Neurodiversity-affirming nanny/babysitter

Find A Babysitter; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Find A Babysitter is seeking a warm, reliable part-time nanny for two boys aged 7 and 4 in Fitzroy North. The role prioritizes a hands-on approach to neurodivergent needs, including autism/ADHD support and sensory regulation, with a focus on calm transitions and emotional balance.

Initial hours are weekends with growth to after-school and holiday care from term 1; background in early childhood education, disability support, or professional nannying is welcome if experience aligns with our family

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with neurodivergent children.
• Ability to support sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Comfort with routine planning and transitions.

Responsibilities

• Care for two boys aged 7 and 4.
• Provide weekend care with potential after-school and holiday cover.
• Help create a settled, enjoyable daily routine.
• Support older boy's needs.

Skills

Neurodivergent experience

Autism/ADHD experience

Sensory needs awareness

Emotional regulation

Transition support

Education

Early childhood education

Disability support

Professional nannying

Job description

I’m looking for a warm, reliable and experienced part-time nanny for my two boys, aged 7 and 4, in Fitzroy North.

My older son has autism and ADHD, so I’m particularly keen to find someone with genuine hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent children. It would be wonderful to find someone who understands sensory needs, emotional regulation and transitions, and can provide calm, consistent and positive support.

The role involves caring for both boys, with additional support for my older son, and helping create a settled, enjoyable routine for the children. I’m hoping to find someone who would like to become a trusted, long-term part of our family. It would start with weekend work and hopefully move to after school and school holiday care from term 1 next year.

I’m open to a nanny with a background in early childhood education, disability support or professional nannying, provided they have relevant experience and a warm, neurodiversity-affirming approach.

We have an approximate budget of $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience and the arrangement.