Meet Sarah: A nanny and babysitter in Burwood, VIC

Hi families! My name is Sarah and I am a 21-year-old 3rd year university student who has just returned home to Melbourne after 6 months of au pairing in London for a beautiful family of 5 (made up of a 4-year-old girl, and two boys aged 8 and 10) and family of 4 (with an 11-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl).

I have been working with children aged 2-17 in a professional setting since 2021 and love it. I’m looking to nanny/babysit for a family looking for a responsible, fun big sister figure to lend an extra pair of hands! Currently, I’m completing a double degree at Monash University (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Art History & Curating) and, through this, also spent last year volunteering at a contemporary art gallery, ACCA. I love baking, playing cello, travelling, trying new foods, playing tennis and look forward to working in art journalism after graduation.

In 2021, I worked as a cello assistant at a children’s orchestral program (WSSO) that I, myself, played in for many years as a kid who grew up in a family of classical musicians. After graduating high school, I moved interstate to Melbourne and in 2023 started nannying as well as teaching cello at Cantabile School of Music to students as young as 5.

Most recently, I spent the first 6 months of last year nannying full time, looking after a 3-year-old girl whose mum who needed some extra help due to an injury. I worked 5 days a week grocery shopping, doing housework (laundry, dishwashing, kitty litter etc), cooking meals, changing nappies, driving to and from daycare, and of course playing. I still keep in close contact with the mum and occasionally babysit for them!

The rest of 2025 was spent au pairing in London and backpacking around Europe between working for each family. Travelling and working with kids are two great passions of mine so au pairing was an incredible experience. As they were live-in positions, I formed a tight bond with the kids- we found it so difficult to say goodbye to each other and I made sure to shower them with presents! I worked 5 days a week with responsibilities similar to my previous job. It was nonstop fun!

As someone who grew up with nannies from ages 9-14, I have so many amazing memories with my unofficial big sisters and love pass this on to any kid in my care. I have an imaginative, bubbly, can-do personality and find that I can easily keep up with children. Working with kids has always been the best part of my job, it doesn't even feel like work! I grew up with dogs and cats and petsit on the side so if you have pets, I consider that a bonus!

I'm fully vaccinated, first aid and CPR certified, have a victorian driver's license and car, hold a working with children card (VIC & QLD), and have undergone a police check.

If you think I might be the right nanny for your family, I would absolutely love to hear from you!

Sarah😊