Looking for a Marvellous Mother’s Helper / Household Manager – Ballandean QLD
Start Date: Immediate
Pay Rate: $35–$40 per hour plus super and leave entitlements
Contract Type: Full-time contract
Commitment: 12 months minimum
Days and Hours (Approximately 76 hours per fortnight)
Week 1
Monday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm (5 hours)
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:00am – 11:15am and 1:00pm – 7:00pm (20.5 hours total)
Thursday to Sunday: 7:00am – 7:00pm (12 hours per day)
Week 2
Monday: 7:00am – 9:30am (2.5 hours)
Tuesday to Sunday: Off
*Hours may vary slightly based on school and activity schedules, within the agreed framework.
About the Family
This role supports a family with three children across a shared custody arrangement. The children are raised across two homes, including a sheep and cattle station and a nearby vineyard. The family enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle including bushwalking, hiking, yabbying in creeks, gardening, soccer, local parks and swimming spots.
The role focuses on supporting children’s daily routines, transport, and household organisation during the parent’s care periods. The children are kind, adventurous and thrive with a balance of structure, creativity and calm guidance.
Accommodation is available if required. A private demountable is provided on the property with bedroom, shower, kitchenette and meals included while on shift.
About the Children
· Boy, 10 years A bright, empathetic and energetic child who loves soccer, motorbikes and fast sports cars. He has ADHD and Autism Level 2 with some sensory sensitivities including noise, clothing textures and temperature. He responds best to calm, structured and emotionally attuned care and benefits from regulation strategies such as quiet time, compression hugs and active movement. He thrives with clear, consistent boundaries delivered with warmth and patience.
· Boy, 7 years A gentle, affectionate and cheeky child who enjoys learning, reading and helping in the kitchen. He loves fun facts, fast case, learning and sports and enjoys being involved in daily routines. He is curious, chatty and benefits from gentle guidance. Some awareness around mosquito care is helpful.
· Girl, 4 years A joyful, imaginative child with a big personality. She loves being outdoors and active, but also loves to make fairy gardens, potions, dolls, Barbies, tea parties and creative play. She enjoys arts and crafts, outdoor activities and benefits from nurturing support while developing her independence.
What We Are Looking For
The family is seeking a warm, reliable and proactive nanny who can support both the children and Mum while balancing fun, structure and emotional safety.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with ADHD and or Autism, understand emotional regulation and sensory needs, enjoy rural living and outdoor play, bring patience and creativity to each day, confidently care for multiple children across different developmental stages, and communicate clearly and respectfully with parents and relevant caregivers, following agreed boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
· School and kindy drop-offs and pick-ups
· Transport to extracurricular activities
· Preparing healthy, meals for the children
· Lunchbox and school snack preparation
· Supporting afternoon routines including snacks, homework, play, baths as needed
· Encouraging age-appropriate independence such as unpacking bags and washing lunchboxes
Household support during child-free hours (Monday–Wednesday):
· Light household support including tidying children’s spaces and common areas, laundry, linen changes, grocery organization, click and collect pick-ups and running errands with Mum.
· Play and engagement
Age-appropriate play and activities including outdoor play, creative activities and limited screen time
Thursday and Friday
· Primarily sole care of the youngest child after school drop-off, focusing on routines, play-based learning, creativity and outdoor fun. Followed by school pick-up and afternoon routines alongside Mum.
Weekends
Weekends focused on the boys soccer matches, relaxed fun, outings and enjoying time on the property with the children.
Transport
· An open driver’s licence is required.
· A family vehicle is provided for work-related driving.
· You will need your own vehicle to get to the property.
Requirements
· Blue Card and Police Check
· First Aid and CPR certificate
· Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role
· Experience supporting children with ADHD and or Autism
· Two professional reference checks
· Own vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ballandean QLD 4382: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Nanning or Childcare: 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* Blue Card (Preferred)
* police check (Preferred)
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person