Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Brighton East VIC

Hi there,

We are a busy local family in Brighton East looking for a reliable and caring nanny or after school carer to assist with school pickups on Mondays and Wednesdays.

The role involves:

1. Collecting our 9 year old twins from their primary school at 3:30 pm.
2. Driving to collect their 16 year old brother from his high school.
3. Returning the children safely to our home in Brighton East.

A current driver’s licence, a car, a safe driving record, and a Working with Children Check are preferred.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you,

Johann Kurzbock

Hello there.
We are looking for someone incredbly special and dependable to look after our two boys, after school for at least 4 days a week, initially looking at Monday-Thursday from 3:30 till at least 6:30, but additional hours available if desired too. We are also looking at before school care and drop off on Monday and Tuesday from 7-9am.
Will need a vehicle, a WWCC and a recent referee/reference to send and most importantly, be a fun, dependable and outgoing person with energy who loves to play, imagine and educate. You must be considering a long term arrangement, as we want stability for our boys.
We would be looking to start after school holidays around Brighton East.
If this sound like something you are available and excited by, i'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a nanny to fill in for ours who will be on holiday for 2 weeks. Prefer to be available by next week, the 22nd of September.
Location: Brighton
Children: 2 and 3 year old girls
Requirements:
- Have at least 2 years paid childcare work experience
- Provide at least 2 previous work referees
- Must have a valid Working With Children Check Victoria and police check
- Must have a valid First Aid Certificate.

Start date: ASAP

I’m looking for a reliable and caring person who lives near Bentleigh to help care for my 2½-year-old son. The role involves picking him up from childcare in South Yarra at approximately 4:30 pm, driving him safely to our home in Bentleigh, and caring for him until 6:00 pm.

You must have a current driver’s licence, your own reliable car, and a valid Working with Children Check. There may also be occasional overnight stays and weekend care for 4–6 hours. Please contact me if you are interested and available.

Hi I am looking for a part-time babysitter for Term 4 who is able to pick up our 9 year old daughter from school on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3.30 pm and take her to her afterschool activities on those days.

I’m looking for a nanny Monday, Weds and Fridays. From 10 to 4pm. I’m happy to offer 9 to 5pm if your preference. My son is almost 14 months old and we would like someone that we can rely and loves babies most important and lies interact with babies. We need some casual babysitter out of the nanny hours sometimes. Would be lovely to have someone is flexible. We will let u know in advance if we need it we understand the persons private time as well. Please feel free to contact me and we are locate in brighton.

Looking for someone Brighton/local to help with our 1-year-old daughter every Wednesday morning from 8:30am–11:30am, just so I can duck out and get a few things done.

It would usually involve taking her for a walk, putting her down for her 30-minute morning nap, then a nappy change and some play or morning tea when she wakes.

The start time can be a little flexible to work around your schedule and can add more hours too if preferred!

📍 Location: Brighton

✨ About the role:
• Household work (folding clothes, vacuum, mopping, dusting, general tidy-ups)
• Caring for our little one. (Snacks, melas, playtime walks, routine)
• Occasional help with simple meal prep (peeling veggies).

We’re looking for someone who is kind, proactive, and experienced with babies/young children. Reliability and a calm, nurturing nature are really important to us.

💫 Ideal for someone who:
• Has experience with babies & toddlers
• Is happy to lend a hand around the house
• Is looking for consistent weekly work

Would love to hear from you if you’re local, reliable and confident with this age 😊
Please send a message with your phone number and the best times to call, also send through a little bit about yourself, your experience, and availability.

Hi Bayside Nannies!
Our lovely nanny is leaving us to go travelling and we're looking for a new on going nanny for Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 - 4.30 for our 2.5 year old gal!
Pick ups from Kindy of our 4 year old are occasionally required. No car is needed for this.
We're located in Glenhuntly and are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with children and has lots of experience with toddlers specifically.
Please send me a DM if this sounds like you! We're looking for an ASAP start.
Thank you!

We're a friendly family of four in Hampton looking for a warm, reliable nanny to help care for our two boys: Thomas (4) and Oliver (3 months).

Hours: Approx. 10 -15 hours / week, Tuesday - Thursday afternoons, plus occasional weekend cover (roughly once a month). We are looking for someone who will eventually transition to a permanent nanny next year after maternity leave.

The role:
- Primary care for Oliver (3 months), including feeding, nappy changes, supervised play
- Prepare Thomas' dinner once he's home from pre-school
- Light housework related to the children while Oliver naps (tidying toys, washing bottles, folding kids laundry)

What we are looking for:
- Experience with infants is essential
- Warm, patient, proactive
- Current working with children check (or willing to obtain one) and first aid / CPR certification
- Local / near to Bayside, Melbourne

We are looking for a kind, reliable and energetic babysitter/nanny to help care for our three children (ages 10, 8 and 6) after school in Brighton.

The role is approximately 3 hours per afternoon, Monday to Friday, and would suit someone who enjoys spending time with school-aged children. Duties include school pick-up, taking the children to after-school activities, helping with homework/readers when needed, preparing a simple afternoon snack or meal, and keeping the children’s spaces tidy.

We are looking for someone responsible, engaging and organised who can become a trusted part of our family’s routine. A driver’s licence and reliable car are required.

Experience with children is preferred, but the most important qualities are reliability, warmth and a genuine enjoyment of caring for kids.

We are currently looking for a nanny who can work on a Teusday and Friday until the endnof the year.Ongoing work for next year starting Mid January again.
We would like the person to start at 9am and finish around 3pm. We are based in Hampton East and are looking for a reliable person.
We have a 1 year old and 3 year old.
We are looking for someone who is bubbly and creative and able to distact the kids with games and activities when Mom is at home.

Hello I have 2 very energetic beautiful children 5yrs and 2yrs. I'm Looking for someone who is energetic, warm, and bubbly. Loves to get outside and kick a ball and do crafts. My husband and I run our own businesses. I do contract work, so I can be flexible. We are heading into a busy period and looking for extra help. Thursday and Fridays 7 hour shifts. Must have cert 3 in childcare or studying or happy to sign up and start. WWC and proof of address

Hello,

We’re a warm, energetic family of four looking for our next wonderful au pair to become part of our home and help us navigate the beautiful chaos of work and family life.

We’ve had great experiences hosting au pairs before (one for 18 months and our most recent for 6 months), and we truly value building a supportive, respectful relationship.

About us:

Two kids: Mason (5, Prep) and Lola (8, Grade 3) – fun, active, and full of personality
One small, very friendly labradoodle named Honey
Mum is American, Dad is Aussie (regional), and we don’t have family nearby
Both parents work full-time in demanding roles with occasional travel

What we need help with:

School pick-up every day and drop-off 2-3 days per week (walking distance)
Taking the kids to afternoon activities (driving required)
Preparing snacks and lunchboxes
Cooking dinner 2 nights per week
Light household tidying (we have a cleaner)
Babysitting one evening per week
Optional extra babysitting and school holiday support (paid additionally and agreed in advance)

What we’re looking for:

Experience with children (essential)
Confident cooking skills
Full driver’s license + confidence driving on the left side of the road
Someone warm, reliable, and proactive
A positive presence who can bring fun, calmness, and kindness into our home

What we offer:

A welcoming, inclusive home where you’re treated as part of the family
Clear expectations and open communication
Own room and bathroom in a separate area of the house
Access to a car for personal use
A great lifestyle balance in Melbourne, close to the beach, cafes, public transportation, parks and restaurants
Fair pay and additional paid hours when agreed

We are a family in Elsternwick with a 3-year-old son and 6-month-old daughter looking for a self-motivated helper to take the mental load off us. We need someone who notices what needs doing and handles tidying and meal prep independently without step-by-step instructions.
NOW – EARLY 2027
3 hours/week (flexible day/time)
*Meal Prep:Independently plan, organise ingredients for, and cook at least 1 family meal per week.
* Occasional Babysitting:~1 session/month. Our son is slow to warm up to new people, so we want to start building a gentle relationship now so he feels comfortable with you before kinder pickups start next year. Must be comfortable managing both baby and toddler routines.

FROM FEBRUARY 2027
6 hours/week (Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:00–6:00 pm)
Schedule (Wed & Fri)
3:00–4:00 pm: family dinner prep + clean kitchen
4:00 pm: Kindergarten pickup for our 3-year-old
4:00–6:00 pm: Bring him home, engage/play, and complete family dinner prep
About You
* Proactive, self-directed, and reliable.
* Experienced with babies and toddlers, with thoughtful ideas on how to gently connect with a child who warms up slowly.
WWCC and references please

If you naturally look around a home and think, "I see what needs doing — I'll take care of it,"we’d love to hear from you! Please let us know a bit about your experience.

Hi there!

We are looking for a proven part-time babysitter. We are located in Caulfield North and have a 8-month-old girl and a 3-year-old boy. Both are very calm and easy-going kids. We also have a Cavoodle that is friendly. My husband works from home part-time, so he can be around to support where required.

The day/times we are looking at (some flex) are:
1. Monday - 08:30 to 12:30 - both kids.
2. Wednesday - 09:00 to 17:00 - only the baby girl.
3. Friday - 09:00 to 17:00 - both kids.

Alongside keeping the kids active and looked after as the priority, we’re looking for someone happy to help keep the day running smoothly with light cooking and basic tidying/folding while the kids nap or play.

We are seeking someone with proven experience with babies, and toddlers.

If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to chat and organise a meet-and-greet!

Warmly,
Lana

Hi there,

We are looking for a part-time nanny. Roughly 15 hours a week. We'd like someone who is available Monday mornings, Friday mornings and occasional Sundays. Occasional night shifts available as the newborn gets a little older but not required.

We have an 18m old boy and will be welcoming a new baby very soon, so experience with newborns is essential. Childcare qualifications or previous nanny experience with young babies preferred, and references should be available. At least one parent will be home for most of your shift at the start.

Childcare duties:
Full care of our toddler, and soon our newborn too
Meal and snack prep for the kids
Prepping bottles
Naps, baths, playtime, routines
No screen time

Household duties (while here):
Wash all dishes and put them away
Run laundry, hang to dry when time allows

Driver's license preferred but not essential. WCCC, first aid and up to date whooping cough vaccines are mandatory.

We would look to run some paid trial shifts soon. Pay negotiable depending on experience. Please reach out with any questions.

We’re looking for a fun, easygoing and reliable babysitter to help us with after school care for our 2 kids, aged 5 and 7. Bilingual French / Aussie family in Caulfield Nth. Job would involve picking our little one up from kindy and her brother from school, prepping a simple dinner and keeping the kids entertained until we get home. Will need a licence as kindy is a little too far from school to walk! (But just a few mins drive)

We would like to start with Wednesdays approx 3.00/3.30pm - 6.30pm and eventually add another afternoon and ad hoc babysitting too. Ideally we would like to find someone local who is keen for an ongoing role. After school activities change each term so we can work together be flex with uni schedules after this year too.

If you’re interested, please message me with a little about yourself and your experience. Thanks 🙂

I have two boys (aged 7 and 9).
I need someone to do pick up from school at 3:30 and hangout with them until about 6pm on Monday-Friday.
At home, I need a bit of a hand - emptying dishwasher, getting dinner on and making lunchboxes for the next day. Where possible a little spot cleaning or laundry but nothing overwhelming. There will be some travelling to basketball training as well.

Looking for someone fluent in Spanish and/or French to look after our 2 boys (aged 4 and 6) for a couple of hours on Friday evenings.

Our wonderful nanny is going overseas.
You'll be looking after our 13 month old baby girl. She's the sweetest little thing – so happy, cheeky and affectionate.
Hours are 8am - 1pm.
We also need help around the house – nothing crazy, just washing, tidying, dishes, meal prep.
Our two older kids will often be here for ~1 hour before kinder. They're pretty independent but love to chat.

✨ We are looking for a warm, experienced nanny/housekeeper to complement our family and hopefully be with us for the long term, with the potential for the role to grow over time.
We currently have 2 girls aged 5 years and 10 years, and a a new baby on the way due early October
What we’re hoping for:
2 - 3 afternoons per week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)
Flexible on hours but ideally 12/1pm to 6pm

Help with tasks such as:
- General housekeeping & cleaning/tidying up
- Washing, folding, put away clothes
- Food prep and simple cooking
- Help with my girls, bath time, homework,
- Lunchbox prep, prepare after school snack plate
- Help with newborn baby
- Keeping our home feeling calm and organised

🏡 Home-based role in Caulfield North
📆 Start date flexible when back from hospital with newborn
🌟 Ideally wanting ongoing role with long term commitment
🩷 Warm, nurturing and friendly, can-do attitude
🍼 Experienced with babies
😊 Reliable, trustworthy and professional
WWCC, First Aid/CPR, references and previous childcare/nanny experience preferred. A driver’s licence is also ideal.
Pay: Negotiable

If you’re interested, please message me with a little about yourself, your experience, availability and expected hourly rate. Thank you!

Looking for someone for a Term 4 start, 3-7pm.

Two gorgeous kids (10 & 13). Includes school pick up at 3:30pm and then sports pick up later in the afternoon at variable locations - usually Glen Iris. After sports pick up it would be driving home and preparing an easy dinner for the kids.

Own car preferable (will pay the relevant and calculated ATO petrol rates).

Hi! We’re looking for a warm, reliable and proactive family helper / babysitter to support us with our almost one-year-old daughter, Sama, as well as some light household tasks.

Sama is a happy, curious and social little girl who loves books, music, walks and exploring. I’ll often be at home with her, so some days I may need help caring for and playing with Sama, and on other days I may be with Sama while you help us get on top of things around the house.

Support may include:

- Playing with Sama and keeping her engaged
- Taking her for a walk or helping with meals/snacks
- Light tidying and resetting living spaces
- Folding laundry
- Loading/unloading the dishwasher
- Simple meal prep
- Keeping Sama’s play and eating areas organised
- Other light household tasks as needed

We’re not looking for heavy cleaning, but rather someone who naturally sees what needs doing and is happy to help make family life run a little more smoothly.

Experience with babies/toddlers is important, and we’d love someone gentle, dependable and comfortable becoming a familiar part of Sama’s routine. References would be appreciated, and first aid/CPR would be a bonus.

We’re flexible on days and hours initially and more interested in finding the right person for an ongoing arrangement.

Please message me with a little about yourself, your experience, availability and hourly rate. 😊

Nanny / Housekeeper / Household Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a mature, reliable, and proactive Nanny / Housekeeper / Household Manager to support a busy single-parent household with one 8-year-old child.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys creating a well-organised home environment while building a positive and supportive relationship with a child. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a high standard within the home, be confident managing day-to-day household responsibilities independently, and enjoy being an active part of family life.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, organised, hands-on, and possess excellent attention to detail. They will be comfortable balancing childcare responsibilities with household management, meal preparation, and general home support.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare
• School drop-offs and pick-ups as required.
• Assisting with after-school routines and activities.
• Providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
• Encouraging healthy habits, confidence, and independence.
• Engaging in active play, outdoor activities, and sports.
• Occasional evening and weekend care when required.

Household Management
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised home.
• General light housekeeping and daily household upkeep.
• Laundry, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organisation.
• Monitoring household supplies and proactively restocking groceries, pantry items, and household essentials.
• Running errands as required.
• Taking ownership of household tasks and identifying what needs to be done without direction.
• Ensuring the home is consistently presented to a high standard.

Meal Planning & Cooking
• Planning and preparing healthy, nutritious meals for both adult and child.
• Grocery shopping and pantry management.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen.
• Managing meal preparation independently and confidently.
• Supporting healthy eating habits within the household.
Candidate Profile
• Mature, responsible, trustworthy, and dependable.
• Active, energetic, and able to keep up with an active child.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and capable of anticipating household needs.
• Comfortable managing a home independently.
• A confident and capable cook who enjoys preparing healthy family meals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Warm, positive, and able to build a strong relationship with a child.
• Professional, discreet, and respectful of family privacy.
Essential Requirements
• Current driver's licence and safe driving record.
• Previous experience in nannying, housekeeping, household management, or a similar role.
• Strong cooking skills and experience preparing healthy family meals.
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent references.
About the Family
This role supports a single father with full-time care of his 8-year-old son.

His son is active, energetic, and loves basketball. We are looking for someone who can positively engage with him, encourage an active lifestyle, and become a trusted and valued part of the family's routine.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping maintain a happy, organised, and well-run household.
Hours & Remuneration
• Hours to be discussed.
• Flexibility is essential.
• Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
• Remuneration will be discussed with the successful candidate and will reflect experience and suitability for the role.