Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Inner Melbourne, VIC

We’re looking for a caring, reliable and skilled nanny to care for our 14-month-old daughter on Mondays and Wednesdays (approx. 8:30am–4:30pm) in Toorak.

Our daughter is happy, curious and loves books, music and exploring. We’re seeking someone experienced with toddlers who is engaging, safety-focused and confident supporting naps, meals and play.

During nap times, we would ideally seek some help with simple cooking for bub.

We’d love to hear from you if this fits your needs too! References and relevant experience are essential.

Hi,

We are looking for a dedicated, fun- loving person who is available to commit to a minimum of 12 months role (preferably 24 months), looking after my 8.5 year old son.

He has special needs and attends a Specialist School, but he Does Not have any Physical, Speech or Cognitive Disability. He is funny, cheeky, fully toilet trained and articulate, and loves interacting with his peers and educators.

He also attends after school care 2 to 3 days a week, so we can be flexible with your sessions on those afternoons, if needed you can have those afternoons off.

Job details:
1. 1st Priority: school drop-offs minimum 4 days/ week (minimum 1 hour between 7:30-9am, Tuesday to Friday
2. 2nd priority, school pick-up, up to 4 days/ week (2-4 hours, between 3-7pm), Tuesday to Friday
3. available up to 5 weekends/ year, mostly during school holidays (spread through the year, with individual shifts 2 to 8 hours each)
4. available up to 20 week nights/year, mostly during school holidays (individual shifts 2-4 hours each, between 5pm- 8am).
5. Looking after & play with him, activities like painting, cleaning, tidying and packing up at end of each session, prepare his snacks, lunch etc
6. light cleaning related to childcare eg spills etc (we have separate, regular professional cleaners coming in every fortnight)
7. drive him, or public transport to & from school and for outings,

Job requirements:
1. Minimum 12 month commitment
2. Flexible with session times
3. Driver’s License (or willing to obtain)
4. WWCC, Police check, ID
5. ABN (or willing to obtain) and Invoices
6. Patient, considerate, fun-loving, dedicated to the role.
7. Special Needs Experience will be preferred
8. We need a Minimum 3 months notice from you, for any change of your availability.

Job Offer:
Rate: $40/hour, Invoice required (I can provide template).
We can provide separate accommodation option nearby (2-3km) if preferred, for the duration of the role, but you would be responsible for the rent, outgoings etc.

We look forward to meeting and welcoming the right person into our family ☺️

Thank you,
Charuta

We are looking for a casual babysitter to care for our 2.5 year old daughter once or twice a fortnight, likely on a Friday or Saturday evening or on Saturday/Sunday afternoons.

Our daughter is happy, independent and full of energy. She loves trips to the playground, tea parties with her teddies, drawing, stories and imaginative play.

We’re based in Fitzroy North, close to the high street and Edinburgh gardens, so there’s plenty within easy walking distance.

The role would include engaging her in play, preparing or heating up a simple dinner, managing bath time if needed, and handling bedtime (stories, settling and put-down).

We’re looking for someone experienced with toddlers, calm and attentive, and ideally available on an ongoing basis. If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Hello :)

We are a family with two children: a boy aged 8 and a girl aged 5, living in Fitzroy with the children in school in North Fitzroy.

We are looking for an experienced babysitter or nanny with a car who could look after the children and basic household tasks from ~3-6.30pm up to 5 days per week. This would involve:
- School pickup at at 3.15pm in North Fitzroy,
- Taking the children to after school activities nearby on some days (judo & piano)
- Cooking simple meals
- Keeping the house tidy (cleaning not required)

Our children are easy going, love to read and draw, and to play and listen to music. They both eat everything and have no allergies, dietary requirements, or health issues. The only strict requirement is zero screen time.

Rates are negotiable - please send us a message with a brief description of your experience and ideally confirming that the above plan sounds feasible for you.

Many thanks,

Zeb and Alex

I'm looking for a part-time, casual or contractor babysitter for my active 7 year old. We're open to a couple of babysitters sharing the role

I need dsomeone for pickup, drop-off and after school activities. We can discuss more regarding early morning starts as I can be flexible with the early morning start time. I am a single mum and a shift worker. My shift is 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off so hours and days will vary 5 - 20 hours per week and most likely be more

For my dayshift, I need you to arrive at 3.30am, wake up and supervise morning routine & drop off at before school care at 7.30am. On my nightshift, pickup from after school care at 5pm and night routine until 7pm but can go to 10pm some days. Most weeks take to sporting activity and some Saturdays for extracurricular activities/ parties/playdates

If my shift falls on a Sunday daytime, then I would need 10am-7pm minding my 7-year-old at home and maybe playground trip. The hours below are the minimum hours required and more than likely extend to more hours if you are available

Duties:
Pickup After school care at 5pm
Heat up dinner and give at 6pm
Tidy kitchen
Bath
Brush teeth
Listen to reading
Pack dishwasher
Fold any laundry
Light tidy

For immediate start is:

Feb

Mon 23    0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
Tue 24      0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
         24      1700-1900 ASC pickup, swimming, home, bath, dinner
Wed 25     1700-1900 ASC pickup, home, bath, dinner
Th          0700-0800 BSC Dropoff

Mar

Tue 3         0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
         3          1700-1900 ASC pickup, swimming, home, bath, dinner
Wed 4        0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
Th 5        1700-1900 ASC pickup, home, bath, dinner
Fri 6        0700-0800 BSC Dropoff
Fri 6        1700-1900 ASC pickup, home, bath, dinner

Wed 11      0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
Th 12          0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
 Fri 13        1700-1900 ASC pickup, swimming, home, bath, dinner

Th 19      0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off
Fri 20         0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off

Mon 23     0700-0800 BSC drop off
Fri 27      0330-0730 Wake up at 0630, get ready for school, BSC drop off

Mon 30    0700-0800 BSC drop off

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

Weekly hours would range from 5-20 and sometimes require stay over which will all be paid. I have parking in our building

Looking forward to hearing from you

Our family is looking for a reliable, kind and nurturing nanny to care for our two children in Albert Park, starting in early March.

This role would suit someone local who can become a trusted part of our family’s routine in the morning and afternoons.

About Our Family

👦 4-year-old son – attends local kinder

👧 7-year-old daughter – recently started Grade 2

Both schools are within easy walking distance

Hours & Schedule:

Tuesday
• Morning: 7:45am – 9:15am
• Afternoon: 3:00pm – 5:45pm

Thursday
• Afternoon only: 3:00pm – 5.30pm

Role & Responsibilities

Mornings

- Preparing breakfast
- Helping the children get ready for school and kinder
- Walking them to drop-off
- Light household tasks (emptying the dishwasher, washing)

Afternoons

- School and kinder pick-ups
- Homework support
- Taking children to after-school activities
- Preparing dinner
- Engaging the children in fun, enriching activities

What We’re Looking For

- Experience caring for kinder and school-aged children

- Someone reliable, punctual and mature

- Warm and nurturing and confident engaging children through safe play, learning, and routine

- Happy to assist with light housekeeping

- Valid drivers licence and car

- Valid Working With Children Check and Police Check (required)

- References from previous childcare or nanny roles

Location

We’re based in the beautiful Albert Park area, with everything within easy walking distance.

Interested?

If this sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send an overview of your experience via this website. References and proof of WWCC and Police Check will be requested as required.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Many thanks,
Sarah

We are an active family that needs afterschool help with our three kids (13, 10 and 8 years old - two boys and a girl) at least 2 days per week. The role entails afterschool pick up, assistance with homework, basic meal prep, simple tidying and having fun with the kids! We would like someone who could commit to at least two days per week after school and if available, there would also be the opportunity for intermittent additional after school and night babysitting as well as school holiday work too. We have had many au pairs over the years and pride ourselves on ensuring they (like you) would be treated well :) if you like animals, we have a lovely dog and cat that both thrive off lots of pats.

Hi, I’m Ridha a single dad looking for a warm, reliable nanny to help with my two kids (6 year old girl and 4 year old boy). The goal is to keep their days calm, structured, and happy while I manage work and home life. I’m looking for someone caring, organised, and great with young children, ideally with an education or childcare background.

What the Day Looks Like

Monday Mornings (7:00 AM start):
• Help with a quick, healthy breakfast
• Assist the kids getting dressed and ready for the day
• Pack lunchboxes and organise their school bags
• Leave home around 8:00 AM for school in Preston
• Drop-offs around 8:45–9:00 AM

After drop-off, you’re generally free. If you’re happy to, there’s flexibility to add an extra hour to grab groceries and prep simple meals or lunchboxes for the next day.



Afternoons & Evenings
• School pick-up at 3:30 PM from Preston
• Head home to South Melbourne
• Prepare a simple dinner for the kids
• Light homework help or fun educational activities
• Shower, brush teeth, and wind down
• Bedtime routine around 7:30–8:00 PM



About You
• Kind, patient, and naturally good with young kids
• Organised and able to keep a smooth routine
• Education/childcare background is a big plus
• Confident driver (car will be provided)
• Happy to give quick daily updates on how the kids went
Please reach out if you think your the right fit fir this position and we can have a quick call to chat about the details:)

We are looking for a caring and reliable person to help us with afterschool care of our 5 year old daughter, who attends school within walking distance from our house. We also have a 2 year old daughter who attends childcare a short car drive away, and occasionally we may require you to collect her as well.

The role would involve collecting our daughter from school, playing with her and preparing dinner for the kids. We would also appreciate someone who is happy to take the initiative with some light housework (e.g. empty dishwasher, hang and fold washing, pick up toys, clean out lunch boxes etc)

Our 5 year old is an energetic, inquisitive girl who loves craft, books, singing and dancing. We live opposite a beautiful park and she enjoys running and playing at the playground there. Our 2 year old is a very happy little girl who loves her food and her big sister!

We have a very friendly miniature schnoodle, so being comfortable around dogs is a must.

Looking to start with 2-3 days per week, this may increase as year goes on (we are flexible with days). Hours would be 3pm start and finishing around 6pm. Likely to be extra hours during school holidays and when mum and dad need a babysitter for the rare date night.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

A nanny that can be a trusted carer for our 2 year old. Someone that can do breakfast, changing and take to the park and read/play with. Light house work (dishes, laundry) also will be appreciated (only ALL pertaining to our little one and if only time permits) your main duty is to look after and keep our little boy HAPPY and SAFE while I step out or answer some work emails/calls. Hours are fixed. Some weekends might also be required for longer hours. Ideally someone that is looking for a permanent nanny job and will grow with our family

We're a busy family looking for a wonderful nanny to care for our three children aged 11, 8 and almost 5 on Mondays from 12:00-7.30pm. Our current nanny is heading back to uni and, sadly for us, her class schedule falls on a Monday!

We're hoping to find someone who's is fun, capable and great with communication. Being a competent cook comfortable with making meals for a family-of-five is essential, as is being a confident driver with a car. Preference will be given to candidates located close to us.

The role includes:
- School and activity pick ups (we provide a large SUV)
- Preparing dinner and helping with light household tasks (folding laundry and tidying kids' play areas)
- Playing with the kids and assisting with reading/homework as needed
- Bath and bedtime routine for the 5 year old

If you're dependable, warm, and looking for a consistent Monday role with a friendly family, we'd love to hear from you!

Hello!

Our family is looking for a lovely and reliable babysitter or nanny to help us out on mostly Mondays (7.30-3) and Thursdays (7.30-12ish) on a casual basis. You will be caring for our beautiful 18 month old boy who is loving and very active - he will need someone who is keen to spend lots of time at the park/outdoors. We have no family support here in Melbourne so it would be great to find somone very reliable/consistent that we can trust. During your shift, we would love someone to nutrure and play, take for walks to the park and help with a bit of tiding up in the kitchen after his meals and play area/ lounge room (relating to him only). We are a relaxed family, we enjoy nature and spending lots of time outside. We require someone that has had experience in caring for young toddlers.

Look forward to chatting :)

We are a busy professional couple with 9 year old twin daughters and a 4 year old son. We are in need of a babysitter for this Thursday evening (19th Feb) and potentially Saturday evening too.

We are also looking for help 1 day a week from 7am until 7.00pm on Fridays. This would suit someone local, looking for an opportunity to work long term with a family.

Duties include getting the children ready for school and occassionly helping with drop offs. School pick ups will coordinate with a parent. During the day, we'll also need help managing the household including laundry, groceries, packing weekend bags, running errands, preparing dinner for the family and generally staying on top of household cleanliness and organisation.
We also have a golden retriever who is very friendly and part of our family so we hope you love dogs too.

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.

We are a kind and respectful family of four living in the Melbourne CBD looking for some help from April (Term 2) this year:
- kinder and school drop offs and pick-ups for our two children aged 3 and 10;
- supervising 10 year old to do reading, homework and musical instrument practice Mon-Thurs
- ad hoc evening babysitting on a week night or weekend if you are available

Hours would be around 6:45am to 9.15am and 3pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday during school term. School holidays off. Open to a part-time, casual or contractor arrangement. The role involves commuting between the city, St Kilda and Essendon to drop off and collect the kids at different schools. We are open to someone using public transport (we live near Southern Cross station) or their own vehicle.

We are open to a live-in arrangement and on offer we have a bedroom available with a queen bed, TV, unlimited wifi and lots of streaming subscriptions, direct access to a bathroom shared with the kids and food provided (including evening meals with the family). A live in arrangement might suit an au pair from overseas or a local university student who might be looking for CBD accommodation. For a live out arrangement we are also open to splitting the role casually or part-time between two people. We currently have an au pair living with us who is great, and is finishing up at the start of April.

Self sufficient kids who need someone to care for them and run them around to sports after school three nights a week: Mon/Tues/Wed. Start asap preferred!

We are looking for a casual babysitter for our two kids aged 10 (girl) and 7 (boy). We also have a golden retriever.

In particular we need someone who is available on Friday 13 February 2pm - 7pm. We are also looking for someone who can babysit sometimes on the weekends.

Tasks include:
- on Friday 13 February - take our dog for a quick walk in the park (opposite our house) and then pick the kids up from school (next to our house), feed them dinner etc (both my husband and I have work commitments that day)
- for weekend babysitting - taking kids to activities, playing with the kids
- minor tidying kids areas, folding clothes, running dishwasher through, etc
- preparing meals for kids
$35/hr

I'm looking for a nanny in or around 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 Fridays, 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 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.
Please contact me to discuss.
Thanks,
Ilan

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. Must have drivers license and prior experience.

Who you will be caring for:
- a 5and 1/2 yo girl who is bright and caring
- s 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.

Hours:
- General weekday hours 3-4 days per week are Start: 3pm and Finish: between 6-7pm. A long day 8-6pm on a thursday one a month.
- 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
* First Aid Certificate (preferred)

We’re a young family based in South Yarra with our sweet two and a half -year-old son. I work from home and am looking for someone to spend quality, engaged time with him while I work in another room. He is a very happy little boy with a beautiful nature who loves playing, music, story time, being outdoors, staying active, and heading out for adventures like trips to the park or library.

We would ideally love someone who speaks fluent Italian so he can be exposed to and grow up around another language (my heritage is Italian). We would also appreciate help with light household tidying as needed — things like dishwasher loading/unloading, hanging washing, and small daily resets.

We are really hoping to find someone looking for a longer-term role, as building consistency and trust is very important to us. Our little one forms lovely bonds with the people around him, so we are hoping to find someone who is planning to be in Australia long-term to help avoid difficult goodbyes and provide him with stability and continuity.

We are a warm, relaxed and loving household and would love to welcome someone who is genuine, present and kind.

Please reach out if this sounds like you — we’d love to organise a proper chat!

I am looking for a caring and reliable babysitter for my 8 year old daughter, who has travelled the world, and is very sophisticated for her age. She is also at times very strong headed. So, a babysitter in early 20’s range, in my opinion, always works best for her, as she relates better to this age group.

I am currently a single mum while living in Melbourne, and my daughter and I have recently relocated from New York. I grew up here, and am currently enrolled in university in the city. I am hoping to find someone kind, dependable, and consistent who can become an important part of our support system.

The position will begin on Thursday, February 19. It will involve getting my daughter ready for school, dropping her off at Fitzroy North Primary in the morning, and picking her up after school. This schedule must remain consistent for 12 weeks, finishing on Thursday, May 7. These days and times are essential, due to my classes, and that I anm unable to do school drop off or pickup myself on Thursdays. I would like to arrange a paid trial first to make sure it is a good fit for everyone.

Beyond this, I am also looking for someone who may be available at other times on various days during the week. This part of the role would be more flexible rather than on a fixed schedule. We can work out what suits both of us if it feels like the right fit.

Must have experience, and references that can be provided, and preferably close by to Fitzroy where we currently live.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Libby

We are a family of 5, with 3 children ages 6, 11 and 15, looking for someone to replace our current after school nanny, whose new Uni schedule unfortunately now clashes with when we require help.
Parents both work full time (with some flexibility), so we are looking for some extra help in the after school hours until dinner time. Duties include: school pickup (South Melbourne) assistance with homework, transport of the 6 and 11 year old to after school activities (it is preferable that you have your own car) and very occasionally dropping or picking up the 15 year from after school activities or her own baby-sitting jobs.
Candidate must also be comfortable with a small (very friendly) 4 year old cavoodle.
Also, some very light housework and food/dinner prep may be required at times. Please reach out if you think you could be the right fit for this role :)

We are a busy family living in Prahran with three kids aged 6, 10 and 11, looking for someone to pick kids up from school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and possibly other evenings or weekends if that is of interest. This usually includes bringing kids home from school or occasionally to after school sport, and making sure they do homework, and play (screen free). Cooking their dinner (usually pretty simple stuff) and tidying up (ideally encouraging kids to clean up after themselves) . We are looking for someone who is able to balance having fun with kids but also not afraid to be firm and show them who’s in charge. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!!!
If you’re interested, we’d love to meet you to see if we might be a good fit.

We are looking for a caring and reliable person to help us with our active little one! Much prefer someone with experience and who takes initiative in very light household duty’s (cleaning up after toddler, cooking basic meals, folding toddler clothes)

Rate:$30-$35
Location:Eaglemont 3084 area
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in April.
8am - 6pm
1x active toddler (1YO+)

Wanting someone who priortises
- Safety
- Fun/Outdoor play
- Learning/verbal communication
- Schedules
- No screens household

Hoping the right person is able to provide light household duties if the time allows - I.e folding toddler clothes, filling/emptying dishwasher, cooking/prepping simple meals if required

Has to be comfortable with a friendly golden retriever dog.

I will be giving birth at the end of March so hoping it can be a long-term kind of arrangement as I’ll be looking to have some support around the house and caretaking of child.

If this sounds like you please reach out.