Hi there!!
My name is Lilly, I’m a first year nursing student studying full time at ACU, whilst having a part time job. Previously I have babysat around my neighbourhood and now I’m starting up again with more qualification. Currently I’m saving for a car and looking for all the side hustles to do to earn extra money on top of my job. I’ve always loved babysitting, and is always keen as a bean to care for kids. I’ve cared for kids aged 2-16 so I’m very comfortable and always more than happy to fufill any tasks required (changing nappies, showering, etc).
Babysitter $25 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Teenagers (13+ years)
Up to 4 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Full meals
Bottle feeding
Changing nappies
Bathing kids
Help with homework
Care for special needs kids
Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry/washing
Other services I can provide
Yard work
Cleaning
Elderly care
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.
I can travel within Ferny Grove for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
--✓--✓✓
Day
--✓--✓✓
Arvo
✓✓✓--✓✓
Eve.
✓✓✓✓-✓✓
Nite
✓✓✓✓-✓✓
I'm available for:
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
General credentials:
19 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I’m currently studying full time as a nursing student at ACU whilst also balancing my part time job elsewhere. I’ve built a good relationship and reputation with previous parents. I have a blue card and my cpr and first certification. I also have an ndis workers clearance and experience with caring and helping children with special needs, my sister is diagnosed with Autism and ADHD I help her get through day to day tasks.
My skills and interests:
Reading/storytelling
Arts/crafts
Cooking
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
Hi, My name is Faith! I am 17 years old and currently studying at high school. I tend to have a lot of spare time and i’d like to help out families, whether that’s with last minute babysitting or petsitting. I adore any animals and I’ve babysat for quite some time, as well as being a qualified swim teacher.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kenmore for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
-----✓✓
Day
-----✓✓
Arvo
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Eve.
-----✓✓
Nite
-----✓✓
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
CPR training
I carry a first aid kit
Water safety training
4 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
17 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English and German
Email verified
I am qualified in First Aid training.
I am qualified in Water Safety and training.
I carry a qualified blue card.
I am currently in grade 11 at Kenmore SHS.
Hi, I'm Riley and I love engaging with young children and seeing them grow and learn. I started looking after children on my own about 3 years ago with ages 4 months to 12 years. And love every second of it.
Babysitter $29 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Bottle feeding
Transporting kids
Toilet training
Changing nappies
Bathing kids
Help with homework
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry/washing
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Brisbane for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
-----✓✓
Day
-----✓✓
Arvo
-----✓✓
Eve.
--✓--✓✓
Nite
----✓✓-
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
3 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
General credentials:
18 years old
Drivers license
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am a current high school student in grade 12. I am fully first aid and CPR trained with a current certificate.
My skills and interests:
Music
Singing
Reading/storytelling
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
A Qualified Children’s Nurse ready to help you out!
I am a qualified children’s nurse who is currently working at the Queensland children’s hospital. I have over 5 years experience of working with children from the ages of 0-15 years of age.
prior to becoming a nurse I had volunteered at local schools and nurseries which enabled me to gain valuable skills which I have taken with me through my career.
I have always had a passion for working with children and their families and really enjoy being as creative as possible with the children I babysit.
My hobbies include going to the gym and I really enjoy singing which will come in handy when singing nursery rhymes during bedtime routines if necessary.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Brisbane City for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Day
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Arvo
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Eve.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Nite
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
Registered carer
CPR training
First aid training
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
10 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
28 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am a qualified children’s nurse who is currently working at the Queensland children’s hospital. I have over 5 years experience of working with children from the ages of 0-15 years of age.
Prior to becoming a nurse I had volunteered at local schools and nurseries which enabled me to gain valuable skills which I have taken with me through my career.
I have always had a passion for working with children and their families and really enjoy being as creative as possible with the children I babysit.
My hobbies include going to the gym and I really enjoy singing which will come in handy when singing nursery rhymes during bedtime routines if necessary.
My skills and interests:
Music
Singing
Reading/storytelling
Drawing/painting
Sports
Fitness
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Brisbane for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
-✓✓✓---
Day
-✓✓✓---
Arvo
-✓✓✓---
Eve.
-✓✓✓---
Nite
-------
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
Overnight jobs
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
6 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
General credentials:
27 years old
Drivers license
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
Have worked as an AU pair on a station for 2 years looking after 6 kids
My skills and interests:
Dance
Reading/storytelling
Drawing/painting
Nature
Gardening
Cooking
Design
Computers
Contact Brittany For Free
Select the Services You Need
Babysitting Pay Rates Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia (Dec 2024)
Ferny Grove babysitters are paid an average of $24.83 per hour as of December 2024, which is 16.6% lower than the Queensland average of $29.78, and 15% lower than the Australian average of $29.22. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Ferny Grove:
$16.00
$24.83
$30.00
Queensland:
$16.00
$29.78
$50.00
Australia:
$15.00
$29.22
$50.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Australian dollars (AUD)
I found the tips on Kidsit so incredibly helpful, direct, clear, actionable and reasonable. The website is easy to navigate, the illustrations are engaging and I literally just want to spend hours exploring.
Joanna Humphrey Flynn
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.
Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.
Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.
Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.
How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.
One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.
Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.
Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.
There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.
Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.
Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.
