Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Canterbury VIC

Hello! We are a friendly young family, two working professionals and one child almost one year old. We are in search of a casual nanny to help look after our child, while I am working from home on weekdays during the day. Open to doing afternoons or whole days, and potential for regular days in the long term. Food for child is already prepared. Lots of space to roam and toys to play with in the house and multiple nearby parks and cafes. We hope it would be a pleasant and enjoyable role. At our core, we value principles of respect and kindness.

We’re looking for a warm, fun and energetic person to help our family and 1-2 afternoons per week 3:00–6/6:30pm. Flexible on days.

We are located in camberwell and looking for someone to help out with picking the girls up from school a few days per week and get them home and fed afternoon tea etc. Help with homework and take to after school activities if they have any.
The girls are 8 and 6.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Surrey Hills, VIC
Start Date: 26 January 2027 (Term 1)
Applications Close: 1 December 2026
Pay Rate: $30–$35 per hour
Position: Part-time

About the Role

We are a warm family in Surrey Hills looking for a caring, reliable and organised part-time nanny to help care for our two children, aged 6 and 2, starting from Term 1 in 2027.

Our son will be starting Prep at a school close to home, and our 2-year-old daughter attends daycare on the days we work. Both the school and daycare are within walking distance, making drop-offs and pick-ups convenient.

This role would suit someone looking for flexible hours, such as a university student or someone with another daytime job.

Hours and Responsibilities

Morning shift: 7:00 am – 9:30/10:00 am

Help the children get ready for the day.
Assist with breakfast and morning routines.
Walk our son to school and our daughter to daycare as required.

Afternoon shift: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Pick up the children from school and daycare as required.
Supervise and care for the children after pick-up.
Help with afternoon routines and activities.
Household assistance

Assist with laundry and washing.
Help with meal preparation.
Keep the children's areas tidy and assist with light household chores.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Warm, caring and attentive with young children.
Reliable, punctual and well organised.
Comfortable managing school and daycare drop-offs and pick-ups on foot.
Happy to assist with light household tasks.
Able to commit to a regular part-time schedule.
Previous nanny or childcare experience is preferred. Relevant qualifications, references and a current Working With Children Check would be highly regarded.

The hourly rate is $30–$35, depending on experience and suitability.

If you are interested in joining our family and helping us manage our busy mornings and afternoons, we would love to hear from you!

Please get in touch with Shelley and tell us a little about yourself, your childcare experience and your availability.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a kind, caring person to join our family next year!

Our beautiful nanny of two years is graduating and moving rural, so we will sadly be farewelling her at the end of year and looking for someone to help us care for the girls. We have 3 daughters who are aged 2, 4 and 6.

Requirements:
- One full day with our 2 yr old per week
- + 4 hours house work per week
- School/kinder drop-offs and pickup
- Occasional evening babysitting.
- A confident driver
- Good at house organising, tidying, sorting toys, Tupperware etc, cooking, laundry - someone to help us keep on top of things.
- Caring, patient and fun with the children
- Reliable.
- We still need to iron out what the hours will look like as two of the girls are starting at new childcare/kinders and it may take a bit of getting used to.
- someone who lives nearby would be a bonus as the drop-offs/pickups may well be shorter hours. We live in East Hawthorn.

Must be alright with dogs as we have a family dog.

If you are interested could you please send me a message with more info on you, what you are looking for, and your experience.

This job wouldn't start until next year as our current babysitter will be with us until then, but we are looking to do some getting to know you hours this year.

Thank you xx

We’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy babysitter to help care for our 17-month-old son, on an ad hoc basis, sometimes with fairly short notice.

We’re relatively new to Melbourne and don’t have family support nearby, so we’d love to find someone local who we can build an ongoing relationship with and feel comfortable contacting when we need an extra pair of hands.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a current WWCC and Police Check
• Has experience with, or is very confident caring for, children around 17 months old
• Is reliable, responsible and genuinely comfortable with young children
• Lives in or close to Surrey Hills
• Is available during weekday working hours, generally between 9am–6pm
• Is comfortable being in a home with a cat - no pet care is required, he’ll simply be around!

The work would be casual/ad hoc rather than set weekly hours, and occasionally we may need someone at relatively short notice, so someone with a bit of flexibility would be ideal.

We’d really love to find someone warm, dependable and trustworthy who can become a familiar person for our little boy rather than having to find a different babysitter each time.

If you’re interested, please send me a message with a little bit about yourself, your experience with young children, your general availability and your hourly rate. 🤍

Hi Nannies,

I am looking for help with my 2 year old son the whole month of January, while I recover from a surgery.

If you’d like a longer role, I could also use help from just before or after Christmas into Jan.

Times needed:

Monday - 8am-10am
Tuesday - 8am - 4pm
Wednesday - 8am-10am
Thursday - 8am - 4pm
Friday - 8am-10am

22 hours a week.

We are located in Glen Iris, near beautiful parks. My son is a funny, sweet boy who is honestly really easy to care for.

Message me with any questions!

🌸 Nanny needed 🌸

Hi all, we are after a reliable, caring, proactive and responsible nanny for our 2.5yr old boy, role starting Feb 2027 but would ideally like to start with meet and greets this year to make sure he is completely comfortable with you before I have to go back to work.

💫 about the role

- roughly 6 hour shifts 8am to 2pm 2x a week, most likely Tuesdays & Thursdays or possibly Fridays.
- caring for our child, playing, feeding, putting him down for his nap.

-my partner will most likely WFH one of the days.

💫 about you

- prior experience caring for toddlers
- hold a current WWCC, First aid/CPR qualified, police check
- drivers license preferred but not essential
- have references available
- pay rate negotiable dependent on experience
- currently located in Mont Albert Vic, however am looking to move to the Ringwood area in the next few months so ideally a nanny that could travel to both locations.

We also have 2 dogs so would need to be comfortable being around them.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Casual Babysitter / Kinder Pick-Up Helper (Glen Iris & Surrounds)

We are a warm and active family looking for an experienced, reliable, and engaging babysitter to join our routine!

Immediate start: Casual babysitting for weekend sessions and evening date nights (flexible hours/days by mutual agreement).
From January 2027: Regular after kinder care for 3yo on Wednesdays and Fridays

We have two energetic and fun-loving children:
* A 3-year-old starting kinder in 2027
* A 1-year-old who will be in daycare

Requirements
* Prior experience caring for toddlers and young children.
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) & First Aid certificate
* Checkable references from previous families
* Driver's licence not essential as kinder is walking distance

We're looking for a couple of friendly, reliable babysitters to join our "go-to" list for evenings and the occasional day as needs come up.

You'd be looking after our 2.5-year-old daughter, who loves the playground, drawing, crafts, play-doh, and all things Bluey. Someone fun, patient, and happy to get stuck into play would be perfect!

We also have a large, friendly labradoodle at home, so you'll need to be comfortable around dogs.

Ideal for someone who:

• Has experience caring for toddlers
• Is reliable and flexible with occasional notice
• Holds a current Working with Children Check (first aid a bonus)

If this sounds like you, please send us a message with a bit about yourself, your experience, and your general availability. We'd love to hear from you!

We are a busy family of five in Hawthorn with three young boys and a friendly groodle, looking for a reliable and proactive housekeeper to help keep our home clean, organised and running smoothly.
Hours: Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Rate: $40 per hour
The role will include:
- Weekly cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms and living areas
- Vacuuming and mopping
- Changing beds and washing bed linen, with rooms rotated as needed
- Laundry, including washing, drying, folding and putting away the children’s clothes
- Kitchen reset
- Tidying and organising the boys’ bedrooms and shared living areas
- General household organisation
- Rotating through deeper jobs such as the fridge, pantry, cupboards, skirting boards or windows
We are looking for someone who is reliable, warm, works independently and notices what needs doing.
This is a housekeeping role rather than a childcare role, although being comfortable around children and dogs is important.
We would love to find someone looking for a long-term role who can become a trusted and familiar part of our household.

Looking for a casual babysitter for our two boys aged 3 & 5. Usually this will be evening times but there could be occasional day time.

We’re looking for a warm, reliable and engaging nanny to care for our eight-month-old son while I work from home. We also have a daughter who is nearly three, though the role will mainly focus on our baby.

The position is for Fridays, approximately 9 am to 4 pm. Duties would include feeding him, settling him for naps, playing and interacting with him, and coming up with age-appropriate activities. While he’s napping, we’d appreciate a little light household help, such as putting on or folding washing and tidying away toys.

We’re hoping to find someone caring and proactive who will become a familiar, trusted person in our family. As we build a good relationship, we’d also love to have you available for occasional babysitting.

Job to officially start early January 2027, looking to get a few causal shifts before then for a smooth transition.

Ongoing Nanny Wanted – 3 girls (15 mth old twins + 3 yo) - Tuesday starting January 2027 as an ongoing role.

Hours: 7:30am - 5pm
Location: Kew East
Start: early January 2027 but would like to do 1-2 shifts in December for an easy transition. We would like this to be an ongoing role.

Looking for a reliable, trustworthy, experienced nanny to help care for my 3 girls (15-month-old twins + 3-year-old) whilst I add an additional day of work. We currently have another nanny helping us on my other 2 work days.

During quiet/nap time, I’d love a helping hand with light household tasks (laundry, tidying etc) and putting together simple meals for the girls.

You’ll be a great fit if you:
⁃ Have experience with multiple young children
⁃ Are warm, reliable + confident with multiple children
⁃ Have WWC, First Aid/CPR + Police Check
⁃ Can provide references

Pay negotiable and dependant on experience

If you’re interested, please DM me with a little bit about yourself, your childcare experience, where you live, and how long you’re looking to stay in this role for.

Looking for someone in or near the Burwood area to care for 8yr old Twins. Needing to have someone for two evenings per week. The two evenings needed might be on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening from 7pm until 12am. Looking for someone with Early Childhood Education qualifications or currently studying early childhood education. Looking for someone who is fun and engaging and great with children.
Please text me on 0425799206 to arrange a good time for us to chat.
Thanks so much,
Georgie

I'm having surgery on the 6th November and will be needing a temporary babysitter to help on the weekends during the day for 2 hours-3 hours looking after my almost 2 year old and 3.5 year old boys, and some help with chores or cooking. Ideally on the weekends from 7th November - 29th November 2026.

My 2 year old has many allergies so ideally someone who knows how to deal with anaphylaxis is preferred. My 3.5 year old has speech delay/autism.

We are a small family of 3 and are looking for a nanny for our 9 year old son. Our son is a happy energetic loving child who is very good at math's, reading, music and spelling. We would like our nanny to be able to drive safely, pick him up from school, actively engage with his homework, projects, learning (writing and reading) and assist with his care in the evening - dinner and bedtime routine. Having a car and driving safely is very important. Housework will be a part of the job description. Light cooking and cleaning will be involved. We are both busy professionals and need someone who is trustworthy, structured/ organised, punctual and VERY reliable. Active engagement with his studies is important to us. Most importantly, a kind, patient and loving personality is essential for this job, given our son has autism and ADHD (diagnosed).

Permanent Part-Time | 3 Days per Week | Long-Term Position

We are a warm and welcoming family in Kew looking for a caring, experienced, reliable and organised nanny to become a valued part of our family.

Our daughter is 18 months old and will be your primary responsibility. We also have an almost 4-year-old son who attends kinder and will require occasional drop-offs, pick-ups and care during school holidays or when he's home sick.

We're hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children, understands their emotional and developmental needs, and takes pride in creating a nurturing, stimulating and happy environment.

🗓️ Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

⏰ Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (24 hours per week)

📍 Location: Kew, Melbourne

💰 Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications, with applicable employment entitlements.

There is some flexibility with the days for the right person. We would also appreciate occasional weekend assistance, approximately once a month, arranged well in advance.

🌿 The Role

Your primary responsibility will be providing attentive, loving and engaging care for our daughter, including:

Managing meals, naps and daily routines.

Taking her to parks, classes, outings and age-appropriate activities.

Encouraging her learning and development through reading, sensory activities, creative play and outdoor exploration.

Supporting her emotional development through a gentle, patient and responsive approach.

Assisting with kinder drop-offs and pick-ups for our son.

Confidently caring for both children during kinder holidays or when required.

Keeping the children's play areas, bedrooms and belongings organised, including tidying toys at the end of each shift.

🏡 Light Household Support

While our daughter is sleeping, we would appreciate assistance with:

Folding and putting away washing.

Preparing the children's dinner for that evening.

Keeping children's spaces and common areas tidy.

Other reasonable light household tasks, where time permits.

Childcare will always be the priority.

🌸 About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has several years of professional nannying or relevant early childhood education experience.

Is confident caring for toddlers and preschool-aged children, including two young children simultaneously.

Has a naturally warm, calm, patient and nurturing personality.

Understands gentle, respectful parenting and the importance of consistent boundaries.

Is proactive, organised and able to independently plan engaging activities and outings.

Demonstrates excellent judgement, initiative and emotional maturity.

Is punctual, dependable and communicates openly and professionally.

Is comfortable working in a home where a parent works from home. Our daughter may occasionally seek comfort from me, and we value someone who can navigate this sensitively and confidently.

Is genuinely interested in a long-term position and building a trusting relationship with our children.

Essential Requirements

Current Working with Children Check or applicable exemption.

Current paediatric first aid and CPR qualifications.

Valid driver's licence, safe driving history and confidence transporting young children.

Strong, verifiable professional references.

Relevant Australian working rights.

A Certificate III, Diploma or other qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care would be highly regarded.

❤️ What We Offer

We value the important role a nanny plays in our children's lives and want to create a positive, respectful and supportive working relationship.

We offer consistent hours, fair remuneration, clear expectations and a welcoming family environment where your experience and contribution are genuinely appreciated.

We are hoping to find someone who will become a familiar, trusted and lasting presence in our children's lives.

📩 To Apply

Please send a brief introduction including:

Your professional nannying or childcare experience.

Relevant qualifications and certifications.

Availability for the proposed days and hours.

Expected hourly rate.

Details of your Working with Children Check and first aid qualifications.

Availability of references from previous families.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Kew family with three children aged 7 (girl), 5 (boy) and 3 (girl) seeking a reliable, energetic nanny for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:15–6:15pm (~10 regular hours/week). The role involves school/kinder/ELC pickups, taking the children to activities including dance and swimming, and helping with simple dinner preparation. We are looking for someone warm, organised and confident managing three children independently. A driver’s licence and own reliable car are essential (will cover gas). Ideally, you would also have some flexibility for occasional morning drop-offs when we travel for work, generally with around one week’s notice.

Hi all,

My family lives in Kew with our 3 children aged 8, 6 and nearly 4; our daughter goes to Camberwell Primary while the other two do a mix of kinder (Hawthorn East) + childcare (Kew).

We are looking for someone who could help weekday afternoons from around 3-6:30pm - helping with school pick-ups (and drop-offs to after-school activities for the older 2). We may also request help with executing simple dinner plans for the kids (and tidying up afterward). To start, we'd need help 3 days a week - Mon / Tue / Thu.

During school holidays or weeks when one parent is traveling for work, we may also ask for more hours - as possible.

Ideally, we would love to find someone who is:
* Mature and experienced - bringing confidence, comfort and good judgment around small kids - able to bring fun and playfulness yet maintain firm boundaries
* Warm and kind - creating strong positive attachments with our kids
* Engaged and development oriented - thoughtful about exposing the kids to activities and experiences that will help them learn and grow - i.e., on the floor talking and playing vs looking at phones + screens
*Trustworthy, responsible and prompt - shows up when and where promised - always with honesty and integrity
*Respectful - listens to and supports our intentions as parents - takes care to leave the space better than you found it
* Has a drivers license, car and strong driving record - and willing and able to drive 2-3 kids

Bonus points would be someone who:
* Has flexibility for additional hours as needed (esp. during school holidays)
* Speaks French

Will pay a competitive rate for the right fit.

Please message me with CV and references if interested.

Location - Toorak

Look for a part time experienced, committed, hard working and reliable nanny to help busy family with 2 year old boy. Must have had toddler experience. Must have flexible hours on Mondays and fridays and happy to babysit at night if needed. Must be comfortable with nappies, giving bottles and happy and content playing with a very happy smiley baby boy.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA.if you cant do mondays and fridays please dont apply.

Essential
- ideally has drivers licence and car to reliably get to and from work each day. No need to drive the child around.
- Police Check (Or prepared to apply at the cost of the family)
- Current Working With Children (Or prepared to apply at the cost of the family)
- Experience working in a home with children
2 references

$35 per hour
$10 fuel allowance per week.

I need Mondays most of the day. Hours to be confirmed.
And Fridays 11-4.

Please either respond via this ad or text me on the number below.


Please ensure you meet the requirements above before applying- text 0455627444 if interested on respond to this ad.

Please do not apply if you are not available the above days

Hello, my name is Anna.

We are a family of five living in Malvern, with three boys aged 7, 6 and 5, and we are looking for someone for regular, casual babysitting.

We would love to find someone who is responsible, mature, energetic and proactive, and who genuinely enjoys spending time with children.

Our boys love playing sport outdoors, exploring nature, baking and playing games, so we are hoping to find someone who enjoys getting involved and having fun with them.

We are also looking for someone who is happy to help with simple household tasks and tidy up after the boys as part of their role.

Evening babysitting may include things like emptying the dishwasher, tidying up and folding the children’s laundry when needed.

Most importantly, we hope to find someone who will enjoy spending time with our boys and become a trusted, valued part of our family. We would love to build a great relationship with someone we can rely on and who feels equally comfortable and happy working with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Many thanks,
Anna

A close, down-to-earth family with two girls, aged 8.5 and 5, is looking for a reliable, warm nanny to care for them Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2pm–6pm, starting as soon as the right person is found. Additional support will be needed during school holidays, plus occasional evening babysitting for date nights.

Please note this role isn't a fit if you need extended leave or are away for multiple weeks at a time, particularly over the summer period (excluding week before Christmas until mid-January).

About the family
A quiet, family-oriented household that values routine, warmth, and a wholesome, grounded environment for the girls. Both parents work, though they're sometimes home during the day, and are very hands-on and present in their children's lives. First and foremost, the family is looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and genuinely caring — someone with strong personal values who will treat their home like part of the family.

About the role
The nanny will care for both girls together, keeping them engaged with arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking, reading, and imaginative games (the girls don't use iPads, and screen time is kept minimal). Duties include:

School pick-up on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Light laundry (washing and drying only, no ironing)
Grocery shopping before school pick-up
Helping keep the house tidy (general errands, accepting packages, unpacking the dishwasher)
Returning the house to a tidy state at the end of each day

Pay & requirements

$33/hour + super, paid properly through payroll
Permanent Australian Residency
Valid Working With Children Check
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Experience with young children (open to someone newer to caregiving with the right qualities)
Two strong references
Driver's licence
Non-smoker/non-vaper

Please get in touch with a bit about yourself, your experience, and your availability.

Experienced Infant Nanny Wanted | Part-Time | Inner South-East Melbourne 👶🏼

We are a warm and welcoming family looking for an experienced, nurturing and reliable nanny to help care for our beautiful 2-month-old baby boy.

We are ideally looking for someone who has extensive experience with newborns and young infants, is confident with baby care and enjoys becoming a trusted part of a family’s support network.

The role:
3–6 hours per shift
2–3 afternoons/evenings per week - must be able to work evening **
Must be able to work weekends as required
Needs to have flexibility around hours

Ongoing part-time position
* Inner South-East Melbourne
* Flexibility around days/times is appreciated

Responsibilities include:
* Providing attentive, nurturing care for our baby
* Bottle feeding, winding and settling
* Nappy changes and general infant care
* Following and supporting our baby's feeding and sleep routine
* Preparing and sterilising bottles
* Baby laundry and keeping baby areas tidy
* Taking baby for walks and age-appropriate activities
* Light household assistance, including tasks relating to the baby.
* Helping with other reasonable duties expected of an experienced nanny

We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced and confident caring for newborns/young infants
* Warm, gentle, patient and attentive
* Reliable, responsible and safety-conscious
* Proactive and comfortable working independently
* Respectful of family routines and preferences
* Looking for a consistent, ongoing position

Essential requirements:
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* Current whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination within 5-10 years with proof of vaccination
* Current influenza vaccination with proof of vaccination
* Relevant nanny/childcare experience with infants ****
* References x 2 (professional references only, for paid nannying jobs you have completed)

If you are an experienced infant nanny who is interested in an ongoing part-time role, we would love to hear from you. Please send through a brief introduction, your experience with infants, availability, hours you are unavailable, and professional references.

*MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH INFANTS*
Ongoing part time position (not a short term temporary job)

Hello amazing nannies!

We are a family of four (plus two small, friendly dogs) looking for a warm, reliable and active nanny to care for our two energetic boys, who will be 4 and 2 years old by early 2027. Our beloved long-time nanny is sadly returning home to Scotland after several years with us. We are looking for a special person our boys can build that same, close connection with.

Because I am a Master's student, my roster changes slightly between semesters, so this role is perfect for someone who can be flexible and adjust to a dynamic schedule!

The Schedule:
- For the remainder of this year: casual evening babysitting (Fri/Sat) to get to know the boys and build familiarity.
- December: Some casual half-days (daytime care).
- Late Jan to Early March 2027: Official role starts at 2 full days per week (8:00 am – 3:30 pm).
- March - Mid-Year (Semester 1): Approx. 14–15 hours per week (e.g. 3 half-days from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm). Exact days/times confirmed mid-February once my timetable is finalised.
- University Semester Breaks: Returns to 2 full days per week (8:00 am – 3:30 pm)

Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping the boys active and engaged without screen time. Managing a transition to quiet play, drawing or reading with the 4yo while the 2yo takes his midday nap.
- Outings & Kinder Runs: Taking the boys to local parks and the library. Managing morning drop-offs for our 4-year-old at kindergarten using public transport (he attends 3 days a week).
- Preparing snacks and meals.
- Light Household Help: Folding the kids' clean laundry, unstacking the dishwasher and ensuring play areas are tidied up together after activities.

Our 4yo is anaphylactic to nuts and is currently outgrowing an egg allergy. It is essential that you feel confident and competent identifying reactions and administering an EpiPen if an emergency arises.

We are seeking a mature adult with experience who can commit to the full 2027 calendar year. It is important that you are reliable and arrive on time. This position requires someone who can confidently manage toddler boundaries and big emotions with a caring and gentle approach.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you and your schedule, we would love to hear from you!
Please send through your experience, qualifications and a bit about yourself.

Ta! :)