Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in Thornbury VIC

We’re looking for a caring, reliable nanny to support our family three afternoons per week – likely Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
We have two girls aged 4 and 5, though the role will primarily involve caring for our 5-year-old.
Key responsibilities include:
• School pick-ups at 2:50pm
• Afternoon tea
•. Supervising play and general activities
• Transport to therapy appointments approx. one afternoon per week.
Experience working with children with additional needs is highly valued however not necessary.
We’re looking for someone warm, patient and confident, who enjoys building a genuine connection with children and supporting their individual needs.

If this sounds like something you’d be happy to chat further about, we’d love to hear from you

Hello, I'm Alice and I'm looking for a responsible nanny for 2 children. It would be great if you have a few years of experience and references. Please apply if you think you'd be a good match for our family.

We have 2 girls, 5 yo and 3yo. We live in Thornbury close to public transport. Looking for support on Mondays and Tuesdays including school pickup (3:30pm School and 4pm Kinder) and then for a few hours of play, helping to get dinner sorted etc. Happy to provide our car for the pickups, or ebike or tram is an option too.

We are easy going and relaxed, working full time which is making early pick ups on some days difficult. We'd love to extend to some casual babysitting on evenings and weekends as well in time!

We are a family in Preston with a 3yo boy and 9yo girl. My wife and I are looking for help with pickups and dropoffs from childcare and before/after school care, most days of the week. There will be occasional evening care required until bedtime. Drop offs approx 7.30-8.30, pickups 4.30-6.30.

We are looking for a reliable person to get to know and grow with our children.

Hello lovely female nannies!

My name is Mona and I am looking for an Enthusiastic, flexible, Bubbly , Responsible , Well Organised and Reliable, FEMALE Only .
Must be compassionate, patient, and proactive female who is interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive home environment. This role could suit someone currently studying and looking to apply their skills in a meaningful way.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please feel free to contact me directly at [0434693869] to discuss the opportunity further. I’d be happy to answer any questions and provide more information.

Thank you!


Preferably who lives in Preston or near by Preston 3072
with a clean driver license.
thanks!


MUST have an ABN and a clean driver license with a reliable car.



Duties:
* During school holiday the key focus is to keep her well entertained AWAY FROM ANY DEVICE:) so she can be creative and productive! or/and take her to some therapy appointments.

*$30-40 depending on your experience:)

* During school term
Early School pick up-2PM and spend a quality afternoon with her, this include access to community and recreation.

If you feel that you are suitable to my family please feel free to contact me ASP :))

I've provided an outline all of the practical details of the job first.
Beneath that there is an ‘A little bit about us’ followed by the details of who we're looking for!

Job details:
Days and hours: 4 x 3.5 hour shifts per fortnight
Week one: Tuesday 5:30am – 9am
Week two: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 5:30am – 9am.

Location: Ivanhoe (School Drop off is also in Ivanhoe).

Pay rate: $34-$40 an hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Shift type: Before School Care, assistance with morning routine and getting ready for school, followed by school drop off.
Number of children: You’d be caring for our gorgeous and delightful 6 year old boy.

Car: Require your own car to do school drop off.
The school is a 6-10 minute / 2.9km drive from our home.
We’d supply a car seat to use, including training in how to properly and safely fit and remove it.
Reimbursement for use of car is in line with the ATO rate: 88c per kilometer to cover petrol, insurance and usage etc. Given the distances are fixed, that’d be about $25 a fortnight.

Position duration: 12 months or longer.
*During the school holidays the hours may reduce a little bit however I’ll still need about 1-3 days a fortnight, as I’ll still mostly be working. Public holidays which change my RDOs may reduce the hours here and there as well.

Start date: Tuesday the 24/2/26.
We’d have one short meet and greet before that, and then ideally Monday 23/2/26 one practice shift (paid) with me there the whole time, including coming with me to drop off and to introduce you to his foundation teacher so she knows who you are.

Must have:
Current working with children check
Car and drivers license
Police check
Parent references

A little bit about us:

Our little boy is a confident, kind, happy 6 year old who loves animals, trains, understanding his world and learning to be independent.
He is curious, asks lots of questions, hearing the answers, learning new things, telling you about them and loves mastering new tasks.
He understands himself well and is very good at advocating for himself, and he knows that we will listen to him and believe him. He loves music and singing to music.
He loves school and his friends at school.

We need this help as we both need to leave for work early however we are pretty engaged parents, with a lot of family support close by as well, and we’ll ensure that you are well supported and have everything you need to do this caregiving role well!

Our brand of parenting is one driven by best practice, data, reliable resources (raising children network, RCH guidelines, advice from GPs and other paediatric resources), principals that support children’s emotional wellbeing and the fundamental respect for a child’s space to grow, explore who they are, play, be silly, funny and cheeky and learn about their world!

We’re looking for someone who:
-has pro-social skills (Empathy, respect, kindness and gratitude) and because of these generally has positive interactions with others (a wordy way of saying you’re just generally a nice person!)
-understands and values being on the same side of children, and building a positive narrative around them.
-has a strong understanding and respect for the importance of body safe rules, child safe rules and safe adult rules.
-understands the importance of finding and giving them small opportunities frequently to succeed at things and celebrating these and them.
-genuinely sees children as equal, worthy and important individuals with autonomy and agency.
-ideally, has experience working with 6 year olds, and thus an approximate understanding of where a 6 year old is at developmentally and patience for what they can and cannot do.

We are looking for someone to join our family full time (Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 5.30pm). We welcomed our twins in late October and have an almost 4 year old who goes to childcare full time. We are a very busy household with both parents working full time. The role will be full time, and we will pay a full time salary + super and leave entitlements. Start date March/April depending on availability.

We would be looking for someone who will be part of our family and:
- Has experience looking after twins or multiple children (6 month +)
- Understands key development milestones and supports children with appropriate activities to achieve them
- Is a well rounded caregiver and loves what they do
- Is reliable (mum travels for work and we will need someone whom the family can depend on as we don't have any family nearby)

Duties:
- Sole focus on the twins
- Feeding, playing, development activities, putting to bed, bathing etc
- Folding babies laundry and doing their washing if its required
- Keeping the house tidy - putting away baby toys, clothing etc at the end of the day when they are finished for the day, emptying dishwasher if used. Cleaner comes fortnightly.

We are looking for a casual babysitter to care for our 2.5 year old daughter once or twice a fortnight, likely on a Friday or Saturday evening or on Saturday/Sunday afternoons.

Our daughter is happy, independent and full of energy. She loves trips to the playground, tea parties with her teddies, drawing, stories and imaginative play.

We’re based in Fitzroy North, close to the high street and Edinburgh gardens, so there’s plenty within easy walking distance.

The role would include engaging her in play, preparing or heating up a simple dinner, managing bath time if needed, and handling bedtime (stories, settling and put-down).

We’re looking for someone experienced with toddlers, calm and attentive, and ideally available on an ongoing basis. If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

This role involves engaging with children to bring out their best.

***** Please read this advertisement in full before applying. *****

Only applications that include all requested information (outlined at the end of this ad) will be considered.

This is a casual role. The number of shifts offered each week will vary. Some weeks there may be no shifts available. We aim to provide 1 to 1.5 weeks’ notice for shifts.

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** OVERVIEW **
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• Casual weekday role during school terms (1–3 days per week)
• Minimum 4 hours paid per shift
• Working in kindergartens and childcare centres across Melbourne
• Assisting a professional photographer during photo days
• Engaging and guiding children to help capture natural, authentic photographs
• Ideal for someone energetic, organised and naturally confident with children

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** QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR **
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• Naturally warm, confident and engaging with children of all ages
• Able to build quick rapport and guide children calmly and positively
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Efficient in a fast-paced environment and comfortable multitasking
• Reliable, punctual and proactive
• Great sense of humour and positive attitude

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** ROLE REQUIREMENTS **
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• Available to work weekdays during school term time
• Available approximately 8.00–8.30am to 12.30–2.30pm
• Able to commit to a minimum 4-hour shift
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence (travel across Melbourne required)
• Current Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain one)

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** WHAT WE OFFER **
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• Casual weekday shifts (typically 1–3 days per week when available)
• Minimum 4 hours paid per shift
• Competitive pay rates from $36 per hour (depending on experience)
• Training with an experienced children’s photo coordinator
• Initial onsite support within a friendly, supportive team
• A genuinely fun and rewarding work environment

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** HOW TO APPLY **
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Please read this carefully. Only applications that include all requested details will be considered.

To apply, please respond to this ad and include:

(1) A short introduction about yourself
(2) Why you would be a great fit for this role
(3)The suburb you live in
(4) Your current mid-week availability (days and times)
(5) Your phone number and email address
(6) Confirmation that you have your own vehicle
(7) Your current Working With Children Check number (or confirmation that you are willing to obtain one if successful)


We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a caring and reliable person to help us with afterschool care of our 5 year old daughter, who attends school within walking distance from our house. We also have a 2 year old daughter who attends childcare a short car drive away, and occasionally we may require you to collect her as well.

The role would involve collecting our daughter from school, playing with her and preparing dinner for the kids. We would also appreciate someone who is happy to take the initiative with some light housework (e.g. empty dishwasher, hang and fold washing, pick up toys, clean out lunch boxes etc)

Our 5 year old is an energetic, inquisitive girl who loves craft, books, singing and dancing. We live opposite a beautiful park and she enjoys running and playing at the playground there. Our 2 year old is a very happy little girl who loves her food and her big sister!

We have a very friendly miniature schnoodle, so being comfortable around dogs is a must.

Looking to start with 2-3 days per week, this may increase as year goes on (we are flexible with days). Hours would be 3pm start and finishing around 6pm. Likely to be extra hours during school holidays and when mum and dad need a babysitter for the rare date night.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Self sufficient kids who need someone to care for them and run them around to sports after school three nights a week: Mon/Tues/Wed. Start asap preferred!

We are looking for a regular babysitter to help look after our children aged 3, 6 and 8. We have two loving German Shepherds so dog lovers would be great. We are an easy going family that really needs some help.

Look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a caring and reliable nanny to join our family to replace our last nanny of over 2 years as she is now moving interstate. Must have drivers license and prior experience.

Who you will be caring for:
- a 5and 1/2 yo girl who is bright and caring
- s 3yo boy who is adorable and funny!
- Both children are well mannered, toilet trained and excellent sleepers

What’s involved?
- Picking up each child from their local kinder/ school
- Playing with the kids & helping with shower/bath
- Heating up food/ cleaning up the dishes, lunch box preparation
- Light housework ie empty dishwasher, hang and fold washing, pack up toys. Note: we have a regular house cleaner.

Hours:
- General weekday hours 3-4 days per week are Start: 3pm and Finish: between 6-7pm. A long day 8-6pm on a thursday one a month.
- Extra hours during school holidays and when mum and dad need a baby sitter for events/ weekends!

Any questions just reach out :)
Minimum requirements:
* Drivers license
* WWCC and Police Check
* First Aid Certificate (preferred)

I am looking for a caring and reliable babysitter for my 8 year old daughter, who has travelled the world, and is very sophisticated for her age. She is also at times very strong headed. So, a babysitter in early 20’s range, in my opinion, always works best for her, as she relates better to this age group.

I am currently a single mum while living in Melbourne, and my daughter and I have recently relocated from New York. I grew up here, and am currently enrolled in university in the city. I am hoping to find someone kind, dependable, and consistent who can become an important part of our support system.

The position will begin on Thursday, February 19. It will involve getting my daughter ready for school, dropping her off at Fitzroy North Primary in the morning, and picking her up after school. This schedule must remain consistent for 12 weeks, finishing on Thursday, May 7. These days and times are essential, due to my classes, and that I anm unable to do school drop off or pickup myself on Thursdays. I would like to arrange a paid trial first to make sure it is a good fit for everyone.

Beyond this, I am also looking for someone who may be available at other times on various days during the week. This part of the role would be more flexible rather than on a fixed schedule. We can work out what suits both of us if it feels like the right fit.

Must have experience, and references that can be provided, and preferably close by to Fitzroy where we currently live.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Libby

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.

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/

Need mother's helper / second pair of hands to help with 5 month old baby in the evening while hubby is on work trip. Need you to play with baby (so I can quickly shower + eat dinner), hold baby when upset, help me bath baby. Need help for 2.5 hours each evening Weds 4th, Thurs 5th, Fri 6th March. Typically awake 5-7.30pm once baby wakes up from last nap.
Will consider ongoing casual babysitting if we like you.
Looking for someone with experience with babies, can stay calm and follow my instructions, mine is a cranky one in the evenings!
Pay negotiable. Can do cash in hand.

We are looking for a dedicated, kind and loyal nanny to care for our 3 children. The candidate would need their own car and would need to pick up children from school and take them for sports practice. Standard mileage would be paid. We would ideally like a candidate who could help prepare children's meals and supervise homework. We are looking for someone available to do 25 to 30 hours per week during term time and 50 to 55 hours a week during school holidays, which on an annualised basis is close to full time. These hours are somewhat flexible We would like a candidate who is kind, trustworthy and ideally someone who is interested in sporting and other practical activities. WWC check and references essential. Experience in childcare essential. Hourly rate $35 to $40 depending on experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

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

Hello :)

We are a family with two children: a boy aged 8 and a girl aged 5, living in Fitzroy with the children in school in North Fitzroy.

We are looking for an experienced babysitter or nanny with a car who could look after the children and basic household tasks from ~3-6.30pm up to 5 days per week. This would involve:
- School pickup at at 3.15pm in North Fitzroy,
- Taking the children to after school activities nearby on some days (judo & piano)
- Cooking simple meals
- Keeping the house tidy (cleaning not required)

Our children are easy going, love to read and draw, and to play and listen to music. They both eat everything and have no allergies, dietary requirements, or health issues. The only strict requirement is zero screen time.

Rates are negotiable - please send us a message with a brief description of your experience and ideally confirming that the above plan sounds feasible for you.

Many thanks,

Zeb and Alex

Hi, our daughter is 2.5 years old and we now require an energetic and extroverted nanny starting in February for Monday/Thurs/Fri hours during the week and 10-4pm on Sat and Sunday. Its very important to be talkative and playful as she feels more comfortable with such personalities. We prefer a good history of nannying alongside having first aid certificate, police check, working with children check and references. We are based in Kew and will, of course, take the time to explain and be around you to help build an easy going routine and comfort between our daughter and you.
Rate - $30 per hour. Appreciate your time, thank you.

A nanny that can be a trusted carer for our 2 year old. Someone that can do breakfast, changing and take to the park and read/play with. Light house work (dishes, laundry) also will be appreciated (only ALL pertaining to our little one and if only time permits) your main duty is to look after and keep our little boy HAPPY and SAFE while I step out or answer some work emails/calls. Hours are fixed. Some weekends might also be required for longer hours. Ideally someone that is looking for a permanent nanny job and will grow with our family

Looking for a caring and proactive person to help our little family with before and after school care for our two boys, currently attending local kindy and primary school. Possibility for additional hours term 2 onwards and also for casual weekend babysitting if available. Light meal prep for the boys would be required for the after-school days.

We are looking for a reliable, warm and confident nanny to support with our second child arriving in April. Approximately 4-5 hours a day for 4 days a week (possibility to increase over time). Experience with newborns is a must to be able to support feeding, sleeping etc. There will also be some housekeeping tasks required including laundry, tidying, basic meal prep, simple cleaning. We also have a toddler who will be in child care and a medium sized hypoallergenic dog. We’re looking for someone interested in a longer-term role. Vaccinations need to be up to date (including flu/COVID/TDAP)

Hi there! I am looking for a long-term nanny to care for my daughter who is 15 months old. I am looking for someone who is experienced and is more of a 'career' nanny (ie not doing this short-term or casual).

- Available 2-3 days a week from 7:30am - 5pm
- At least 2 years experience as a nanny to +1 year old toddlers (at least 2 references available)
- Ideal qualities: compassionate, gentle, nurturing, patient, reliable, loves being around babies
- Have WWCC, Police Check, CPR and Level 2 First Aid. Non-Smoker.
- Have a car & driver's licence (optional)
- Be willing to commit to a long-term role (6-12 months at least)
- Light house work, light meal prep and tidying

Please reach out if you would be interested in looking after our daughter Isla and getting to know our family :)