Mother's Helper/Part-Time Babysitter

Find A Babysitter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Find A Babysitter in Melbourne is seeking a dependable mother's helper to care for two children aged 9 and 6 and provide light household support. The role covers roughly 10–12 hours per week across 3–4 days, including weekday school pickup and occasional evening babysitting.

Responsibilities include age-appropriate care, school drop-off/pick-up, simple meal prep, light tidying, laundry, and errands. Ideal candidate is reliable, has childcare experience, a valid driver’s license, references, and

Qualifications

• Must have prior childcare experience with school-age children.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• References from previous childcare roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for two children (ages 9 and 6).
• Assist with school pickup on weekdays and supervise safe transport home and to activities.
• Prepare simple snacks and dinner as needed.
• Assist with light household tasks (tidy, cleanup after meals/activities, laundry).
• Run occasional errands as required.

Skills

Childcare experience

First-aid trained

Driver's license

Reliable

Job description

We're looking for a dependable mother's helper to support our family and care for children ages 9 and 6 with light household support.

• Approximately 10–12 hours per week across 3–4 days.
• Weekday hours include school pickup into early evening.
• Occasional evening babysitting, approximately 1–2 times per month.
• Specific days and times to be agreed upon.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for the children, including play, activities, and support with daily routines.
• Pick up from school on scheduled weekdays and ensure safe transportation home and to/from activities.
• Help prepare snacks and dinner.
• Assist with light household chores, including tidying, cleaning up after meals and activities, and laundry.
• Run occasional errands as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, patient, reliable, and comfortable caring for school-aged children.
• Previous childcare or babysitting experience and references.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Comfortable helping with simple food preparation and light household tasks.
• Clear communicator who follows family routines and prioritizes safety.
• Takes initiatives on tasks to be completed.
• First-aid qualified