Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Balwyn North VIC

Nanny – Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

We are a warm family looking for an experienced, calm and nurturing Nanny to support us with our two young children — a toddler and an infant.

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys caring for young children and is confident with infants and toddlers.

Childcare duties include:
* Caring for our toddler and infant
* Supporting naps, routines, feeds and daily care
* Engaging in age-appropriate play and activities
* Preparing meals and snacks for the children
* Tidying children’s play areas
* Cleaning up after children’s meals
* Light child-related tasks such as dishes, bottles and general reset

Must have:
* Current Working With Children Check
* Current Police Check
* Current CPR and First Aid
* Contactable references

We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced, ideally with 5+ years nannying or childcare experience
* Confident caring for infants and toddlers
* Calm, nurturing and patient
* Professional, reliable and trustworthy
* Proactive, organised and able to use initiative
* Warm, respectful and easy to communicate with

This is ideally a long-term role, starting as three day per week, and we would love to find someone who is looking to grow with our family and build a meaningful, consistent relationship with the children.

Looking for a babysitter for our 3-year-old daughter starting from June (or earlier, if available).

Need help five days a week (Mon-Fri), from ~2.30/3pm for 4 hours a day.

Responsibilities include:
- Quality time activities (outdoor walks, reading, educational games)
- Feeding lunch (I'll prepare it)
- Potty training support
- Housekeeping

Please send your application if the timeline and job scope works for you and we'll take it from there!

We're looking for a warm, experienced nanny to care for our 11-month-old baby girl two days a week (Wednesday and Thursday) while we work from home.

We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, nurturing, and trustworthy
- Caring and joyful
- Responsive and patient
- Experienced with infants - comfortable with feeding, sleep routines, nappy changes, and age-appropriate stimulation and play
- Comfortable with a friendly dog in the home

The role
- $30-40/hr depending on experience
- We are flexible around time, but ideally 8.30am–4.30pm
- Some light housework during nap times

Send us a message telling us a bit about yourself, your experience with babies, and your availability. We'd love to chat!

I am looking for a reliable and responsible part-time babysitter for a weekday school pick-up role.
Start: As soon as possible
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: Between 3:00–4:00 pm

Duties:
Pick up one child from Canterbury Secondary College
Pick up second child from bus stop in Surrey Hills
Drop both children home to Balwyn

Requirements:
Valid driver’s licence
Reliable car
Punctual and dependable
This role would suit someone local to the area and available consistently during school term.

We’re a relaxed but busy family looking for someone who can help us out Monday to Thursday (3-6:30pm) with our energetic boys (9 and 11yo) and sassy daughter (7yo). Must love sports, snacks and pretend play! Open to 2 or 3 days a week if we can find two suitable Nannies with complementary schedules. It would be great of you have your own car. We would be happy to support petrol costs. Also open to more hours if you need / want it!

Hi there
I need someone to pick up my son from school in Kew and bring him to Northcote each school afternoon, every second week. Pick up times vary: sometimes they are 3.15pm and they are 4.15 or 4.30pm if he has after school activities.

We’re a relaxed, easy-going family looking for a local kind, reliable babysitter/nanny on a casual daytime basis. We value warmth, flexibility, and someone who’s happy to muck in and help where needed. The role will start immediately.

About the Children
• Two boys aged 1 and 3.5yrs
• Both are happy, curious, and love interactive play

About the Parents
• Mother: Psychologist, recently moved from the UK
• Father: working in a Tech startup

About You
• Experience with toddlers is a bonus (but we’re also open to someone keen to learn)
• Warm, playful, and genuinely enjoys being around young children
• Calm, reliable, and proactive
• Comfortable helping out with household tasks as part of the role
• Just looking for a casual arrangement mainly in the day

You’ll be happy to:
• Jump in and play with the kids (reading, games, age-appropriate activities)
• Help supervise and care for the children
• Assist with household tasks related to the kids (tidying toys, bottles, dishes)
• Do simple/light meal prep or help feed the boys
• Generally help keep things running smoothly during the day routine.

Hours may range from 1.5-6 hours for one session. Happy to discuss pay with the right person.

If this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you 😊

Hi, our daughter is 2.5 years old and we now require an energetic, caring and extroverted nanny on Wed/Thurs/Fri hours during the week. Its very important to be talkative and playful as she feels more comfortable with such personalities. We prefer a good history of nannying alongside having first aid certificate, police check, working with children check and references. We are based in Kew and will, of course, take the time to explain and be around you to help build an easy going routine and comfort between our daughter and you.
Rate - $30 per hour. Appreciate your time, thank you.

Come in between 4 45 and 5 pm, bath and bed time routine: feeling solids, then bath and dress, then milk feed then play for a bit.
I will keep all food ready for you, also put baby in bed. As I do that, I need your help to tidy up kids play area and clean the kids dinner table.

Hi!
We have 2 kids and are looking for after school care for Hannah who is 8 and Thomas who is 6 years old.
Thomas and Hannah both attend West Hawthorn primary school and we live near the Church st/ Barkers road junction (walking distance to school).
We are both working professionals looking for some support after school (from 3.30pm to 6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (or any combination of those day), during school term plus possible days during school holidays. There may be possible longer days on Wednesday if that suits (like 6.45) as the kids attend scouts between 5.30 and 6.30pm.
The kids have some after school activities like swimming and Scouts. They love monkey bars, hangs in the park playing with friends, playing with our Puppy, Pokémon and Star Wars!
We have car seats to provide to take the kids to and from swimming and Scouts.
We’d love to hear from you if you are keen to meet our munchkins!
Tory and Andrew.

Looking for a responsible female who can help out with early pickups from Surrey Hills Primary School and up to two hours caring for a 5 y 10m old boy. He is struggling with the full days of Prep and currently being assessed by a paediatrician for possible ADHD. He is very affectionate, intelligent, fun and high energy. Would be great if you could also do unexpected pickups when he’s not managing his day if his mum is unavailable.

We are an Eaglemont family looking for a reliable nanny to support with after-school care for an 8 year old boy, along with light household tasks.

- Tuesday and Thursday, 3.30-6/6.30pm.
- open to additional hours for casual babysitting or when mum travels for work.
- possibility of additional hours for you to provide more household support (eg. cooking, tidying etc) if you are keen.

Key Responsibilities
- School pick-up (car required)
- Preparing simple, healthy dinners for the child (and parents where time permits)
- Managing after-school routines (homework, activities, downtime)
- Light household tasks (tidying, laundry, basic meal prep)
- Creating a calm, structured, and positive environment

About You:
- Proven experience caring for primary school-aged children
- Reliable and punctual
- Confident preparing simple meals
- Warm and fun but able to set boundaries
- WWCC and driver’s licence and safe driving record
- Comfortable around 2 small sweet dogs

What We Offer
- $35 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
- Flexibility for extra hours
- Supportive and respectful household

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short paid trial shift.

We are a friendly family based in Templestowe Lower looking for a caring and reliable nanny/babysitter to help care for our newborn.

About Us
We’re a warm Spanish and English speaking household and are looking for someone who is nurturing, trustworthy, and experienced with newborns. We value kindness, good communication, and someone who will feel comfortable becoming part of our family routine.

Role Details
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 2:00pm

Additional hours may also become available
Based in Templestowe Lower.

What We’re Looking For:
Experience caring for newborns, patient, and dependable personality
Comfortable in a bilingual Spanish/English household
Non-smoker
First Aid/CPR qualifications are a bonus
Spanish speaking is preferred but not mandatory.

We’re happy to organise a video call or chat beforehand to make sure we’re the right fit for each other

We are after someone to look after our 3 month daughter for an hour or two 3 times a week. Monday , Wednesday and Fridays whilst my wife attends an appointment.

Professional Nanny Position – Private Family (Part-Time)

A professional family is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and nurturing nanny to provide high-quality care for two young children (aged 1 and 3 years). This is an opportunity for a committed individual to become a trusted and valued part of a respectful and well-organised household.

Location: Melbourne (inner-east)
Position Type: Part-time (2–3 days per week, with occasional evening support)
Commencement: Flexible / by mutual agreement

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering attentive, developmentally appropriate care within a calm and structured home environment.

Two days per week will involve care of both children
One day per week will involve care of one child

Key responsibilities include:

Providing attentive care and supervision for one or both children depending on the day
Planning and engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities
Supporting daily routines including meals, naps, and transitions
Preparing and cooking simple, nutritious meals for the children (and occasionally family meals if required)
Undertaking light household duties related to the children (e.g. tidying play areas, children’s laundry, kitchen clean-up after meals)
Maintaining a calm, nurturing, and orderly environment
Communicating effectively with both children and parents
Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:

Proven experience caring for infants and toddlers
A calm, warm, and patient demeanour
Strong reliability and professionalism
The ability to connect with children in an emotionally attuned, age-appropriate manner
Confidence working within a home where a parent may be present intermittently
Initiative in managing both childcare and light household responsibilities
Excellent communication skills and discretion

Essential / Preferred Qualifications:

Current Working With Children Check
First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Relevant childcare qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Verifiable references

Look forward to hearing from you.

We are a family of four (from Camberwell) with two young children aged 2 and 4, plus a friendly small dog aged 10.

We’re looking for someone kind, reliable and proactive to help with the kids and general household tasks. This role would likely suit someone looking for some extra work alongside study, another job, or flexible casual hours.

Tasks may include:
- Playing with and entertaining the children, including setting up age-appropriate activities
- Assisting with morning routines (getting dressed, brushing teeth, hair, etc.)
- Helping navigate the occasional sibling disagreement!
- Assisting with preparing breakfast or dinner and encouraging the kids to help clean up afterwards
- Setting up the children’s bedrooms for bedtime
- Laundry and folding
- General tidying and household support
- Helping involve the children in pack-up and cleaning routines where possible
- Ad hoc household help such as unpacking the dishwasher or washing dishes

Please note:
We already have a regular cleaner and a robot vacuum, so no heavy-duty cleaning is required. However, we are looking for someone happy to help keep the household running smoothly alongside caring for the children. For example, if the children are out of the house during part of your shift, we would appreciate help with tidying toys, folding laundry, or resetting kids’ spaces.

Hours:
Exact hours are still being finalised, but shifts will likely include:
- Early mornings before kinder/daycare
- Evenings after we get home
- Possibly some daytime hours on Wednesdays and weekends

We’re flexible and happy to work around your availability, though some early morning or evening availability is essential. Shifts will generally be around 2–3 hours, with some longer occasional shifts on weekends and Wednesdays.

We’re hoping to find someone warm, engaging and comfortable juggling both children and light household support as part of family life.

Part-Time Nanny – Alphington (Long-Term Role)

We’re a Canadian family based in Alphington looking for a reliable, experienced nanny to join us on a long-term basis. We don’t have family nearby, so finding someone who values consistency and wants to be part of our routine is really important to us.

The role:
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2:00–8:00pm
Some flexibility for occasional additional hours
Caring for our two boys (ages 4 & 7)
School/kinder pick-ups, play, activities, and homework support
Preparing simple family meals
Light household tasks related to the children (tidying, folding laundry, unpacking dishwasher, putting bins out)

About you:
Recent nanny experience with similar-aged children
Looking for a stable, ongoing role (not short-term
Comfortable cooking simple, family-friendly meals
Reliable and communicative
Driver’s licence and own transport preferred (ideally not too far from Alphington)
WWCC, First Aid/CPR, and references

Pay:
$35/hour (negotiable based on experience)

Start date:
ASAP

Why join us:
Warm, respectful household
Predictable, consistent hours
Two fun, energetic boys who love to play and connect

If you’re looking for a steady, long-term position with a family who values reliability and clear communication, we’d love to hear from you.

Hello Nannies,

I’m looking for someone to help with afternoons/evenings for my two kids (9YO girl and 14YO boy) on mon and tues.
Includes school pick up (mostly for the 9YO as the 14YO can often walk home), taking them to activities, organise dinner, put away kids washing, tidy toy room, make lunches for the kids the next day. At this stage, monday is swimming lessons and Tuesday is tennis lesson and footy training.
If you can walk the dog before school pick up that’s also welcomed but would mean a start time of 230 instead of 330. Finish time will usually be around 7. Pay is 30 dollars per hour plus 20 dollars for petrol per week (2 days working)

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thankyou,
Emma

($40-$43 per hour)

Hi there ! We are looking for an experienced and very reliable Nanny /Assistant to help with driving children to and from activities (involving some distance) , undertake meal preparation and / or dinner, and help with shopping / other errands. We require an individual that can manage multiple children at times / busy household.

You will need to have an excellent driving record and be capable of handling a larger car and enjoy cooking healthy meals, The tasks will change in line with needs so we’re looking for someone that can be flexible, is relaxed yet can get the task done !

We are an easy going family looking for the right fit. This would be ideal for a Uni student Lego can commit ongoing.
Please email with more questions!

Thanks ;)

We’re a warm family looking for an experienced, caring nanny to help care for our 6-month-old son, Harry, as I return to full-time work in August.

The role will likely be 3 weekdays per week (flexible days) and includes infant care plus light household help during naps (meal prep, folding washing, tidying).

We also have a friendly dog, so comfort around pets is important.

Requirements: WWCC, first aid/CPR, strong references and infant experience.

Please reach out with a brief intro, experience and availability.

Permanent position 2 days a week (730am- 6pm) combined nanny/babysitting and household work during school hours.
Ideally it will be 2 full days work, but if you are available afternoons only we could also consider.
We really need someone self motivated, who loves to cook and do some household work (mostly laundry) whilst all the kids are at school.

We have 3 kids ages 8, 13, 16.
Looking for reliable and professional carer who can drop off and pickup kids from school and sports, as well as during school hours do general house work including cooking dinner, laundry, and ad hoc family help!
We need someone reliable who is flexible and mature, showing intuition of how to help support our busy lives.

Our current employee has been with us for 13 years, we are looking for someone who can be an extended part of our family.

Hello! We're a family of four - mum, dad, big brother (almost 6y) and little sister (2y)

We have had nannies working with us since our son was 9m old, and we're fortunate to now call these wonderful people our friends. We are seeking someone who we can treat as a part of our family, and who reciprocates that by caring deeply for our children

We're seeking someone who is confident caring for little kids and school kids , who enjoys playing and having adventures! You are responsible, reliable and safety-conscious - and lots of fun! :)

🍼 Nanny Wanted for a 8-Month-Old from Mid August

Location: Fairfield, Melbourne
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM fortnightly (ie alternate weeks)
(Willing consider juggling different nannies if a particular day or two suits so feel free to reach out even if you can’t do every day)
Start Date: Mid August
Duration: 12 months with potential for ongoing

We are a small busy family looking for a kind, experienced, and dependable nanny to care for our 8-month-old daughter. In August we will need a magical person to help as we transition to having both parents working full time. We’re looking for someone who truly loves the infant stage, wants to make her days joyful and is willing to work every second week.

The Role:
Primary Care: Feeding, nap routines, play and creating a warm, safe environment
Light Tidying: Keeping things organised and washing baby-related dishes. Using periods of baby nap time to be productive with general household help.
Family dog: we have a very friendly border collie so must be comfortable with dogs. He sleeps during the day and will be walked outside of times in which a nanny is required.

What We’re Looking For:
Infant Experience: Proven experience caring for babies under 1 year old
Safety First: Must be CPR and First Aid certified
Reliability: Punctual and professional with a calm, patient demeanor
Personality: warm, caring, finds joy in the simple moments ie singing, nursery rhymes
Communication: must be happy for frequent open lines of communication on the days in which you would be caring.

Requirements
Non-smoker
fully vaccinated
WCC
2 references
CRP/first aid

What We Offer:
Rate negotiable, ~$35/hour.
A happy household to be a part of

How to Apply:
Please email us, introducing yourself, and a summary of your experience to claire.giles.collins@gmail.com or via 'find a baby sitter'

We are seeking a trustworthy and experienced housekeeper and cook for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children, 2 dogs). Approximate hours 5 hours x 3 days a week (15 hours total, flexible). Although not babysitting, the position would suit nannies looking for additional hours during the school day. Competitive remuneration package (based on $42-47 per/hr). You will be responsible for shopping, planning for and preparing 4 family meals, laundry (excluding ironing), changing bed linen, tidying, errands as necessary and general home management. Candidates must have proven experience in family meal preparation and planning. The successful candidate will be reliable, calm and a good cook. You will need to demonstrate initiative in all household management duties, attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Police check and a working with children check required. You must be eligible to work in Australia for at least 2 years. Prior experience preferred. We have a son with significant disabilities and a willingness to assist with his care when required on an ad hoc basis would be desirable (training provided).