Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Port Melbourne VIC

My wife Jade and I are looking for a casual babysitter to mind our 14 month old son, Dante.

Starting on Friday nights with options for more based on babysitter availability. We’re looking for someone who has First Aid, their own vehicle, and would be willing to get a police check.

We live in Port Melbourne and have a sausage dog in the house but he can be put outside if required.

Please let us know if you have any questions or what further information you would require.

Housekeeper/Nanny – Flexible Role for Busy Family

We are looking for a reliable and adaptable Housekeeper/Nanny to support our family and care for three children aged 10, 12, and 14. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with older children and helping keep a household running smoothly.
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm (ongoing)
Potential for longer hours when one parent is traveling

Key Responsibilities:
- School pick-up and driving children to local sports activities
- Preparing and cooking family dinner each evening
- Housekeeping tasks, including:
- Folding and putting away laundry
- Changing bed sheets as needed
- General tidying up
- Supporting children with homework and making lunches for the next day
- Providing afternoon tea and supervising as needed

About You:
- Highly flexible and able to adapt to changing schedules (sometimes you’ll be at home prepping dinner while the kids are at sports)
- Comfortable managing household tasks independently
- Must have a driver’s license (a car will be provided for school runs and activities if required)
- Enjoy working with older children who are mostly independent

On alternate Mondays and Tuesdays, there will only be one child at home and some sport, so we’ll need extra help with household tasks like laundry and tidying.

School pick up, sports training transport, homework, light house holds chores and dinner prep for 2 girls (6&9). 2 nights per week either tues, wed or thursdays

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and energetic babysitter to look after our active 2-year-old toddler in our home. Care is needed for around 3–4 hours during the daytime. The days are currently flexible and will be finalised soon. Our child is full of energy and curiosity, so we’re looking for someone who is interactive, playful, and enjoys engaging in age-appropriate activities, games, and play. The role includes supervising playtime and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Previous experience with toddlers is preferred. We offer a friendly family setting, consistent hours, and the opportunity for ongoing work.

We are expecting our second baby at the end of February and are looking for a caring, reliable, and responsible nanny to support our family once the baby arrives and to help me during recovery.

Initially, we need help with local kindy pick-up and afternoon/evening routines on fixed days:

Monday, Thursday, and Friday, approximately 4:30–7:00 pm, with the possibility of additional hours to be discussed later. (Please note the days cannot be changed at this stage)

Main responsibilities:
• Kindy pick-up at 4:30 pm (walking distance or driving if you have a valid licence)
• Helping with dinner
• Assisting with the bedtime routine
• Very light household tasks related to the children (e.g. tidying toys, washing children’s dishes)

Requirements:
• Experience with young children
• Excellent references
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Police check and First Aid certification
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Availability for casual hours (weekdays + occasional weekends)
• German-speaking is a bonus, but not essential

We’re looking for someone warm, responsible, and fun who will genuinely become part of our family.

Rate: $30-35 depending on experience

To apply:
Please send your resume, references, and a brief introduction about yourself.

Hello!
We are a happy and friendly family of 5 who live in Albert Park, right near the Village, beach, parks and all that our wonderful suburb has to offer.

We have three little boys, 5yo , 3 yo and 1 yo. So we are a very busy household looking for an extra pair of hands to help our day to day run smoothly.

Looking for someone who is able to help manage kinder pick ups and provide an extra pair of hands during the evening rush, assisting with dinner, bath, keeping the calm!

Monday -- 2:30-6:30pm (this day is preferred but not priority )
Tuesday -- 2:15 - 6:30pm
Wednesday --2:15 - 5:30pm
Thursday -- 2:30 - 5:30/6:30pm (this day is preferred but not priority)

You will be required to either assist by picking a child up from kinder and at times driving to swimming lessons etc so a license and own car is a must. We will provide car seat.

We are very friendly and relaxed family and love welcoming nanny’s and babysitters into our home and always do our best to make everyone feel part of the family.

If you are available for any or all of these requests please reach out so we can chat further!

*** start date flexible can offer earlier or (slightly) later if needed!! ****

I look forward to hearing from you :)

We live in Albert Park and I need ongoing help with mornings and/or afternoons for my three boys: 8yr old twins and a 4yr old.

Here are the options:
Mornings 730am - 10am: Getting the boys ready, breakfast, walking to school / daycare
Afternoons 3pm - 7pm : Picking up from school / daycare and taking them to local activities (lessons). Helping with homework and preparing for dinner / showers.
Thursdays - hanging out with my 4yo then picking up the twins from school

Preferred days (in order) are: Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays

Our ideal nanny should be engaging, energised, organised, calm, disciplined and patient. Whilst drivers license preferred, not necessary as everything is walking distance.

Bonus points if you can help with homework (reading books), play kids games, telling stories and play or understand music.

We'd prefer someone local (ie. within 5km) so please don't apply if you live far away!

We are a busy, active family seeking a reliable and energetic nanny to help care for our 3 boys (aged 12, 10 and 5 years old) during after-school hours 4 days per week Kensington, Victoria, commencing in late January 2026. This role is ideal for an experienced, caring, organised and reliable nanny/babysitter who is confident in managing schedules and activities.

The hours are to be discussed/agreed, but approx. 3 pm to 7 pm with the ideal candidate having some flexibility to stay longer on an adhoc basis (if required).

Additional work available for casual evening and weekend babysitting. No care required on public holidays or during school holidays.

The candidate will need to be confident working with children, provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment and enjoy engaging in activities with our busy, active boys. Our family has had a nanny for over 12 years and we have had fantastic experiences with nannies who have formed strong relationships with us and our children. We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, dependable and committed to their job, with a desire to stay in the role for at least a year.

The role will primarily involve school pick-up and getting them to after-school activities, light meal preparation and light cleaning related to the children (e.g. cleaning up after meals etc.), dinner and bedtime routine.

A working with children check and a current driver’s licence & own car essential.

Hi there!
We are a family based in Williamstown, Victoria, looking for a reliable and caring casual babysitter to support us on Thursdays and Fridays on an ad hoc basis.

We have two lovely, well-behaved boys aged 11 and 9. Both parents work in corporate roles—one primarily office-based and the other on a hybrid arrangement—so from time to time we need some extra help in the afternoons.

The role may include:

- After-school pick-up (Williamstown North Primary)
- After-school care at home
- Supervising relaxed activities such as homework, reading, TV, or games
- Ensuring children are settled, fed (food provided), and safe

Looking for someone professional and responsible to do school pickups, look after kids and take them to after school activities during the week.

Person needs to be tidy.
Light laundry folding will be required.
Responsible
Good communication skills
Reliable- on time. Both parents work full time so would need someone consistently.

Kids are ages 7 and 9.
Pick up from middle park primary. 15 min walk back to the house. After school activities are all within walking distance from the house/school.

We are an easy going household - have had excellent relationship with precious Nannie’s and babysitters. Happy to provide references as we know having a good relationship is necessary for this type of work.

Hours: Monday- Friday 3:30-6

*If you are able to cook proper meals and clean the house (have experience) then this rate can be negotiated higher

Thank you and looking forward to meeting you.

We are a busy family of 4 (soon to be 5) seeking an experienced nanny to support our household as we prepare to welcome a new baby in June. We currently have two boys aged 5 and 2 years.

We are looking for someone long-term who can become a trusted part of our family as we transition to 3 children, starting school next year and beyond.

Our ideal caregiver is someone who:
- has extensive experience with young children and ideally newborns
- is calm and confident with active, outgoing and busy young children (i.e. balancing a warm but firm approach with clear boundaries)
- someone we would have a warm and friendly relationship with
- holds a valid Working With Children Check
- has first aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Core hours (ongoing):
Monday and Tuesday afternoons/evenings, 3:30pm - 7:00pm (+ 1 full day over schools holidays)

Additional hours from July (newborn support):
Two - three days per week, (days and hours flexible to be negotiated with you)
Total hours: approx. 8 hours per week initially, increasing to ~12-20 hours per week from July (TBC)

Your role
- Kinder & daycare pickup and afternoon care
- Preparing and serving dinner for the children
- Supporting bath and bedtime routines
- Light household chores (children's laundry, preparing dinner, walking the dog, general tidying)
- From July: assisting with newborn care

Hello Carers,

We’re looking for a wonderful nanny/household manager to join our family and help keep things running smoothly.

We have two bubbly boys (7 and 4) who are curious, energetic, and full of questions. They love playing, learning, and love chatting! We’re a busy household with both parents working full-time and often travelling, so we’re really looking for someone who feels like part of the team.

The role:
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 2pm–7pm (with potential for extra hours if you’d like)
• Arrive at the house around 2pm to help with general household management (laundry, kids’ meal prep/cooking, tidying, shopping lists, occasional errands)
• Pick up the boys from school at 330pm and take them to after-school activities
• Home time: play, dinner, bath and bedtime routine

About you:
• Looking for a permanent role that is rewarding and fun
• Able to manage a busy household with initiative and confidence
• Experience in childcare (bonus if you’ve worked with similar ages)
• Calm, organized, reliable – and happy to bring some fun and creativity into the afternoons
• A driver with your own car (we’ll provide car seats)

In return, you’ll find two affectionate kids who love to chat and play, and a family who truly values what you bring to our home.

We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like the right fit! x

🤍 NANNY WANTED – EAST MELBOURNE 🤍
From March 2026, we are looking for a kind, experienced nanny to care for our son Leo (currently 10 months old) and become part of our little family.
This is a long-term role, ideal for someone looking for stability and a lovely family to grow with.

📍 Location: East Melbourne 3002 (right next to Fitzroy Gardens)

🗓 Days & Hours
Mondays: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:45am – 5:00pm
Thursdays: 8:45am – 4:00pm

🌱 Commitment
Until at least December 2026, with the possibility of continuing into 2027

✅ What We’re Looking For
Please apply only if you meet all of the following (this really helps us manage applications 🙏):
✔️ Valid Working With Children Check
✔️ Current First Aid Certificate
✔️ Experience caring for 1-year-old babies
✔️ Fluent English
✔️ Available until the end of 2026

👶 Getting to Know Each Other
We’re starting our search early and would love to offer weekly shifts before March starting from now.
This will give you time to:
Gently get to know Leo
Build a bond
Make sure we’re a great match for one another

💌 How to Apply
Please send your CV/details via messages if you tick all the boxes above.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to applications that don’t meet the criteria.

Looking forward to hearing from you 🤍

We are seeking nanny support for early mornings and late afternoons on the following days.
- Thursday mornings 715am-815am
- Friday mornings 715am-815am
- Friday afternoons 4:30pm-6pm
- Other occasional additional days as needed if you are available

Ezra is an active 17 month year-old who loves to be social, and to chat to you in his own unique brand of babble.
You will arrive at Ezra's grandparent's home in Parkville at 715am, where his dad will drop him off. Ezra will need breakfast and dressing followed by a short walk to his day care in Parkville. At 4:30pm he will need to be collected from day-care and walked to his grandparent's home in his stroller. You will make his afternoon tea snack, play, and hand over to his mum or dad at approximately 6pm when they will arrive to pick him up.

This position will superbly suit a local student or students who live nearby.
The successful candidate will have up to date Working with Children and National
Police Check (can be provided once application is successful).
Experience with young children and an interest in child development would be
preferred. References must be included in your application. Please make sure you
include your contact details.

Hi there,

I am looking for evening help to help with clean-up, baby bottles, laundry and walking the dog, helping with kids if they are awake.

I live in South Yarra (Chapel and Toorak) close to all public transport. I just need a couple hours of help for as many evenings as possible (5-6 days) from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

This position would be ideal for someone who lives close by. Opportunity for more hours once we have established a good working relationship and connection but for the moment 10-12 hours a week for now.

Must be comfortable with small dogs, caring, empathetic, reliable and honest.

My babies are 1 and 2 and usually in bed around 7:30pm.

Please email CV to my email is artikasingh.aba@gmail.com

ONLY THOSE WHO EMALED CV/RESUME WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note: it is $30 to start with pay increase after 3 months. Also can provide great reference for careers to those individuals who stay on long-term, as I have my own private practice.


Thank you,
Artika

We are looking for a caring, committed, energetic and proactive nanny to care for our two boys. The eldest is almost 3 years old, and the youngest is 17 months.

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, commencing approximately 2 February 2026 (we are open to an earlier start date for the right candidate). Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Description: Our ideal nanny would be an important part of our sons' learning and development, and eager to go on daily adventures to the local parks, museum, zoo, shops, library and generally exploring the streets of Fitzroy.

Our eldest is sweet, sensible, fun and loves the company of adults. The youngest is lively, energetic, cheeky and fearless.

The role also requires the preparation of meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), bath times, and doing some basic laundry for the kids.

We live in a spacious apartment in the heart of Fitzroy, close to all the great cafes and shops and a one-minute walk to Coles. It is very close to the 96 and 11 tramlines, and a 10-minute walk from the 86 tram.

It is important that the successful candidate is able to commit to at least 6-12 months in the role, and doesn't mind cats (we have one cat).

Rate: $35 per hour, paid weekly.

We look forward to hearing about you.

Looking for help 2-3 days a week between Tuesday and Thursday with daycare pick up, dinner and bath for my 3YO identical twin boys.

Hours: 430-630pm

Requirements: Daycare pick up (5-10min walk from the house), non-screen play, dinner preparation (ingredients will be provided) and serving, bath and post dinner clean up.

I’ll be home in time for either bath or before bedtime.

Looking for someone with flexibility (the hours might adjust slightly or we might look to add more days / hours), experience managing multiple toddlers (twins ideally), genuinely has fun with kids and wants a long term employer relationship.

We want someone who will feel like they are part of the family and stay with us as the boys progress to school.

We are looking for a trusted and reliable nanny that would be able to look after our son (9 years old) after school (Wed-Thurs 3-7pm). The job would include picking him up from school which is walking distance from our house, supervising homework and helping prepare evening meals. There may be a need to take/collect him from after school sports training, so an openness to driving would be ideal.

We are supporting a warm, respectful family in St Kilda, VIC who are seeking high-quality In Home Care for their toddler. This role is coordinated through VPM In Home Care, an approved provider working within the Department of Education's In Home Care (IHC) program.

Role details
Location: St Kilda, VIC
Days: 7 days per week (job-shared)
Shifts: 12-hour shifts
Child: 20 months old
Long-term placement preferred

Care is required for one child, aged 20 months, in the family home. Due to the nature of the hours, this role must be job-shared between two or more educators to ensure safe, sustainable workloads and educator wellbeing.
This is an agency-based role (not private employment). Educators are employed by VPM and supported through structured onboarding, compliance processes, and ongoing professional support.
Start: ASAP

Pay and employment conditions
$36.35 per hour (Certificate III qualified educator)
$39.58 per hour (Diploma or higher qualified educator)
Higher rates apply after 6:30pm and on weekends
12% superannuation paid on top
WorkCover and public liability insurance included
PAYG employment through VPM (not contractor work)

This position is for a qualified early childhood educator, not a nanny role. Educators work within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and provide intentional, developmentally appropriate education and care in line with ACECQA and Department of Education requirements.
The focus is on building a secure relationship with the child, supporting routines, and offering meaningful learning experiences through play.

Daytime Nanny - 3 x days per week (Tues, Wed & Thurs): St Kilda

Hey Nannies,

Our beautiful nanny is moving back home to England at the end of January and we are now looking for someone to care for our 2 year old son, Xander 3 days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am - 5pm.

The role involves taking him for walks, to the park, to the library etc - would also involve occasionally picking our daughter Poppy up from school at 3:15pm - no car required the school is 100m down the road!

We live in St Kilda and are an easy going, friendly family of 4.

If this is something that sounds of interest to you, please send me a message :)

Thanks,
Isabel

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 old son 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.

Hours: 6:30am – 12:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (flexible; 3 days/week)
Newborn experience essential

Hi! We are looking for an experienced newborn nanny for our 8-week-old baby. I will be home sleeping during the shifts, so you’ll have support for anything urgent. I also might head off for an exercise class for 1 hour during the shift.

Responsibilities:
-Settling, burping, and comforting
-Feeding (formula or pumped breast milk)
-Changing nappies
-Washing up/sterilising bottles
-Light play when baby is awake
-Baby is fine with TV on in the background while she sleeps

Requirements:
-Newborn experience is essential
-References
-Local nannies preferred
-Ability to commit for at least 4 weeks initially, with potential for ongoing or casual work

Free parking available on the street, plus a parking pass

Carer/s required for two children in Abbotsford (just near The Carringbush Hotel).

Our 4 year old son will start special kindy 3 days a week in February. Our 7 year old daughter will start in grade 2 around the same time.

We need a carer or carers Monday to Friday during school terms and on school holidays. Hours will vary depending on whether the kids are at school/kindy.

At a minimum, there will be 3-hour shifts in the morning (approximately 7.30am to 10.30am) and 3-hour shifts in the afternoon/evening (3pm to 6pm) for three days during the week. For the remaining two days of the week, the preferred hours would be 8am to 5pm.

During school holidays both children may need care across longer daytime hours.

👶 About the Children
• Boy (almost 4): non-verbal autistic, gentle, affectionate, routine-oriented
• Girl (7): bright, verbal, independent, kind sibling

Our son is currently in a transition phase with care and kindergarten, so flexibility and calm confidence are essential.

🚗 Key Responsibilities
• Driving children to and from school and/or kindergarten
• Morning routine support (morning shift)
• Afternoon supervision, play, and wind-down (afternoon shift)
• Age-appropriate engagement and care
• Supporting transitions with patience and consistency

🧠 What We’re Looking For
• Someone local, preferably, who is happy to take our son out and to do the kindy/school drop offs/pick ups
• WWCC, first aid cert, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or higher similar accreditation)
• Calm, reliable, emotionally attuned
• Comfortable with non-verbal communication styles
• Confident driver with a safe driving record
• Nanny / education / disability support background welcome

💛 What We Offer
• Respectful, supportive family
• Clear communication and realistic expectations
• Long-term potential for the right fit
• Competitive hourly rate (to be discussed based on experience)

Please include:
• Your availability (which shift/s)
• Relevant experience (especially autism or additional needs)
• Whether you are available during school holidays

I am looking for someone who is available to drop off and pick up my son from kindergarten 3 times a week, 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.