Overview
Nanny / Family Assistant in Geelong, VIC. Versatile PT or FT hours with a competitive salary or hourly rate (negotiable). Start Date: 5 January 2026. Long-term, ongoing contract. A fun and friendly family of five seeks a warm, reliable, and organised nanny/family assistant to support them during their move to Geelong and ongoing routines, including school and kindy transitions, after-school activities, and family organisation.
The 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
- 3-5 days per week
- Monday – Friday
- Core hours around school/kindy pick-up and afternoons
- Hours negotiable depending on the nanny’s availability and preferences
Responsibilities and Typical Day
- School and kindy pick-ups (walking distance, with occasional driving)
- Assisting with after-school routines (homework, activities, dinner, bath, bedtime prep)
- Occasional groceries / pickups / preparing healthy meals for the children (family uses services like HelloFresh, Amazon, and Woolworths online, but focus is on meal preparation and putting away deliveries)
- Light household support (laundry, tidying living areas, dishwasher) – cleaner is provided, no deep cleaning required
- Helping children follow house rules and routines; encouraging tidying up
Ideal Nanny
We’re looking for a nanny who is:
- Responsible, reliable, positive, warm
- Confident communicator who can set boundaries kindly but firmly
- Organised, proactive, and happy to help with family logistics
- Experienced with multiple children (childcare qualifications aren’t essential)
- Active and happy to take children outdoors on sunny days to promote a healthy lifestyle (walks, bike rides, local parks, picnics, etc.)
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a nanny/family assistant
- Current first aid certificate
- Current Working with Children Check
- Strong communication skills and English proficiency
- Ability to swim/supervise and be in or around a pool with children
- Pet-friendly (family plans to get a dog); ability to help teach children how to care for a pet
- Full driver's license – ideally with 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, we value reliable, caring, and engaged support and see our nanny as a key member of the family team. We welcome open communication, kindness, and respect, and hope to grow with our children as they settle into a new school and community.
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📌 Nanny / Family Assistant | Geelong, VIC – Jan 2026
🏢 Little Lovelies
📍 Geelong