A career nanny provides professional, consistent and personalised childcare, becoming a trusted and valued part of a family's household over the long term. These positions are suited to experienced nannies who are looking to build a lasting relationship with a family and take pride in supporting children through their early years and development.

Career nannies take a proactive approach to children's care, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment while supporting each child's individual needs, routines, development and wellbeing.

A career nanny may be responsible for:

• Providing attentive care for babies, toddlers and school-aged children
• Supporting children's routines, including meals, naps, bath time, school preparation and bedtime
• Planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities, outings, playdates and learning experiences
• Supporting children's development, independence, confidence and social skills
• School, kindy and daycare drop-offs and pick-ups
• Transporting children to appointments, activities, sports and extracurricular commitments
• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children
• Supporting infant care, including feeding, settling, nappy changes and sleep routines
• Assisting with toilet training and age-appropriate personal hygiene
• Children's laundry, dishes and organisation of their belongings
• Keeping children's bedrooms, play areas and spaces clean, organised and safe
• Building a genuine, loving and trusting relationship with the children, becoming a consistent and reassuring presence in their lives

The Role of a Career Nanny

A career nanny's primary responsibility is the care, safety, development and wellbeing of the children.

While a nanny may assist with light household tasks directly related to the children, a career nanny is not a cleaner or general housekeeper. Children's needs and wellbeing always take priority, with household responsibilities remaining child-focused and reasonable within the scope of the role.

Approximate Cost Guide

Professional career nanny placements generally attract weekday rates of:

• 2–3 years' experience: $35–$36 per hour + superannuation and applicable leave entitlements
• 4+ years' experience: $38–$45 per hour + superannuation and applicable leave entitlements

Rates may vary depending on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, hours and the requirements of the individual position.

A Household Manager is a professional role focused on keeping a family's home organised, well-stocked and running smoothly. The position can be a stand-alone household management role or a hybrid position combining household management with professional nannying.

These roles are well suited to highly organised, proactive individuals who enjoy taking ownership of household tasks, managing competing priorities and creating structure within a busy family home.

A Household Manager may be responsible for:

• Managing family laundry, including washing, folding and putting clothes away
• Planning and preparing family meals
• Grocery shopping, pantry restocking and household errands
• Maintaining household organisation and inventory of everyday essentials
• Light housekeeping and general tidying of shared spaces
• Fridge and pantry organisation and clean-outs
• Children's wardrobe organisation and seasonal clothing changeovers
• Organising children's bedrooms, playrooms and toy storage
• Coordinating children's appointments, activities and extracurricular commitments
• Managing dry cleaning and general wardrobe requirements
• Assisting with family events, birthdays and special occasions
• Supporting travel planning, itineraries and packing
• Coordinating with household staff and external service providers, including cleaners, gardeners, tradespeople and pet-care providers
• Arranging practical household appointments, including maintenance and veterinary visits
• Communicating with service providers and ensuring household tasks are followed through
• Taking initiative with general household organisation and day-to-day tasks

Household Manager placements require a high level of initiative, organisation, discretion, reliability and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, anticipate the family's needs and confidently manage the practical aspects of a busy household.

Approximate Cost Guide

Professional Household Manager placements generally attract weekday rates of:

•  $45–$55 per hour + superannuation (12%) + applicable leave entitlements.

Rates may vary depending on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, hours and the requirements of the individual placement.

A Rural Nanny/Governess is a wonderful childcare option for families living on rural properties, farms or in regional areas who are looking for dedicated, professional support in their home

Rural Nanny/Governesses provide full-time childcare alongside educational support, helping children thrive in a rural lifestyle while giving parents greater flexibility and support with their day-to-day commitments.

The role can include caring for children, preparing meals, organising activities, supporting schoolwork and homeschooling, encouraging learning and development, and helping with children's routines and general organisation.

For families living rurally, a live-in arrangement can also be offered, with the nanny receiving a full-time nanny wage plus meals and accommodation.

This is not an au pair arrangement. Our Rural Nannies/Governesses are professional childcare providers who are employed and paid as nannies, while becoming a trusted and valued part of the family.

Approximate Cost Guide:

Rural Live-in Nanny placements generally attract weekday rates of:

•  $35-45+ superannuation (12%) + leave entitlements based on experience.
• Food and accommodation provided 

A Mother's Helper works alongside a parent in a supportive, tag-team style role, providing hands-on childcare and practical assistance while the parent remains at home and involved.

These roles are ideal for nannies who enjoy working closely with parents and providing flexible, nurturing support throughout the day. You may care for the baby while a parent showers or rests, entertain older children while the parent attends to the baby, assist with nappies and bottles, prepare simple meals and snacks, and help keep the day running smoothly.

A Mother's Helper may assist with:

• Caring for babies, toddlers and young children while a parent is present
• Supporting parents with newborn and infant care
• Entertaining and engaging older siblings through play and activities
• Assisting with feeding, bottles, nappies and settling
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for children and the family
• Children's laundry, dishes and light child-related household tasks
• Tidying play areas and children's spaces
• Helping with everyday routines and transitions
• Providing an extra pair of hands during busy periods
• Building a warm and trusting relationship with the children while working collaboratively with the parent

Mother's Helper placements can be a great fit for nannies who enjoy working as part of a team, offering practical support and becoming a trusted extra set of hands for a growing family.

Approximate Cost Guide

 Mother's Helper placements generally attract weekday rates of: 

• Nanny in Training (0–1.5 years' experience): $30–$35 per hour + superannuation (12%) + applicable leave entitlements
• 2–3 years' experience: $35–$36 per hour + superannuation (12%) + applicable leave entitlements
• Highly Experienced (4+ years): $38–$45 per hour + superannuation (12%) + applicable leave entitlements

Rates may vary depending on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, hours and the requirements of the individual placement.

Night Nanny placements are ideal for experienced nannies who specialise in overnight newborn and infant care and enjoy supporting families during the early stages of parenthood.

As a Night Nanny, you will provide calm, nurturing and professional care throughout the night, allowing parents to rest while ensuring their baby is safe, settled and well cared for.

Night Nanny duties may include:

• Overnight newborn and infant care
• Settling and resettling babies throughout the night
• Overnight feeds, including breastfeeding support, expressed breast milk and bottle feeds
• Nappy changes and attending to baby's needs throughout the night
• Bottle preparation and sterilisation
• Supporting established sleep and nighttime routines
• Assisting with bathing and preparing baby for bed
• Baby laundry and light baby-related household duties when the baby is sleeping
• Providing parents with updates and guidance around overnight routines and baby's sleep

Night Nanny placements may be occasional, several nights per week or ongoing, depending on the family's needs.

Approximate Cost Guide

Fixed-Term Contracts: $65–$80 per hour + superannuation (12%)

• Available to highly experienced nannies with demonstrated newborn and overnight care experience.
• Rates may vary depending on experience, qualifications, responsibilities and the requirements of the placement.

A nanny share is a unique childcare arrangement where one nanny cares for children from two families at the same time. It offers nannies the opportunity to work with multiple children while providing personalised, in-home care within a shared family arrangement.

Shared nannies are generally suited to families who live close to one another, with care taking place at one family's home or alternating between both homes.

As a Nanny Share professional, you may:

• Care for children from two families simultaneously
• Provide individualised attention while managing the needs of multiple children
• Plan age-appropriate activities, outings and play experiences for the children
• Support children's daily routines, including meals, naps, school and activities
• Prepare meals and snacks for the children
• Assist with children's laundry, dishes and light child-related household tasks
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children from both families
• Communicate openly with both families and maintain consistent routines and expectations
• Encourage social development, sharing, cooperation and independence through shared experiences

Nanny share placements can be a rewarding option for nannies who enjoy working with multiple children, creating engaging group experiences and building strong relationships with two families.

Approximate Cost Guide

Nanny share rates are generally shared between the two families, with each family contributing towards the nanny's hourly rate - $30–$35 per hour, per family

• Typical share nanny rate: $60/ph + superannuation and applicable leave entitlements 
• Rates may vary depending on the nanny's experience, qualifications, responsibilities, number and ages of children, and the requirements of the placement.