Overview
Nanny / Family Assistant | Geelong, VIC - Jan
Nanny / Family Assistant | Geelong, VIC
Newtown, Geelong | Flexible PT or FT | Competitive salary or hourly rate (negotiable)
Start Date
5 January
Contract
Long-term, ongoing
Overview of the Role
A fun and friendly family of five are seeking a
warm, reliable, and organised nanny / family assistant
to support them when they move to Geelong in January. With three young children (ages 9, 7, and 5), they are looking for someone who can help them navigate this exciting transition, especially with school and kindy routines, after-school activities, and family organisation.
They family are open to full-time or part-time hours and are happy to
structure the schedule around the right nanny's preferences
.
This could suit someone looking for consistent after-school hours, or a professional nanny seeking a full-time family role.
Days and Hours
Monday – Friday
Core hours around school / kindy pick-up and afternoons
Additional hours negotiable depending on nanny's availability and preferences
Responsibilities and Typical Day
School and kindy pick-ups (walking distance, but driving sometimes required)
Helping with after-school routines (homework, play, activities, dinner, bath, bedtime prep)
Occasional grocery shopping / pickups / preparing healthy meals for the children – the family uses services like Hello Fresh, Amazon and Woolworths online delivery to get most of the household shopping delivered; it's more about preparation here in terms of putting away deliveries and prepping ingredients for meals
Light household support, including laundry, tidying living areas, dishwasher etc. – the family has a cleaner so no deep cleaning is required
Supporting children to follow house rules, routines, and helping them participate in tidying up
Ideal Nanny
Responsible, reliable, positive, and warm
A confident communicator who can set boundaries kindly but firmly
Organised, proactive, and happy to help with family logistics
Experienced with multiple children (though childcare qualifications aren't essential)
Active and happy to take the children out of the house on sunny days and encourage a healthier outdoor lifestyle in nature (e.g., walks, bike rides, local park, outdoor play)
Requirements
5+ years of experience as a nanny / family assistant
Current first aid certificate
Current Working with Children's Check
Strong communication skills and English language ability
Non-smoking
Ability to swim / supervise and get in the pool with children
Pet friendly – the family are planning to get a dog, so someone who is ok with a pet and can help teach the children how to look after it
Full driver's license – ideally has their own car; family car provided (Kia Carnival automatic) for school / kindy runs and outings
From the Family
We are a fun, loving, and busy household looking for our own
"Mary Poppins"
to join the family. With extended family interstate, having a reliable, caring, and engaged nanny will make all the difference. We value good communication, kindness, and respect, and will welcome our nanny as a key part of the family team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a nanny who wants to feel like part of the family, make a real difference, and grow with them as their children settle into a new school and community.
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