Full-Time Nanny: Gentle, Educational Care for 1yo

Dream Nannies; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Nannies is seeking a warm, gentle Full-Time Nanny for a professional family in Lyndhurst, Melbourne. The role starts January 2027 for a 1-year-old girl, with 40 hours per week from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and weekends and evenings free.

The nanny will engage in age-appropriate play, meals, light housekeeping, and follow gentle parenting practices. Requirements include glowing references, a Working with Children Check, and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Glowing references required.
• Working with Children Check required.
• First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in educational, age-appropriate play, including reading stories, singing songs, interactive games, and daily outdoor stroller walks.
• Preparing nutritious toddler meals and snacks, encouraging independent eating.
• Light child-related housekeeping: vacuuming/mopping living floors, tidying up play areas, and rotating toys/books.
• Respecting gentle parenting boundaries and following natural toddler cues.
• Comfortable working alongside parents who work from home and mum who will pop out occasionally to nurse.

Job description

Dream Nannies is seeking a warm, gentle Full-Time Nanny for a professional family in Lyndhurst, Melbourne. The role starts January 2027 for a 1-year-old girl, with 40 hours per week from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and weekends and evenings free.

The nanny will engage in age-appropriate play, meals, light housekeeping, and follow gentle parenting practices. Requirements include glowing references, a Working with Children Check, and First Aid certification.