Start Date: Sep/Oct (Flexible for the right candidate)
Contract Term: Permanent/Long Term
Pay: $45 - $55 per hour depending on experience
Days: 4 days per week
Days Hours:
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Monday: 12:30pm 8:00pm
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Tuesday: 12:30pm 8:00pm
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Thursday: 12:30pm 6.30pm
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Friday: 9:00am 4:30pm or optional to do afternoons/half day only
Some flexibility with days and hours may be available for the right candidate. Additional hours may also be available on an optional basis, should the nanny wish to take on extra work.
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5 years
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3 years
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Twin baby girls arriving October 2026
This lovely, busy family in Balgowlah, NSW are seeking a warm, caring and genuinely passionate nanny to become a trusted and much-loved part of their family.
The role will initially focus on caring for the family s two young boys, supporting their afternoon and evening routines, while also helping Mum as the family prepares to welcome twin baby girls in October.
Once the twins arrive, flexibility will be key. Mum may be caring for the twins while the nanny takes the lead with the boys, or the nanny may assist with the newborns while Mum spends time with the older children. The successful nanny will be confident moving between different responsibilities and working collaboratively with the parents.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of family life, is proactive and organised, and is looking for a genuine long-term position where they can grow alongside the family.
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Collecting the children from school/daycare using the family car
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Providing warm, attentive and engaging care for the children
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Planning fun, age-appropriate activities including outdoor play, playground visits, reading, LEGO, crafts and imaginative play
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Supporting the children s emotional regulation and positive behaviour
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Preparing healthy family dinners
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Preparing lunchboxes for the following day
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Managing bath and bedtime routines
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Supporting the children with their afternoon and evening routines
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Assisting with the care of the newborn twins as required
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Working alongside Mum and Dad to maintain consistent routines
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Helping create a calm, happy and organised home environment
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Adapting responsibilities depending on the family s needs each day
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Taking the children to activities and outings as required
The nanny will assist with light household duties, including:
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Folding and putting away washing
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Ironing
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Loading and unloading the dishwasher
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Tidying children s bedrooms and play areas
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Keeping the kitchen tidy after meal preparation
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Preparing lunchboxes
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Cooking the evening family meal
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Running occasional short errands
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General tidying related to the children and family
The family has a weekly cleaner, so
deep cleaning is not required.
The family is looking for someone who is:
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Warm, caring and nurturing
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Calm and patient
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Positive when managing big emotions and challenging behaviour
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Energetic and hands-on
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Happy to get involved in play and activities
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Proactive and organised
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Reliable and dependable
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Confident working independently
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Comfortable working alongside parents
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Flexible and adaptable
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Comfortable caring for both preschool-aged children and newborns
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A strong communicator
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Genuinely passionate about working with children
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Looking for a long-term/permanent position
- 5+ years previous experience caring for young children is essential, with experience caring for babies/newborns highly regarded, particularly twins or multiple young children.
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Childcare qualifications are ideally preferred
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Current Working With Children Check
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Current First Aid CPR Certificate
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Excellent references
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Non Smoking
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Full drivers licence and clean driving record A family car will be provided for school/daycare pick-ups, activities and outings.
The family wants their home to be a calm, happy and fun environment filled with love and laughter. Family is incredibly important to them, and they value everyone working together and helping each other.
They genuinely value the experience and perspective a nanny brings to the family and want the relationship to feel like a partnership. They welcome ideas and input from their nanny, particularly around the children, and appreciate open and honest communication. With the boys, they aim to provide a loving and supportive environment with clear and consistent boundaries. They believe children thrive with a balance of warmth, fun, routine and structure and aim to approach the challenges of raising young children calmly and positively.
The family are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to become a familiar, trusted and important person in all four children s lives.
