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!”