Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Ormond VIC

Nanny / Housekeeper
Position Overview
We are seeking a mature, reliable, and proactive Nanny / Housekeeper 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.

We need some help looking after my son, who will be 2 yrs old in early December. Looking for either Monday or Wednesday afternoons from 1-4pm. We live in Bentleigh East.

I work from home, so I will be around.

He is pretty easy: just reading, taking him to the park and generally entertaining him.

Hi everyone!

My husband Nick and I are looking for a lovely, reliable babysitter/nanny to help care for our two little boys, aged 6 (currently in prep) and 3.

We’re based in Brighton East and are hoping to find someone we can call on for occasional babysitting, with the potential for more regular work if it suits both parties.

Our work schedules can varyand we’ve previously relied on family to help with the boys. We’re now looking to find someone we can get to know and build a great relationship with, who can become a trusted part of our little family’s support network.

We’d love to hear from someone who is warm, happy to be flexible, caring, responsible and enjoys spending time with young children.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear a little about you, your experience and your availability! We’d ideally arrange a time to meet first and see if it’s a good fit for everyone. 😊

Please feel free to send me a message!

Thanks so much,
Kathleen

We are a warm, family-oriented household looking for a loving, reliable, and experienced nanny to care for our two boys — 1-year-old and a 3-year-old.

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands the different needs of babies and toddlers. Our boys are curious, affectionate, and energetic, and we’re looking for someone who will support their development in a calm, nurturing, and engaging way.

👶👦 About the role:
• Care for a baby and a toddler in a home-based setting
• Age-appropriate play, learning activities, and outdoor time
• Preparing simple meals/snacks for the children
• Supporting routines (naps, feeds, play, outings, childcare drop off and pick up's)
• Light child-related duties (tidying play areas, children’s laundry if required)

💛 About you:
• Previous experience caring for babies and toddlers
• Kind, patient, and confident with young children especially boys
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
• First Aid & CPR certified (or willing to obtain)
• WWCC and references required
• Have a license and are comfortable driving children
• Non-smoker

📍 Location & hours:
• Located in: Malvern East
• Hours/days: 2 days a week / 8am - 5pm
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for an experienced nanny who will become a trusted part of our family and provide a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for our boys.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with a short introduction and your experience. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

Hi there!

We are looking for a proven 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 + Viji

IMMEDIATE START NEEDED - I’m looking for a warm, reliable nanny to help with my three children after school. The role includes school pick-ups, taking the children to occasional sporting activities, helping with reading and preparing or assisting with dinner at home. I'm looking for someone caring, organised and dependable who enjoys spending time with children and can become a trusted part of our family routine.

Hello!
We need a nanny 3* - 6 pm Monday - Thursday, mainly for our 8 yo boy (we also have a 11 yo girl and a 13 yo boy).
[or at least for *3.30 pm pickup]

It is a great and easy job. Our 8 yo is easy going with a great sense of humour.

Role involves: walking to school to collect 8 yo, driving kids (mainly 8 yo) to nearby activities, supervising homework, preparing dinner, light housework (eg hanging/folding washing). You will need a drivers' licence but can use our car.

Our kids are fun and kind and are pretty independent and organised.

We need someone who is reliable and capable, and sets clear boundaries. Rate negotiable.

We need someone who can commit until mid December please (we'll need a nanny 2027 too so can be ongoing role). We can be flexible for things like uni exams and generally don't need help during school holidays.
Thank you!!

Hi,
We are looking for help primarily in the afternoons helping us pick up our 2 boys from school and take them to any after school activities and where possible prepare dinner. Where possible we would also like support in washing and/or putting away kids clothes. For mornings, we would also like help in getting kids up and ready for school. Ideally this suits people at university which we would be happy to work timetables and around exams etc. We have 2 boys, 11 and 14 attending Malvern Central School in year 5 and Scoth in Yr 8. Looking for some prior experience and drivers' licence and car a must. Look forward to meeting - Janine

✨ 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!

I am looking for a babysitter/childminder for my six year old daughter for after school/evenings with some flexibility as my work schedule can vary.

Afternoon pick-ups from school may involve taking my daughter to after school activities, preparing her evening meal and putting her to bed.

There will be a minimum of 2-3 days a week.

Babysitter wanted – Elsternwick 😊

We’re looking for a fun, energetic babysitter for our three kids (ages 3, 8 and 11).

Regular Thursdays, 3.30–7.30pm, some Wednesday afternoons if available, plus flexible casual hours on weekends, school holidays and some evenings.

Duties include after-school activity drop-offs, playing with the kids and preparing an easy dinner (usually pasta!). Unlikely to have all three kids at once.

Rate negotiable depending on experience.

Please get in touch if you love having fun with kids and think you’d be a good fit!

We’re a young family based in Oakleigh, we're looking for a warm, friendly nanny/babysitter to support us with our active little one year old boy! a lot of people may think this - but we genuinely have the most smiley and happy boy!

This role is primarily daytime support, with a mix of me being at home and occasionally stepping out for a few hours.

About the Role
- Flexible daytime care during the week, sometimes working alongside me at home, sometimes independently
- Must be available from 7am/ 8am latest
- Prepping his healthy nutritious meals and supporting baby led feeding
- Cleaning and tidying his meals area and resetting toys when he naps
- Managing a nap and sleep routines
- Lots of engaged, developmental play! he is so curious, he loves to climb and explore, he loves being outside and running around, so you must br prepared to be active and letting him explore in the house and lots of outside play

What’s Really Important to Us
We’re looking for someone who loves babies and toddlers who can actively support developmental play – age-appropriate activities that support learning, movement, and engagement

About You
- Some experience ideally
- Proactive, engaging, friendly and genuinely enjoys developmental play
- Happy, calm, patient, and intuitive
- Confident managing routines (feeding + sleep)
- Reliable and easy to communicate with first Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain)

What We Offer
Flexible, ongoing arrangement
Relaxed and supportive home environment
Easy-going and open to feedback and suggestions
Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with our family

Our boy is a super smiley and friendly. Hes chatty, he loves people, climbing, music and play time - he is super curious and loves all sorts of interaction. He is walking and wanting to run lol, he loves playing with balls and doing activities

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please send through a short intro, a little bit about how you like to interact with babies and what you think your strengths are and favourite parts of the job! your passion is our preference. and please let us know your availability ofcourse.

Hi there! We have a 6 yr old boy and 9 yr old girl… Mum and Dad have busy work schedules and need a little help!

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable babysitter to help us out one afternoon a week (likely Wednesdays if that works) — picking the kids up from school at 3:30 pm and hanging out with them until about 6:30 pm (timing negotiable).

We live about a 5–10 minute drive from the school. The job involves collecting the kids, supervising homework, creating a fun/relaxing afternoon vibe, preparing simple snacks or dinner, and a bit of light tidying of kid-related chaos. The job may involve taking kids to activities, so a reliable car and safe, confident driver is important.

Some weeks, we might ask if you’re free for an extra afternoon, an occasional date night, or a few hours on the weekend.. especially when one parent is travelling for work.

Hello
We are looking for a full time live in nanny/housekeeper to look after our home, cleaning & care for my 11 year old son DJ.
Location: Brighton, 3186
Regards
Gina

Hi, I am looking for a reliable, caring and responsible babysitter/nanny to help look after our two children — a girl who is turning 9 this year and a 7-year-old boy.

We are initially looking for help on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings, primarily with school pick-up and the children’s after-school routine. Additional hours can be arranged for the right person, depending on availability and our needs.

The role will include:

* Picking up the children from school and bringing them home safely.
* Supervising and assisting with homework and schoolwork, particularly reading and writing.
* Encouraging regular reading and helping them stay organised with their school responsibilities.
* Preparing snacks and light meals for the children when required.
* Helping them follow their usual after-school and evening routines.
* Engaging with the children through age-appropriate activities, play and conversation.
* Assisting with light household duties and general tidying, particularly tasks associated with the children, such as tidying after meals and activities, putting away dishes and keeping their areas organised.
* Encouraging good habits, independence and consistent routines.

We are looking for someone who is patient, dependable, organised and genuinely enjoys spending time with children. It would be particularly helpful to have someone who is confident assisting with primary-school homework, reading and writing and who can provide a warm but consistent approach to routines and boundaries.

A current Working with Children Check, First Aid qualification, driver’s licence and reliable car are required. Previous experience caring for school-aged children and parent references are strongly preferred.

We would ideally like to find someone interested in a consistent, ongoing position who can get to know the children and become a trusted part of their weekly routine. For the right person, there is flexibility to arrange additional hours beyond the regular after-school 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.

Hi i m looking for nanny looking after my kids when i am away for work.From 23th Oct to 4Nov .Pick up one kid from school cooking cleaning putting one kids to sleep.send one kid to school at thr morning.

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.

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 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!

Hi, I’m in Hampton, but I’m searching for a LIVE-IN nanny or au pair for our daughter’s family who live on a beautiful working farm in the COUNTRY!!! Start date ASAP!
She is a very busy mum with two lovely energetic kids - 5 & 3 years and one on the way! A busy husband and lots of animals!
We will provide you with self contained accommodation, most meals and access to a car.
Your main role is caring for the two children, school & kinder drop off & pick up. Light household duties eg managing laundry /toys / meals for children.
We are hoping to find soneone who loves being outside and LOVES animals and nature. Please also join the family when they have a summer beach holiday in January.
If this sounds like you, let me know. I’ve included an hourly rate, but will discuss this in more detail with the right person. Is it you???

Hi there!

Two kiddos (10 & 13). Looking for someone to do school pick up at 3:30pm, some light housework (folding washing, empty lunchboxes, prep lunch for next day, dishwasher etc), preparing dinner for the kids, getting them ready for bed.

Own car preferable (will pay the relevant and calculated ATO petrol rates), but flexible to use our car also if have driving record etc.

Look forward to chatting!

Hello!

**FLEXIBLE START DATE**
We are looking to welcome an experienced nanny to help with our three children- two boys (9 and 6 yo) and a little girl (5 yo).

Our current nanny has a summer internship starting earlier than expected so looking for someone for 2027 but if available earlier (23/11) that would be wonderful but not mandatory. We would rather find the right person for the job.

The job would involve morning drops off to school (and kindergarten for 2026). School is a 5 min drive from our house and kindergarten is opposite where we live. In 2027 all three kids will
Be at the same school. This would be set Mondays and Wednesdays and 3-4 additional Tuesday and Thursdays per month.

For the remainder of 2026- Monday afternoon pick up is at 3pm from kindergarten and then to gymnastics.
Wednesday is 3pm pick up from kindergarten and to another activity. The boys have sport at school.

Morning routine involve breakfast preparation, unstacking the dishwasher and hair doing. Bags and lunchboxes are packed the night before.
Perfect hours for a university student, PhD student or flexible day job holder.

Must have experience driving children and be safe and a competent driver with your own car.

Looking for someone who can relate to children of various ages, kind, organised and punctual.

During school holidays lots of additional hours/days that we are looking for care for but not required for the job.

Rate negotiable $35-$45 depending on experience.
Look forward to hearing from you!

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