🌟 Warm, Energetic Nanny / Babysitter Needed – Two Gorgeous Kids + Lovely Family Home 🌟
We are a warm, down-to-earth family based in Collaroy looking for a caring, reliable, patient and upbeat nanny/babysitter to help care for our two beautiful children (aged 8 and 5), along with some light household support.
We also have a very friendly (and very cute!) Labrador x King Charles Cavalier, Ziggy 🐾, who will happily welcome you each day.
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💛 About the Kids
Our 8-year-old daughter is an intelligent, creative “tween” who is wonderful company. She does have a bit of anxiety that pops up around school and extra curricular activities so we are looking for someone who is gentle and caring.
Our 5-year-old son is full of personality – he’s funny, charismatic, endlessly curious, and loves engaging with someone who brings fun and enthusiasm to his day.
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🕒 Hours
We are looking for someone who can commit to a variety of morning, afternoon and half day shifts, depending on your needs and availability. We are happy to discuss a combination of shifts and be flexible for the right person.
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🌅 Morning Role Includes:
* Preparing breakfast and packing lunchboxes
* Helping children get ready for school
* School drop-off (around 8:00–8:15am) – only a 5-minute drive from our home
* Returning home to:
* Tidy up kids stuff after the morning routine
* Light kid focused housework (e.g. laundry, making kids’ beds, occasional easy meal prep like baking muffins or making bolognese)
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🌇 Afternoon Roles Include:
* School pick-up
* Drive daughter to nearby dance class (just 5 minutes away)
* Spend fun, engaging time with either just our 5-year-old or both kids
* Dinner prep
All driving involved is local and very short distance. Petrol reimbursed.
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🚗 Requirements
* Valid driver’s licence and safe driving record
* Own car (or reliable transport)
* Comfortable with a friendly dog
* Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* Able to provide at least 2 referees
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✨ Who We’re Looking For
Someone who is:
* Warm, calm, and emotionally intelligent
* Confident navigating typical challenges caring for children whilst able to balance both children’s needs with kindness, patience and consistency
* Fun, creative, and genuinely enjoys engaging with kids
* A great communicator and team player
* Reliable and organised
* Happy to contribute to a smooth, happy household rhythm
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💫 What We Offer
* A supportive, appreciative family environment
* Two genuinely lovely, fun and loving kids
* A role where you can make a meaningful difference in our children’s daily lives
* Work in a beautiful home in Collaroy, close to the beach – with opportunities to enjoy time outdoors and in nature while working 🌿
* Fair remuneration ($38-42 depending on experience) and a positive, respectful working environment (CIH)
* Petrol reimbursed
* Flexibility where possible and open communication
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If this sounds like a great fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out with a bit about yourself, your experience, and your availability. A paid first week trial will be part of the arrangement to ensure we are a good fit for you and vice versa.