We are looking for a long-term ( part time) Mother’s Helper to support our growing family from June/July 2026 onwards. Expecting our 3rd baby in August.
This is not a traditional nanny position. Mum will be home most of the time, and we’re looking for someone who can work alongside her to help care for the children and keep family life running smoothly. Childcare experience is NOT essential, this role would also suit an experienced mum with older children.
🤱Offering:
* Guaranteed hours
* Consistent days (Tuesday and Wednesday, flexible 3rd day)
* Flexibility if they need to bring their own child occasionally
🐶👦About Our Family
* Three children (newborn arriving August, 4-year-old and 1-year-old)
* mum is full time carer for the children / works from home
* Children are not in daycare
* Our eldest is homeschooled
* We love outdoor play, hands-on learning and a nurturing home environment. We have loads of space for the boys to be boys 🔨
📆Days Required
* Tuesday (essential)
* Wednesday (essential)
* One additional flexible day
Ideal hours are 11am - 7pm ( flexible for the right candidate)
✅ Responsibilities
* Engaging and playing with young children
* Supporting homeschooling and learning activities
* Setting up invitations to play and age-appropriate activities
* Outdoor play and adventures
* Preparing meals and snacks for the children
* Tidying children’s areas and cleaning up after activities
* Toy room organisation and toy rotations
* General support to help family routines run smoothly
* light house work, folding laundry, tidying kitchen, vacuum kids room etc
Occasionally, you may care for one or two children independently while mum attends appointments or activities, but this is not the primary focus of the role.
Who We’re Looking For:
* Warm, patient and nurturing
* Naturally proactive
* Highly organised and able to multitask
* Efficient with time management
* Open, honest and transparent in communication
* Comfortable working collaboratively alongside a parent
* Reliable and dependable
* Loves engaging with young children
Bonus Experience
* Homeschooling
* Montessori or Steiner-inspired learning
* Teaching
* Postpartum support
* Previous nanny or family assistant experience
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys becoming part of a family’s support network and who can bring both practical help and positive energy into our home, this is highly valued above professional qualifications.
Rate is from $30-$45 per hour depending on experience.
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