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Luciana

Luciana
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2024

Welcome message:

I am Luciana. I am 30 years old. I am from Argentina and I am currently in Shepparton. With working holiday visa 462.

I have experience caring for children. In Argentina, I took care of a 3 year old boy for almost two years (1.5 to 3yo) and then a 6 year old girl for two years (4 to 6yo). In charge of organizing activities and outings, light cleaning of the house and preparing some meals. ☺️ In Sydney I took care of a 9yo girl after school (M,T,T). Do things like picking her up from school, taking her to educational activities, and spending time together. A 2,5yo girl (M,W,F) accompanying her during the day, giving her educational and recreational walks, feeding, bathing and putting to bed. A 10yo boy and 14yo girl on Saturdays night when your dad want to go out.
Also some occasional babysitting jobs (10m-6yo).

Babysitter, Nanny $45/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney 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
  • 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 31 years old
    • Police check
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I have experience caring for children. In Argentina, I took care of a 3 year old boy for almost two years (1.5 to 3yo) and then a 6 year old girl for two years (4 to 6yo). In charge of organizing activities and outings, light cleaning of the house and preparing some meals. ☺️ 
In Sydney, I took care of a 9yo girl after school (M,T,T). Do things like picking her up from school, taking her to educational activities, and spending time together. A 2,5yo girl (M,W,F) accompanying her during the day, giving her educational and recreational walks, feeding, bathing and putting to bed. A 10yo boy and 14yo girl on Saturdays night when your dad want to go out.
Also some occasional babysitting jobs (10m-6yo).

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Design

Contact Luciana For Free

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Selena Baines

Selena Baines
Ingleburn, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2022

LEENS LITTLE LOVES BABYSITTING

☀️? FOR THE BEST NANNY CARE ~ Babysitter ~ Cleaner~ Housewife ~ ?HEY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ✌? IM SELENA AND IM OVEREXPERIENCED LOOKING AFTER AND RARING ??‍? NEWBORNS~TODDLERS~BIG KIDS..!! 28YRS RARING MY OWN CHILDREN ??AND A GRANDMOTHER TO 11 LITTLE DARLING ??‍?????? IF YOU NEED SUMONE LIKE ME,AND BE STRESS FREE ☀️ PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ✌? HAPPY TO ASSIST AND THANKYOU ?☀️?

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $35/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 6 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
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Ingleburn 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 35 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 30 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 46 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hello I’m Selena?I’m a mum to 5 grown up kids and a grandmother to 11 little darlings? I have over experience with raring and caring for children ?? and be happy to assist in helping you guys,and taking exceptional care of your little ones? any questions or details, please don’t hesitate ? ☀️?

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Selena For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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AprilBotacion

AprilBotacion
Ryde, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2022

Welcome message:

Dear Parents,

My name is April, 30 years old filipino. I have been baby sitting for around 10 years since I was in the Philippines. I have taken care of infants, toddlers and teens. I have a very soft and warming heart with children and elders. I am trustworthy, reliable and honest. I can also help out with light tidying the house/play room, kitchen etc whilst the kids are asleep. Though I do extra jobs for the parents my main focus and responsibility are the children safety. I have a medical background, First aid training, CPR training and all the compliance checked needed to be a certified baby sitter.

Babysitter, Parent helper $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ryde 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • 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:
    • 33 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tagalog
    • Email verified

I have many years of experience, taking care of children including infants, toddlers and teens. My first baby sitting job takes more than a 1 year and my longest baby sitting was 5 years with 2 teens. Im currently taking care of a few kids once or twice a week. I intend to have good relationship towards the children as well as their parents.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact AprilBotacion For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Olivia Curnow

Olivia Curnow
Ryde, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Looking for part-time and casual work

Hi, my name is Olivia, I live in Ryde NSW and am currently in grade 11 at Ryde Secondary College as I am working towards my HSC. I have extensive experience in childcare due to my part time jobs that I have had since I was 14. I am a scout and value outdoor and movement in children. I currently work as a party host for a gymnastics club. On average I work with children ages 4 - 12 years, however I am willing to expand that range. I am excited to work with you and I hope I am who you are looking for.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ryde 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently in Grade 11 at Ryde Secondary College, I have been a scout since I was 11 years old which has given me extensive knowledge in safety and first aid, as a part of this I have also obtained a first aid certificate and thorough first aid experience. I have been working at part time jobs since the age of 14, when I first worked with kids at birthday parties and school holiday programs, after a year and a half I left that job to work at Grill'd Burgers which provided me with more customer service skills, after leaving that job, I currently work at a different birthday party business where I teach children in gymnastics during their parties. I also have experience babysitting many children from families in the local area.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Dog walking

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Edit Zsido

Edit Zsido
Kensington, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2023

Welcome message:

Dear parents,

My name is Edit, I’m originally from Romania but I’m also a Hungarian citizen, with over ten years of childcare experience. I moved to Sydney a year ago to study early childhood education and care and I currently work in a childcare center on a casual basis. I have experience also as a night nanny and along the years I cared for newborns, twins, children with special needs. I’m also comfortable with animals, so if you have pets it’s no problem at all. I’m an optimistic and happy, bubbly person, but when needed I can be also firm. I love taking kids to the park or outings, love reading stories for them and make crafts with them. I’d be happy to meet new families for occasional or regular babysitting/nannying.

Thank you for visiting my profile and I’m looking forward to work with you.

Best, Edit

Babysitter, Nanny $35/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kensington 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
  • 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:

  • 11 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 38 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, German, and Hungarian
    • Email verified

I’m currently studying cert 3 in early childhood education and care and also work as a casual in a childcare center. For the last 11 years I’ve been working as a nanny and babysitter, mainly in Switzerland. I have Wwcc , first aid and references .

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Foreign languages

Contact Edit For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Binita Aryal

Binita Aryal
Auburn, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Sparkling minds, Caring hands: Shaping future through play and education .

Passionate educator, dedicated to sparkling curiosity and joy in every child.

Babysitter, Nanny $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Auburn 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
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 6 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Namaste! I'm Binita Aryal, and my Nepali heritage inspires the warm, nurturing care I offer. Passionate about creating enriching environments, I'm studying Early Childhood Education at Excelsia University. As a childcare educator at Shared Beginnings, I've gained hands-on experience with infants and toddlers, equipping me with essential skills. Fully certified with a police check, WWCC, and current First Aid & CPR, my goal is to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn and grow confidently.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Binita For Free

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Beth Learmonth

Beth Learmonth
Melrose Park, NSW

Activity summary

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:
    • 25 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

Contact Beth For Free

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Childcare

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Mildrid Soriano

Mildrid Soriano
Rouse Hill, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter, Nanny $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)

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.

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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 34 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have a certificate 3 of childhood education.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Computers

Contact Mildrid For Free

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Childcare

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Pushpa Wati Mehta
Doonside, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $35/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
  • 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
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • 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:

  • 13 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Pushpa For Free

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Rhaine Santos Miranda
Artarmon, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter $33/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Artarmon 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
  • Pet credentials:
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 25 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Cooking

Contact Rhaine For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Babysitting Pay Rates Sydney, NSW, Australia (Updated 13 Sep 2025)

Sydney babysitters are paid an average of $30.46 per hour as of September 2025, which is 0.5% higher than the New South Wales average of $30.32, and 0.3% higher than the Australian average of $30.36. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Sydney:
$27.69 $30.46 $33.23
New South Wales:
$27.56 $30.32 $33.07
Australia:
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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Vacation Babysitter

Follow these handy tips when hiring a vacation babysitter so everyone can get the most out of your family holiday.

1. Start your search early

Traveling babysitters are in high demand, so begin looking several months before your trip.

2. Choose someone with travel experience

Ask if they’ve traveled with families before and are comfortable with airports, hotels, and long days.

3. Check passports and paperwork

Ensure the babysitter has a valid passport, visas (if needed), and is comfortable with any travel requirements.

4. Discuss schedules and expectations

Be clear about when you’ll need childcare versus family time, so boundaries are understood.

5. Cover all expenses upfront

Agree on who pays for flights, accommodations, meals, and any extras before the trip.

6. Set pay rates clearly

Holiday babysitting often involves long hours; discuss a fair daily or weekly rate plus overtime if needed.

7. Review responsibilities

Clarify whether the sitter will supervise only in the hotel/villa or accompany your children on excursions.

8. Do a trial run at home

Have the sitter spend time with your kids before the trip to build trust and routine familiarity.

9. Check adaptability

Make sure they’re flexible with changes, new environments, and possible travel hiccups.

10. Trust and comfort are key

Since you’ll be spending extended time together, choose someone you not only trust with your children but also feel comfortable traveling with.

See our parents' guide to vacation babysitting for more detailed information.


Vacation Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing vacation babysitter candidates to narrow down your list.

Travel Readiness

  • Have you ever traveled with a family before? What was your role?
  • Do you have a valid passport (and visas if required)?
  • Are you comfortable with airports, flights, and adjusting to new environments?
  • How do you handle long travel days or jet lag?

Childcare Experience

  • What ages of children have you cared for while traveling?
  • How do you keep kids entertained in hotels, airplanes, or on long car rides?
  • Are you comfortable supervising children at pools, beaches, or tourist attractions?
  • How would you handle a child becoming homesick or overwhelmed on vacation?

Responsibilities & Flexibility

  • Are you open to both daytime and evening shifts while traveling?
  • How do you balance giving parents alone time with including you in family activities?
  • What types of activities or outings are you comfortable managing on your own with the kids?
  • How flexible are you if plans change last minute?

Safety & Health

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency in a foreign country?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication if needed?
  • How do you ensure children’s safety in unfamiliar environments?

Pay & Expenses

  • What is your preferred rate for travel babysitting (daily/weekly)?
  • Are you comfortable with travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, meals) being covered by the family?
  • Do you expect overtime pay for late-night care?
  • How do you prefer payments to be handled during the trip?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about traveling with children?
  • How do you keep calm and positive when travel gets stressful?
  • Why are you interested in traveling as a babysitter?
  • What makes you a good fit for our family and this trip?