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Athena Lau
Campsie, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Casual, babysitter / pet carer

Babysitter, Parent helper $20 / 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)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Campsie for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Cantonese
    • Email verified

I am a 16 year old high school student that is very responsible and competent enough to complete a range of tasks, and I can tutor/help with school work. I can only work after school, on my available weekdays or 3pm on Sunday's as i end tutoring at 2pm.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting

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Emily Cook

Emily Cook
Rouse Hill, NSW

Activity summary

Last seen: 3 days ago
Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Rouse Hill for work.

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Beth Learmonth

Beth Learmonth
Melrose Park, NSW

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Member since: Nov 2022

Welcome message:

Hello my name is Beth and I have a pure passion for taking care of children/ being around children. I have over 6 years experience working with children starting as a childcare trainee when I was 16 and now manage 3 difference before and after school care in the parramatta diocese (OOSH Primary schools). I have a

  • Police check
  • Diploma in child care
  • First aid trained
  • Working with children check
  • Valid licence and my own car

Babysitter $35 / 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 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Melrose Park for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • 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
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified
  • Cert III in childcare
  • Diploma in childcare

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Arts/crafts
  • Gardening

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Dog walking

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Bernadette Warbrick

Bernadette Warbrick
Carlingford, NSW

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Member since: Sep 2022

Children are a light to my day

I have been babysitting for quite a while and I love working with children. I have a Diploma of Early Childhood and a First Aid Certificate. I have been working with children for over 12 years. I love doing activities and routines with them.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $28 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Carlingford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

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

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 41 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified
  • I have my Diploma of Early Childhood, a First Aid Certificate and I have worked in childcare for 15 years.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Bernadette For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Charlotte Bury
Illawong, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter $18 / 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • 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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Illawong for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

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

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I'm vet student
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video

Contact Charlotte For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jacyntah Blakey

Jacyntah Blakey
Wollongong, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: May 2023

Welcome message:

Hello mums and dads!! My name is Jacyntah and I would look forward to working with you. I currently hold a partial certificate three in early childcare and I am a first year student studying early education. I have grown up with younger siblings and cousins and have always had an active role in their care and up bringing. I love working with and around children and I am passionate about their care!

Babysitter $25 / 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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Wollongong for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Jacyntah For Free

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Sienna Brady

Sienna Brady
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Sienna For Free

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Siana Wells
Colebee, NSW

Activity summary

Last seen: 6 days ago
Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Colebee for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Siana For Free

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Cassandra Orrenius
Manly, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter $20 / 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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Manly for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Cassandra For Free

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Ella Newman
Denistone West, NSW

Activity summary

Last seen: 3 days ago
Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Denistone West for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Ella For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Sídney, NSW, Australia (Nov 2024)

Sídney babysitters are paid an average of $29.79 per hour as of November 2024, which is 1.6% higher than the Nueva Gales del Sur average of $29.33, and 1.3% higher than the Australian average of $29.41. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Sídney:
$18.00 $29.79 $50.00
Nueva Gales del Sur:
$15.00 $29.33 $50.00
Australia:
$15.00 $29.41 $50.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Australian dollars (AUD)


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