Part-Time Nanny Nundah, QLD
Start Date: ASAP ( Some flexibility)
Pay: From $40-45 per hour depending on experience
Contract: Minimum 12 months
A thoughtful, values-driven family in Nundah is looking for an emotionally intelligent, calm and engaging nanny to support their son (5yrs old) during after-school hours and Saturday mornings. This role is ideal for a nanny who understands neurodiversity, enjoys active play, and values connection, emotional regulation and gentle guidance.
Days Hours
* Tuesday: 3:00 pm 7:00 pm
* Wednesday: 3:00 pm 7:00 pm
* Thursday: 3:00 pm 7:00 pm
* Saturday: 8:00 am 12:00 pm
(4 days per week)
The Ideal Nanny
The family is seeking someone who:
* Has strong emotional intelligence and experience supporting children with ADHD
* Uses a calm, non-authoritarian approach to caregiving
* Is confident modelling behaviour rather than over directing
* Can balance calm, focused evenings with high energy, imaginative and physical play
* Enjoys building a genuine, trusting relationship with a child
* Is warm, grounded, patient and emotionally attuned
Responsibilities
* Collecting the child from school and driving him home
* Supporting homework when needed
* Providing and preparing simple, healthy snacks
* Engaging the child in a mix of activities, including:
* Outdoor play (parks, swimming, trampolining, running games)
* Imaginative games (floor-is-lava, climbing, creative play)
* Calm activities in the evening (drawing, LEGO, toys)
* Supporting evening routines including bath time when required
* Encouraging emotional awareness by helping the child recognise, name and process feelings
Household Support
* Light household tasks completed with the child such as:
* Folding laundry
* Making beds
* Putting dishes away
* Tidying toys
These tasks are used as opportunities to model initiative and shared responsibility.
Requirements
* Valid Blue Card
* 3+ years working experience working with children and experience with supporting neurodiverse children
* Valid First Aid and CPR
* Full drivers licence and clean driving record - Use of a family car is available, own car is also acceptable
* Able to swim - the family has a pool so swimming with the child in encouraged
Non smoking
Family Values
This family values balance, good physical and mental health, emotional awareness, and both intellectual and physical pursuits. They prioritise calm evenings, reflection, and connection, and minimise screen time, social media and junk food. Meditation and mindfulness are part of the household culture.
About The Child
The child is social, engaging, welcoming and enjoys spending time with adults. He responds best to modelling, trust and gentle guidance rather than frequent questioning or strict instruction. He is familiar with having nannies and looks forward to welcoming someone new into his world.