ideal nanny has high emotional intelligence, is calm, patient, caring and understanding with children, particularly during times of high emotions. They value children’s voices and opinions and can support them with co-regulation when needed. They see themselves as more than a babysitter, take pride in their important position in the lives of children and have open communication with parents. Certificate III or higher in childcare would be desirable.

We look forward to embracing our new nanny, with their own style and the unique qualities they will bring in to our family.

After school care including school pick up for our 4 and 6 year old boys (4 year old goes to kinder on school site) 2:45-4:30pm. Our six year old has autism so needs a patient and kind person, ideally with experience with neurodiverse children. Ideally you would be available for school holiday care too.

School pick up could be by car or bus (so drivers licence would be good but not essential).

Hello

I’m searching for a carer who is able to assist with dropping off and picking up my 6 year old son from primary school and my 12 year old from high school most days from Monday to Friday.
Thank you so much.
Nina

We are looking for a caring and reliable nanny to join our family to replace our last nanny of over 2 years as she is now moving interstate. We are looking for someone that wants continual work and will stay with the family for quite sometime so the children have consistency. Must have drivers license and prior experienced in taking care of children.

Who you will be caring for:
- a 5and 1/2 yo girl who is bright and caring
- A 3yo boy who is adorable and funny!
- Both children are well mannered, toilet trained and excellent sleepers

What’s involved?
- Picking up each child from their local kinder/ school
- Playing with the kids & helping with shower/bath
- Heating up food/ cleaning up the dishes, lunch box preparation
- Light housework ie empty dishwasher, hang and fold washing, pack up toys. Note: we have a regular house cleaner.
- Take children to their regular activities ie music class

Hours:
- General weekday hours 3-4 days per week are Start: 2.30/3pm and Finish: between 6-7pm depending on the day. An option for a long day every now and then if of interest ie 8-6pm on a thursday.
- Extra hours during school holidays and when mum and dad need a baby sitter for events/ weekends!

Any questions just reach out :)
Minimum requirements:
* Drivers license
* WWCC and Police Check
* References from other roles
* First Aid Certificate (preferred)

We’re looking for a caring and reliable babysitter to help with our 16-month-old son Marko from 1 December to mid-January.

Hours:
• Monday–Friday: 7:30am–12:00pm
• Mondays: Additional afternoon support also needed

I’ve recently had surgery and cannot lift Marko or do certain household tasks. We’re looking for someone confident with toddler care and happy to assist with some light household help.

About Marko:
He’s a curious, cheerful little boy who loves outdoor play, books, pram walks and exploring. He has one nap per day, usually from 12:00–2:30pm.

Responsibilities include:
• Sole care of Marko during the mornings
• Lifting and carrying him when needed
• Light household tasks: washing dishes, wiping benches, picking up toys and generally tidying the house
• Escorting us to appointments (e.g., vaccinations, shopping) and helping during outings

We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience with babies/toddlers
• Is gentle, patient and attentive
• Is comfortable with sole care and helping around the house
• Has a WWCC / police check (or is willing to obtain one)
• Is available for the full period (or most of it)

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a short message about your experience and availability.

We’re moving back to Melbourne after 4 years in Toronto. I’m looking for an experienced part-time nanny 2-3 days a week to look after my 4 month and help get my 6 year old son off to school.

** Strictly non-smokers only **

We’re based in South Yarra near public transport (tram and train). I can share references from our previous nannies.

Looking for someone fun and energetic who is passionate about kids and early childhood education. A self-starter who is kind, caring and patient. Creative and imaginative. Experienced with babies, and reliable and punctual.

Must have references, WWCC, Police Check. First Aid an advantage.

If this sounds like you and you’re interested, please send me a message.

I am looking for someone who is available to drop off and pick up my son from kindergarten on a regular basis. The center is a short tram ride away and I would require you to be at our house at 645am so I can head to work.

Hey, we are looking for a carer for our ~ 6 month old daughter.

Still working through a return to work framework, so initially may be 2 x half days a week, or 3 full days depending on return to work timing.

Looking for someone experienced in childcare, development, nursing or paedeatrics.

We are looking for someone that is positive, calm and supportive, who is a very positive influence on our daughter’s development, and also help out the household.

Jack (eight Y.O. going into year two) and Angus (six Y.O. going into prep) are looking for someone to help them get to and from Glenferrie Primary School (a 15 minute walk or 5 - 10 minute drive) three days a week, we can be broadly flexible on days and start/finish times. Both boys are well behaved with an obsession for Minecraft, Pokemon and Beyblades... We're looking for someone that can also help out their two busy parents with occasional shopping, dog walking (Spud, a miniature schnauzer), some easy meal prep for the boys, swimming lessons one night a week and helping to keep the house reasonably clean and tidy.

*Edit: I shall endevour to read over messages by this weekend, shortlist and contact regarding a meet up. Thank you!x


Hello!

We are looking for a warm, reliable nanny or experienced babysitter to care for our 17-month-old daughter one afternoon/evening each week (day negotiable).

She is a happy, curious toddler who is still breastfed and usually feeds to sleep with me. However, she does settle beautifully with our current nanny, who rocks her to sleep and transfers her to bed without issues. We will be keeping our current nanny, we are simply looking for a second person who is comfortable with a gentle, responsive approach to toddler sleep with evening availability .

What we’re looking for:
• Someone caring, calm, and patient
• Experience with toddlers
• Confident with dinner, bath, and bedtime routines.
• Comfortable with a breastfed toddler
• Reliable with good communication
• WWCC, police check, first aid a must
• References preferred

Role details:
• 1 afternoon/evening per week
• Approx. 2-7pm (flexible)
• Located in Hawthorn
• Ongoing position

We’re a warm, easy-going family and looking for someone who can form a lovely, long-term bond with our daughter.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Start Date - 19 January 2026
Rate - $35 - $40 per hour depending on experience

We are looking for a Nanny 3 days a week. Our 2 boys (5 and 4) attend primary school and sessional kinder respectively, whilst our daughter (1 years old) is home full time. Starting mid January, we would be looking for a Nanny Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm with some flexibility around start and end time possible. With the end of parental leave both parents will be working on these days and office based. As such we envision needing Nanny support for a number of years and so there is the prospect of a long term role.
The role would include
- Responsibility for our 1 year old daughter and on non kinder days our 4 year old
- Drop off and pick up of our two older boys from primary school and kinder. Both are within a 5-7 minute walk of our house
- Providing some support with household tasks such as washing, general tidying and meal preparation/dinners for the children
- If needed a car available with child seats for use during working hours.
- Being comfortable being in a house with very friendly dogs.
If this role would be of interest please contact us, we would love to hear from you!

Looking for a wonderful nanny in Hawthorn 3122
Start date: February 2026
Pay: $35–$40/hr (depending on experience)

We are looking for a confident, caring, creative and reliable nanny to look after our two boys aged 3 and 4 on Tuesdays (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) and Fridays (8:30 am to 4:00 pm).

This is a part-time nanny role caring for two young children during the business day. It would ideally suit an experienced nanny whose current family’s circumstances are changing next year and who is looking for their next ongoing position.

We have had a wonderful experience with our current nanny over the past year, and as she begins a placement for her Early Childhood Education studies next year, she will only be available one day a week. We are looking for someone to join our family and care for the boys across both days on an ongoing basis. We would love to find someone who is looking for a long-term role throughout 2026.

The boys attend kindergarten on the other days, so these two days are focused on park adventures, exploring, kicking the football and having fun. They love playgrounds, the library, picnics and little outings, and we are hoping to find someone who enjoys planning engaging days with them.

Both parents work from home. We also have a Groodle, so being comfortable around dogs is important.

Ideally, you will:
• Have experience caring for preschool-aged children
• Enjoy play-based learning and creative, hands-on activities
• Be kind, patient and confident managing two young children
• Hold a Working With Children Check and police check
• Have a driver’s licence, own car ideal
• Be comfortable with light household tidying related to the boys such as meals, toys and laundry

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please send a short note about your experience, availability, and why you think this role would be a good fit for you.