Nanny & Family Assistant | Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane | $35–$45/hr (depending on experience & qualifications)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, long-term
A busy professional family of six is looking for a fun, reliable, and organized nanny to care for their four children (ages 4, 6, 8, and 10). The children are energetic, love their activities, and thrive with routine—so they are seeking someone who can keep the household running smoothly and bring a sense of calm and structure to the chaos of daily life.
Days and Hours
Thursdays and Fridays
6:00am‐10:00am & 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Flexibility appreciated for the evening finish time.
Option to share this role between 2 nannies: 1 for the mornings and 1 for the evenings.
Ideal Nanny
* Fun, patient, and not easily flustered by busy children
* Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
* Capable of keeping kids on track with routines (especially dinner/bath/bed)
* Confident driver with proven childcare experience (formal qualifications a bonus, but experience is highly valued)
Typical Day and Responsibilities
* Morning routine: breakfast, school bags, and drop-offs
* Driving to/from school and after-school activities (tennis, gymnastics, dance, stage school)
* Cooking healthy, family-friendly dinners and preparing school lunches
* Helping with homework and supervising bath/bed routines
* Light household tasks:
o Dishwasher (stack/unstack)
o Laundry (washing, folding, putting away)
o General tidying (or guiding kids to do it themselves!)
o Grocery shopping
o Robovac/mop & general home upkeep
o Changing/washing kids' bedding periodically
* Walking the dogs when possible
Pets
* 2 indoor cats (1 playful kitten + 1 young cat)
* 2 medium-sized outdoor dogs (very friendly—love a walk when time allows)
Expectations
* 5+ years of experience as a nanny/household manager or working in childcare
* Have a current first aid certificate (or happy to obtain one)
* Have a current Blue Card
* Display strong communication skills and speak English
* Non smoking
* Full drivers license – Must be an experienced driver, comfortable with large vehicles and young (sometimes noisy!) passengers; Family car provided: Kia Carnival (automatic)
* Own car preferred for commuting but not essential
From the Family
We see our nannies as part of our family. Respect, honesty, clear communication, and reliability are key. Our children are expected to listen to their nannies just as they would to us, and we deeply value the support and initiative our nanny brings—especially during school hours when small household jobs make a big difference. We are hands‐on parents but work long hours, so your role in creating a calm, well‐run household is both important and greatly appreciated.
If you're a caring, capable, and proactive nanny looking for a long‐term role where you'll be valued as part of the family, we'd love to hear from you!
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