Posted 2 days ago
Description
Join a loving and active family in Manly, providing care and support for three wonderful children!
Location: Manly, NSW
Start Date: Early May 2025
Ongoing/Permanent Role
Pay: $35-40 per hour
Hours and Days
4 days per week (1 Full Day and 3 Afternoon/Evenings)
- Monday & Wednesday & Thursday: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Flexibility in the hours on this day for the right candidate)
About the Role
A busy and loving family in Manly is looking for a warm, patient, and engaging nanny to provide care for their two children (aged 7 and 3). The role focuses (though not limited to) on after-school care, meal preparation, homework help, and light housework to keep the household running smoothly. There is 1 full day with the younger child on a Tuesday.
About You
The family is looking for someone who is:
- Engaging & Fun—able to connect with and entertain the children
- Warm & Patient—gentle but firm in approach
- Organised & Reliable—able to follow routines and manage time well
- Flexible & Proactive—able to adapt to the family’s needs
Your Responsibilities & Typical Day
General Duties:
- 3+ years of experience as a nanny or working in child care
- Caring for two children (ages 7 & 3)
- Helping with homework and school-related tasks
- Taking the children to activities (3x per week)
- Cooking meals (noodles, lasagna, curry etc)
- Light housework, including kids’ laundry & linen
A Typical Day Might Include:
- Afternoon school pick-up & transport to activities (as needed)
- Homework supervision & educational play
- Engaging activities & playtime
- Dinner preparation & mealtime assistance
- Evening wind-down, including bath & bedtime prep
- Light tidying up and managing kids’ laundry
Expectations
- 3+ years of experience as a nanny or working in child care
- Childcare qualifications preferred
- Have a current first aid certificate (or happy to obtain one)
- Have a current Working With Children’s Check
- Display strong communication skills and speaks English
- Experience working with young children
- Confident cook – able to prepare simple meals
- Organised and proactive mindset
- Non smoking
- Comfortable riding a bike for transport needs
A Note from the Family
“We believe in gentle but firm parenting, with a flexible yet structured approach to routines. We are looking for someone who will genuinely engage with our children, support their development, and help keep our household running smoothly!”
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