Newborn Nanny (Brisbane and Gold Coast)

About the role

Mini Connections is looking for experienced, compassionate and confident nannies with newborn experience to support its clients in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will look after a newborn (0-6 months) while the parents are at home or at work, providing both nurturing care and structured developmental support, including sleep management. Roles are available on a casual and permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• Responsive feeding support and managing and tracking feeding and sleep schedules
• Contact napping and safe settling techniques such as swaddling, rocking and soothing methods
• Diapering, bathing and general hygiene care, monitoring the baby's wellbeing and developmental milestones
• Age-appropriate sensory play (tummy time, visual tracking, gentle music) and encouragement of early motor, cognitive and language development through reading and talking
• Creating a calm, secure attachment-based environment and understanding newborn cues
• Washing and sterilising bottles and pump parts, baby laundry, keeping baby areas clean and restocking essentials
• Working with parents to follow their preferred routines, giving daily updates on feeds, naps and development, and helping postpartum parents

Required profile

• Up-to-date resume with newborn experience and references
• Current Working With Children Check / Blue Card and a valid police check
• First Aid and CPR certification, including baby CPR
• Relevant childcare and sleep qualifications (highly regarded)

To apply, submit an updated resume and a cover letter by email to the company.