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Isobel Walsh

Isobel Walsh
Toowoomba, QLD

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Last seen: 16 hours ago Member since: Nov 2026

Isobel Walsh, Babysitter

Hi, my name is Isobel, I am currently 17 years old turning 18 years old, January 2027.

I am new to baby-sitting industry but I would like to extend on that and learn more about it. I have worked 18 months as a trainee educator in a long hours day-care, in which I completed my certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. During that time I gained many skills and leadership qualities which includes the below:

Leadership qualities:

  • Responsible and mature
  • Nurturing
  • Kind and compassionate
  • Valued team member
  • Passion for learning

Key skills:

  • Supervision and engagement.
  • Team Collaboration.
  • Planning and organization.
  • Resilience under pressure.

In addition to my time at a long-hours day care, I worked alongside children with additional needs, where I have learned patience, flexibility and how to follow a child's lead, celebrating small wins and adjusting activities so every child can take part

Although I am not currently certified and specialised in working with children with additional needs, I would love to gain the experience and complete a course(In my own time) to extend on my current knowledge.

Babysitter, Parent helper $27/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 18 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have worked 18 months as a trainee educator in a long hours daycare, in which I completed my certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. During my time I also trained in the following courses/ certificates: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting – renewal date 11/01/2028 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation – renewal date 22/11/2026 RED NOSE Safe Sleep webinar. All about Allergens online training course. Balancing supervision and engagement during play webinar. Serval updated Child Protection courses/units which include CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk ,and Foundations of child safety. I also was able to expand on my current knowledge on Asthma and anaphylactic training, although I am not officially certified in these two trainings.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Babysitting Pay Rates QLD, Australia (Updated 19 Oct 2026)

Queensland babysitters are paid an average of $29.37 per hour as of November 2026, which is 2% higher than the Australian average of $28.79. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Toowoomba.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Queensland:
$26.70 $29.37 $32.04
Australia:
$26.17 $28.79 $31.40

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