Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in St Kilda West VIC

We are supporting a warm, respectful family in St Kilda, VIC who are seeking high-quality In Home Care for their child. 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: Wednesday and Thursday
Shifts: 9:30am - 8:30pm
Child: 2 year old

This is an agency-based role, not private employment. Educators are employed by VPM and supported through structured onboarding, compliance processes, and ongoing professional guidance.
Start: ASAP

Pay and employment conditions
Level 3 $36.90 per hour (Certificate III qualified educator)
Level 4 $39.38 per hour (Certificate III qualified educator with 4 years professional experience)
Level 5 $41.55 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.

Hello! We are Marie & Will and are a half Dutch half Australian family with 2 girls (Pippa of 5 years and Zoë of 2 years). We relocated from Amsterdam to Melbourne (Elwood) last year.

We are looking for a nanny who can offer consistent availability on Thursdays to look after Pippa & Zoë from 8am until 5:30-5:45pm.
They are generally quite easy and fun to be around, they love to dance, sing and read books and hang out at local playgrounds.

Hourly rate is $ 30, preferably someone who lives in Elwood or surrounding suburbs.

We don't require a lot of housework to be done, only leaving the kitchen behind clean and tidying / putting away toys at the end of the day is much appreciated.

Hi!

We are a warm and friendly family who live right near the Albert Park Village, beach, and parks.

We are looking for a long-term nanny to care for our son who is 20 months old. We are looking for someone who is experienced and is looking for a longer term job. We would also love someone who lives in or around South Melbourne/Albert Park area- not essential.

Job description:

- Available 3 days a week
We also have some flexibility on days as well.
The hours would be 7.30/8.30am - 4/5pm (hours depending on the day)

- At least 2 years experience as a nanny to +1 year old toddlers (at least 2 references available)

- Ideal qualities: compassionate, gentle, nurturing, patient, reliable, trust worthy, and someone who loves being around babies.

- Have WWCC, Police Check, CPR and Level 2 First Aid.

- Non-Smoker.

- Be willing to commit to a long-term role (8-12 months at least)

- Light house work, light meal prep and tidying

Please reach out if you would be interested in looking after our son. We also have a very loving labradoodle, so bonus if you love dogs!

Hi!
Our amazing nanny is moving to Sydney in June :(((
We want someone with at least 5 years' experience and who genuinely loves kids!
You'll be looking after our 9 month old baby (she's an angel) and three year old girl. Occasionally our 5 year old boy too but he's at kinder every day.
We're pretty relaxed – wanting someone experienced who genuinely loves kids, is organised, punctual, fits in with our family. Hoping for someone to stay with us long term.

Our family of three is looking for a warm, reliable nanny to help care for our two-year-old son on a part-time basis, with the possibility of extra hours when my husband travels for work.

Monday: 8:00am – 11:30
Get our son ready for the day and feed him breakfast. Drive him to his grandfather’s in Elwood/Aspendale (a car is provided, and driving time is included in your paid hours)

Wednesday: approx. 3:30/4:00pm – 7:30/8:00pm
Pick up our son from childcare in South Yarra (5-minute drive or 10-minute walk)
Take him to the park or another fun activity
Feed him dinner and manage bath time before finishing for the evening

We’d love if you could tidy up toys and mess after time spent with our son, but general household cleaning is not part of the role.

If you’re patient, energetic, and love spending time with toddlers, we’d love to hear from you!

We are a warm, loving professional family of four in South Yarra seeking an experienced and nurturing nanny to care for our children in 2026.

Hours:
3 days per week – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
There is also some flexibility for additional work on Mondays and Tuesdays for the right person.

Children:
- Primary care for our 1-year-old daughter
- Care for her 3-year-old brother outside of kindergarten hours

Key Responsibilities:
- Providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care for our 1-year-old
- Taking the 1-year-old to organised activities and outings
- Using initiative at home with age-appropriate play, art, reading and learning activities
- Planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children and family
- Assisting with children’s laundry
- Maintaining order and tidiness in common living areas and the children’s bedrooms
- Assisting with kindergarten drop-off and pick-up for our 3-year-old as required (15–20 minute walk)

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Essential Requirements:
- Current Police Check and Working With Children Check
- Direct and recent experience caring for infants and preschool-aged children
- Warm, friendly and reliable personality
- Genuine love of working with children
- Ability to take initiative with household tasks, meal planning and children’s activities
- Confident working independently

Ideal (but not essential):
- Tertiary qualification in a health or childcare-related field
- Full driver’s licence
- ABN and invoicing system

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About Us:
We are from New Zealand and love food, coffee, trips to the beach and of course a good playground. We are a caring and respectful family who truly value our nanny and aim to create a supportive, positive working environment. We want someone who will feel like a trusted and appreciated part of our family.

What This Role Offers You:
- Competitive pay of $35–$40 per hour, reflecting your experience and qualifications
- A warm, respectful and loving family environment where you will be genuinely valued
- A supportive and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to build on your skills, gain experience and grow in your role
- A stable position with a professional family, with potential to extend long term
- A central Melbourne location, easily accessible by public transport and close to parks, cafés and children’s activities
- The chance to develop a meaningful, lasting relationship with our children and become an important part of our family

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To apply please contact Haylee at haylee.boyens@gmail.com

Please include the following:
- Your CV
- Copy of your Police Check and Working With Children Check
- Details of a recent referee

We really look forward to hearing from you.

Needed: someone who is highly organised, punctual and able to multi-task. We are looking for a nanny to help look after 2 kids, 8yo (girl) and 10yo (boy). Role involves usual nanny duties include school pick ups, taking them to after school activities, prepping snacks and organising the housework around the kids. Driving kids betwern all acroviteies. Based in Prahran/Malvern. Starting ASAP

~ I'm looking for an immediate start: part-time, casual or contractor babysitter for my 7 year old for my weekday morning shifts 0330-0730 and 0600-0800. Prefer a permanent resident/ cutizen or if on a temporary visa, someone who will be based in Melbourne for the foreseeable future
~ We already have an afternoon babysitter
~ I am a single mum and a shift worker. My shift is 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off so hours would be 4-12 hours on weekdays. Weekends and afternoons available if afternoon babysitter is not available.
~ For my dayshift, I need you to arrive at 3.30am, clean bathroom/change pee pads for our Chihuahua, unpack dishwasher, put away dry dishes, pack school lunch (already made), fold laundry if enough time, wake up my son at 6.30am, supervise morning routine & drop off at "before school care" at 7.30am
~ If you have no car, you're welcome to sleepover and I will pay for the hours 0330-0730 when I leave for work
~ School dropoff is 20 minutes by tram or 30 minutes' walk from Southbank to South Yarra
~ I have parking in our building or street parking permit
*** public transport does not start until about 5am***

~ Here are what some of the hours look like:
July
1 Wed 0330-0730
2 Thur 0330-0730

9 Thur 0330-0730
10 Fri 0330-0730

20 Mon 0600-0800
21 Tue 0600-0800

28 Tue 0600-0800
29 Wed 0600-0800

I can give my roster for this whole year for you to see if my times are suitable. Looking for someone long term, willing to commit to all or most of my required hours.

Looking forward to hearing from you

If you hold any Australian qualification in childcare or education, then through the government initiative: In-home care, I can go up to 42 hours per week

Here are the requirements for an In-home care Educator/ provider
* In Home Care educators are required to be skilled, qualified and dedicated child care professionals.
* The main role of an educator is to provide children with a variety of age appropriate, play-based activities that encourage each child’s development, learning and life skills.

To become an In Home Educator you must hold a relevant qualification in one of the following:
* Certificate III, a diploma or a degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualifications that have a major focus on Early Childhood Education.
Or
* Primary school teaching qualifications of educators registered with state-based Teacher Regulatory Authorities are also deemed as acceptable qualifications
Or
* Certificate III level qualification in a relevant course or be working towards a Certificate III qualification and provide documentary evidence

Additional requirements:
* Be at least 18 years old
* Be an Australian resident, permanent citizen or have the relevant visa to allow employment on a continuous basis for 12 months or more
* Hold a current Nationally coordinated Criminal History Check
* Hold a current working with children check (Blue Card) relevant to the state the family resides in
* Have a current First Aid Certificate HLTAID004 or equivalent
* Have a PRODA number – Register for a PRODA number
* You will need to register with an approved In Home Care Service Provider.

I'm looking for a nanny/ies near SOUTH YARRA to take twin infants to childcare 4 days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): You will need to change, feed, and take them to childcare 5 minutes away, which takes less than 1 hour, between 7-9am in the morning, and on also to collect them from childcare in the evening for 2 hours (6-8pm), and wash/change/feed them before bedtime. In addition, 6 hours during the day on Saturday or Sunday (e.g., 12-6pm).
You should have experience caring for infants; be friendly, warm, and nurturing; understand infants' needs; have good command of English; and perform light house duties and cooking basic food for the kids.
Given nannies conflicting schedules, the job is likely to be divided between 2 nannies, each doing 2 days (morning and evening) and one day on the weekend.
Please contact me to discuss.
Thanks,
Ilan

I have a seven year old son who requires school pick up at least two days per week. I would need someone to be available from 3 pm to 6.30 - 7 pm. During this time if you could help with his homework, play with him and prepare dinner for the family that would be amazing. I may ask for errands to be run and light cleaning. Note; I have two small poodles who are very friendly.

👋🏻Hi!

Looking to hire for before and after school care for a 4 and 6 year old in St kilda east for 6 weeks with potential to extend to other days depending on availability.

Every Tuesday 0730-0900/30 and 1445-1800/30 and extra hours in school holidays

Look forward to hearing from you

Experience, references, drivers license, first aid (not car- just license) are essential.

Seeking a highly experienced, nurturing nanny or au-pair to join the family in October

You will be caring for a newborn baby, including all routines (feeding, changing, sleep etc.)

Someone with an abundance of knowledge around newborn safety is preferred.

MUST HAVE:
- Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
- National Police (or willing to obtain)
- First Aid, CPR & Anaphylaxis Training (or willing to obtain)
- A form of childcare education qualification

Hours are not set yet, and may change according to babies routines.
There are two positions available
1. Day Shift
2. Night Shift

Hi, we're the Mathews.

We're a family of three, plus two friendly dogs. We're looking for a nanny to care for our 2-year-old daughter every second Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. We're based in Armadale.

Our daughter loves going to the park, painting, and helping around the house. We recently had a wonderful nanny, but her university schedule changed. We're now looking for someone who would like to become a more permanent part of our family's routine.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Alex and Ronnie

9 Month Maternity Leave Cover!

I’m looking for someone to cover myself while I’m on maternity leave. End of August 2026 - June 2027. This role is less nannying and more of a household assistant role.

Jack is a gorgeous 15 year old, you’ll mainly need to be his chauffeur to school and appointments, along with getting up for school, lunch boxes and organising any school requirements.

The household has cleaners once a week but needs help on daily household duties, cleaning up after meals, washing and ironing, general tidy up, going to dry cleaners and chemist, doing grocery shopping and meal preparation.

Looking for someone experienced with household duties, can cook and with good management skills. 3-4 days a week, 6.30am-2.30pm.

Must be ok with cats and dogs.

I look forward to hearing from you :)

Part-Time Nanny / Mother’s Helper – Armadale (VIC)
We’re a busy and fun-loving family based in Armadale, just minutes from the city, looking for an energetic and reliable nanny to help care for our four boys (5-year-old twins, 7-year-old, and 8-year-old).

🕒 Hours

Before and after school care
Approx. 3–4 hours per shift
3–4 days per week (ideally Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
Flexibility to increase hours during school holidays is highly desirable / date night support

👦 About the Role
We’re looking for someone who can jump in and help keep things running smoothly, including:

School drop-offs and pick-ups
Assisting with afternoon routines (snacks, lunchbox support, homework, activities)
Engaging the kids in fun, active play
General support to keep the household organised in the afternoons

✅ About You

High energy, warm and fun personality
Experienced with multiple young children
Practical, proactive and full of common sense
Confident managing busy household dynamics
Driver’s licence (essential)
Reliable and organised

📍 Location
Armadale, VIC (close to the city with easy access)

Hello!

We are looking to welcome an experienced nanny to help with our three children. Two boys (9 and 6 yo) and a little girl (4 yo).

The job would involve morning drops off to school and kindergarten. School is a 5 min drive from our house and kindergarten is opposite where we live. This would be set Mondays and Wednesdays. In addition there would be 2x Tuesday mornings per month and 3x Thursday mornings per month.

Monday afternoon pick up is at 3pm from kindergarten and then to gymnastics.
Wednesday is 3pm pick up from kindergarten and to another activity.

Morning routine involve breakfast preparation, unsticking the dishwasher and hair doing. Bags and lunchboxes are packed the night before.
Perfect hours for a university student, PhD student or flexible day job holder.

Must have experience driving children and be safe and a competent driver with your own car.

Looking for someone who can relate to children of various ages, kind, organised and punctual.

During school holidays lots of additional hours/days that we are looking for care for but not required for the job.

Rate negotiable $35-$45 depending on experience.
Look forward to hearing from you!

Hi There, we're parents (Nikki & Tom) to a 9m old girl and a 4y old boy. I (Nikki) will be heading back to work from the 3rd August so we're looking for a Nanny that can start asap looking after our 9m old baby girl (very sweet, easy and happy) Monday to Thursday and then Fridays as well from November. Starting from around 9am until around 5pm.

We'd love the right candidate to be able to start earlier (June/ July, 10am - 4pm) so we can all be in a good routine with me being still available at home before I transition to back to full time work. There will be some days you may need to look after our 4y old son too (very sweet, easy child), but otherwise this is predominantly for our baby.

The Nanny would need to have a car, open to light household help (meal prep, folding washing, tidying).

Requirements: WWCC, strong references and experience with babies.

We're a pretty relaxed family - wanting someone experienced who genuinely loves kids, is organised, punctual, fits in with our family. Hoping for someone to stay with us long term.

Thank so much, please reach out with a brief intro, experience and availability.

Nikki & Tom

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

About the role

📍 Location: Caulfield
🗓 Days: Mondays (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 am looking for a self-motivated, kind, warm, responsible, discrete, adaptable and detail-oriented person to care for my three children and to assist me with our home (no heavy cleaning required) in a part time role (20 hours/week) over four days per week. I do not require formal childcare training however a current working with children check, first aid certificate and references for employment in a similar capacity are an advantage. A current driver's License is a must to be able to assist with the kids various commitments. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hourly Rate negotiable based on experience.

***Applicant's interested in a 12+ months role only pls***

We’re looking for a warm, reliable and experienced nanny to care for our 18-month-old son, Billy, three days per week. We’re flexible with which days you work, however availability on 12th and 13th August is essential.

Billy is a very happy, curious little boy who absolutely loves being outdoors. He thrives on adventures, whether that’s exploring parks, visiting the zoo, going to the library, or simply getting out and about. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with toddlers and can make each day fun, active and enriching.

The ideal nanny will:

* Have experience caring for toddlers.
* Be creative and proactive in planning fun, educational and age-appropriate activities.
* Love spending time outdoors and encouraging learning through play.
* Be patient, kind, energetic and nurturing.
* Support Billy’s development, curiosity and growing independence.
* Be confident preparing simple meals and snacks, and keeping his play areas tidy.
* Hold a current Working With Children Check, First Aid if possible and have excellent references.
* Have a driver’s licence and reliable car (preferred).

We’re looking for someone who will become a trusted part of our family and create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where Billy can learn, explore and thrive.

Looking for someone reliable, experienced with young children who is nurturing, attentive, and enjoys engaging in play, walks, and supporting development.
Light home duties would be appreciated (e.g. tidying play areas, child-related cleaning, occasional laundry).
One parent will be working from home, so someone comfortable with that setup is important.

We are looking for before and after school care for our three children (9, 7 and 2) - we are flexible on days but would like Tuesday and Wednesday at a minimum if possible. The older two are at primary school and only one requires pickup and the school is walking distance from our house. Our youngest is at childcare all day but would be looking for someone to pick her up so a drivers licence is helpful although not essential as daycare is 20mins walk away.
We are an easy going, friendly and busy household and hope to find someone to start quickly. We are looking for someone who can help with kids meals and afterschool activities. Hours are flexible and so can be discussed - preferably 3 hours in the afternoon and 2-3 hours in the morning.
We have a dog who is very friendly but being ok with pets is a must.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, I am after a casual babysitter for my 1yr old son on the occasional weekend evening and occasionally during the week so I can get to appointments. Located in Richmond. Must be okay with 2 dogs in the house. The first date I require is Saturday 4th July from 7-10pm ish. Thank you!

Hello!
I am looking for someone short term (22 July- 28 August) to collect children from 1 school (5 minute drive) bring them home and look after them until we return from work at 5:30/6pm. (The lady who has been helping me for many years is going overseas during this time.) my eldest is 16 years old (she is very independent), I have a 13 year old son who catches train (independent) and it’s the 2 younger girls (10 and 7) who need to be collected from school and supervised.
Basic meal prep and house keeping duties also required (laundry)

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday happy for you to start 2-6pm or 3-5:30). If you can just work one or 2 of these days this is ok too.
Let me know if this suits you!
Thanks
Lucinda