Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Inner Melbourne, VIC

🌟 Nanny Needed – Weekly Wed & Thu (School Pick‑Up + Activities) 🌟

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a reliable and caring nanny for my two boys (7 and 11 years old) based near St Kilda Road / Domain Interchange (next to Anzac Station - super handy for Uni students).



📅 Regular Hours

• Every Wednesday & Thursday

• After‑school pick‑up through early evening

• Additional casual days available if you’re free

• Reliability on Wed & Thu is essential

💵 Rate

• $30 per hour

🧒 Responsibilities

• School pick‑up

• Taking the boys to activities (swimming, gymnastics, etc.)

• Light domestic chores when time permits

• Helping with homework

• Easy meal prep for the kids

🚗 Transport

• A car can be provided or you’re welcome to use your own car

• Driver’s licence required

📍 Location
St Kilda Road, at Domain Interchange / Anzac Station — ideal for Uni students nearby.

📅 Interviews & Start Date

• DM to arrange interviews

• Immediate start available

If you’re warm, organised, great with kids, and available Wednesdays & Thursdays, I’d love to hear from you. Please send me a DM 😊

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

Hi! My name’s Veronica and I’m a solo mum by choice to a gorgeous 3 month old boy Phoenix. I’m looking for help with Phoenix 1-2 half days a week. I’m flexible on which days (any weekday other than Thursdays) and time of day. Prior experience with newborns is a must (with references) and qualified nurses a bonus (with potential to negotiate hourly rate). Thanks!

Looking for an after school nanny to pick our kids up from school and take home, feed dinner and shpervise homework for the 10 year old.

Ideal hours are 3pm - 7pm, Tuesday and Thursday. The schedule will be picking up my youngest (4yo) in South Yarra, then our oldest (10yo) in Armadale, and coming home to Albert Park.

The kids are pretty easy going and we value a calm household.

Scope to expand as we get into the term more.

We would love to have someone become a valued part of our family. Thanks!

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.

Looking for someone to do school pickup once a week. This is for 2 girls (grade 3 and grade 6). They need to be ferried to ballet / gymnastics so driver’s license and car required. We do not allow screens during the week so keep them busy with other stuff around the house or take them to a park etc. Bonus points if you can help with piano practice but totally not necessary :)

We are a family of four living in Armadale and we are seeking a nanny/ babysitter to assist our family 2.30-5.30pm- 3 days a week after school. Days are flexible. We have two daughters- 5.5yo and a 16month old. I will leave around 2.45 to collect our daughter from prep and return home 3.45. I am looking for an extra set of hands to help prepare kids dinner, bath time, light laundry/ tidy and help with the girls. If this sounds suitable for you please get in contact, we would love to meet you!
WWCC and references required.

We are looking for a reliable, capable and energetic nanny to regularly look after our almost 3 year old son on Mondays (2:15-6:15pm) and Tuesdays (8:15am to 6:15pm). There may also be opportunities for additional hours on other days of the week from time to time.

The usual tasks we would ask of you are:
- fun educational activities that encourage learning through play;
- occasional children’s activities that are within short walking distance of house;
- feeding (meals will be pre-prepared but may require heating);
- keep space organised and tidy including light cleaning and laundry as needed;
- bathing.

Hours: 6:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (flexible; 3 days/week)
Experience with babies under 3 months - essential!
$200 per shift = $600 p/week

Guest parking permit provided. Prefer you have a car due to early start, unless you live nearby.
I will be home sleeping during the shifts, so you’ll have support for anything urgent. I also might head off for an exercise class for 1 hour during the shift.

Responsibilities:
-Settling, burping, and comforting
-Feeding (formula or pumped breast milk)
-Changing nappies
-Washing up/sterilising bottles
-Light play when baby is awake

Requirements:
- Experience with babies under 3 months is essential
- CV & references x2
- Local nannies preferred
- Can commit to 3 days per week until end of Feb. Then we are looking for 2x mornings (or a full day)

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.

Looking for a reliable and caring carer for Thursday afternoons.
Pick up our 8-year-old daughter from school, spend some time playing with her, prepare an afternoon snack, clean and pack away her lunchbox, and help her with a small amount of homework.
A car is preferable for pick-up (around a 5-minute drive), but it’s also walkable (15–20 minutes) or accessible by train (one stop).
We also have a very friendly puppy.
There may be occasional evening babysitting from time to time.

Hi there,

Looking for an urgent babysitter for today as ours pulled out.

Two boys, age 2 and 5. From about 2-6

Home in Alphington.

I am looking for an early childhood qualified worker to commence In Home Care with my 8.5 year old son.

He has special needs, and goes to a special school. However he is a bright and fun and energetic boy and he does NOT HAVE any physical or cognitive disability.

I am looking for a carer do after school times when I am working from home (in the house).

Monday 3:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 6pm (may go till 7pm later on the year)
And possibly Friday as well 3:30pm - 7pm.

I have registered with Bambini education - see link below. They would do the recruiting and onboarding with them for the role.
https://www.bambini.com.au/in-home-care/

Hi,

We are looking for a casual / part-time nanny to look after out two children, aged 7 & 9 for 2 days per week. The usual hours would be 3:15pm to 6:30pm with additional nigh time shifts available on occasion. The role would involve collecting the children from primary school and taking them to an after-school activity (swimming / tennis / dance) and then home to start dinner.

Ideally, we would like someone who lives locally, has their driver's license, is responsible and enthusiastic about caring for children.

If this sounds good, please get in contact so we can meet and discuss further.

Regards

David

After school pick up, homework, shower and dinner. Local after school activities.
School and home within walking distance.
Car will be provided.
Two girls 8 and 11 years of age.
Candidate must be reliable, ideally commit for full year.
If possible to do extra hours on school holidays

Hello lovely nannies! We are looking for an experienced, friendly and reliable nanny to look after two beautifully behaved children - 6yo boy and 8yo girl. Both are attending school in the same direction (off Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn and Kew) and will require pick up (own car and car license required) from 3:15pm Mon/Wed/Fri. Finish time approx. 6:30pm. Tasks include helping kids complete simple school homework, prepare simple dinner for kids and simple house tidying/laundry. Hours during school holiday periods will be Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-6:30pm. Please DM me if interested, thank you!

We live in Albert Park and I need ongoing help with mornings and/or afternoons for my three boys: 8yr old twins and a 4yr old.

Here are the options:
Mornings 730am - 10am: Getting the boys ready, breakfast, walking to school / daycare
Afternoons 3pm - 7pm : Picking up from school / daycare and taking them to local activities (lessons). Helping with homework and preparing for dinner / showers.
Thursdays - hanging out with my 4yo then picking up the twins from school

Our ideal nanny should be engaging, energised, organised, calm, disciplined and patient. Whilst drivers license preferred, not necessary as everything is walking distance.

Bonus points if you can help with homework (reading books), play kids games, telling stories and play or understand music.

We'd prefer someone local (ie. within 5km) so please don't apply if you live far away!

Pay rate: $33 per hour + super (put through properly payroll)
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays after school (2 pm - 6 pm)
Hours: 2 pm – 6 pm
Start date: as soon as we find the right person

Role requirements

Permanent Australian Residency
Valid Working With Children Check
Valid First Aid and CPR
Experience with young children
Two exceptional references for us to call.
Drivers Licence (to drive the family car)
Strictly non-smoker / non-vaper.

ABOUT THE FAMILY

Family of four with two girls (4.5 years old and 8 years old) are looking for a nanny to care for their two girls. The right person will have some experience caring for children, but the family is open to hiring someone who is new in their caregiving journey. First and foremost, the family is looking for someone with integrity, family values, someone who is trustworthy and someone who is reliable.

The family will need additional support during school holidays.

ABOUT THE NANNY

The ideal candidate must be comfortable caring for the girls together and competent in keeping a clean and organised home. You must be energetic and prepared to facilitate age-appropriate activities with the two girls, such as arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking, hide and seek etc. These girls do not have iPads and screen time (i.e. watching movies) is kept to a minimum.

The parents are both working parents but occasionally work from home and are very present in the children's lives.


DUTIES
• First and foremost, look after the girls. Imaginative play, being outdoors, reading books, cooking, arts and crafts.
• Light laundry duties (putting clothing in washer and dryer). No ironing required.
• Grocery shopping before school pick up.
• Picking up the girls from school on a Tuesday.
• Helping to keep house tidy (e.g. general errands, accepting packages, unpacking dishwasher, etc).
• Occasional availability to baby sit for date night.
• Return home to tidy state at end of each day.

Hello!
We are a happy and friendly family of 5 who live in Albert Park, right near the Village, beach, parks and all that our wonderful suburb has to offer.

We have three little boys, 5yo , 3 yo and 1 yo. So we are a very busy household looking for an extra pair of hands to help our day to day run smoothly.

Looking for someone who is able to help manage kinder pick ups and provide an extra pair of hands during the evening rush, assisting with dinner, bath, keeping the calm!

Monday -- 2:30-6:30pm (this day is preferred but not priority )
Tuesday -- 2:15 - 6:30pm
Wednesday --2:15 - 5:30pm
Thursday -- 2:30 - 5:30/6:30pm (this day is preferred but not priority)

You will be required to either assist by picking a child up from kinder and at times driving to swimming lessons etc so a license and own car is a must. We will provide car seat.

We are very friendly and relaxed family and love welcoming nanny’s and babysitters into our home and always do our best to make everyone feel part of the family.

If you are available for any or all of these requests please reach out so we can chat further!

*** start date flexible can offer earlier or (slightly) later if needed!! ****

I look forward to hearing from you :)

Hi all,

Looking for a Nanny to look after 2 boys - Caolan (almost 7 years old) and Fionnan (4.5 years old) for about 5-6 hours per week initially - there may be scope to increase these hours as the year progresses. Core hours would be 11.45am - 5.15pm on Monday's and include pick-ups from Kinder/school and some after school activities. Can avail of the family car. Thanks so much!

Looking for a mature, fun loving and responsible nanny to assist mom with taking care of kids, chores, laundry, cooking and lots of play dough making !

Hi there,

I am looking for evening help to help with clean-up, baby bottles, laundry and walking the dog, helping with kids if they are awake.

I live in South Yarra (Chapel and Toorak) close to all public transport. I just need a couple hours of help for as many evenings as possible (5-6 days) from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

This position would be ideal for someone who lives close by. Opportunity for more hours once we have established a good working relationship and connection but for the moment 10-12 hours a week for now.

Must be comfortable with small dogs, caring, empathetic, reliable and honest.

My babies are 1 and 2 and usually in bed around 7:30pm.

Please email CV to my email is artikasingh.aba@gmail.com

ONLY THOSE WHO EMALED CV/RESUME WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note: it is $30 to start with pay increase after 3 months. Also can provide great reference for careers to those individuals who stay on long-term, as I have my own private practice.


Thank you,
Artika

We are a busy, active family seeking a reliable and energetic nanny to help care for our 3 boys (aged 12, 10 and 5 years old) during after-school hours 4 days per week Kensington, Victoria, commencing in late January 2026. This role is ideal for an experienced, caring, organised and reliable nanny/babysitter who is confident in managing schedules and activities.

The hours are to be discussed/agreed, but approx. 3 pm to 7 pm with the ideal candidate having some flexibility to stay longer on an adhoc basis (if required).

Additional work available for casual evening and weekend babysitting. No care required on public holidays or during school holidays.

The candidate will need to be confident working with children, provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment and enjoy engaging in activities with our busy, active boys. Our family has had a nanny for over 12 years and we have had fantastic experiences with nannies who have formed strong relationships with us and our children. We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, dependable and committed to their job, with a desire to stay in the role for at least a year.

The role will primarily involve school pick-up and getting them to after-school activities, light meal preparation and light cleaning related to the children (e.g. cleaning up after meals etc.), dinner and bedtime routine.

A working with children check and a current driver’s licence & own car essential.

Hi! We are a family based in St Kilda east looking for some help after school. We have 2 kids, a boy who is 4 and a girl who has just turned 2.

We are hoping to find someone local who is interested in 2 -3 hours of work 2/3 times per week in the afternoon/evening. The best days for us would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3.00-6.00pm. Starting immediately.

The job is picking up and looking after the kids, prepping dinner and organising our home at the end of a long day for us! This would include any light cleaning / tidying up. We also have two very friendly staffy mixes so must love dogs!

We would love someone local who is looking for some guaranteed long time work and will grow with our family.