Nanny for Baby Girl – Chatswood

About the role

A family in Chatswood, NSW is looking for an experienced, qualified and nurturing nanny to care for their 14-month-old baby girl. Both parents have demanding careers; the mum works from home three days a week and the dad works during the nanny's hours. The position starts in early December 2026, initially part time with some overlap before the mum returns to work, then moves to more full-time hours from mid-next year. It is a 12-month long-term arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide warm, attentive and nurturing care for the baby
• Support daily routines, including meals, naps and playtime
• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritious meals and snacks
• Settle the baby for naps and encourage consistent sleeping routines
• Plan engaging, educational and age-appropriate activities
• Take the baby on outings to local parks and explore the surrounding area
• Support early learning through reading, music, creative play and everyday experiences
• Encourage positive habits such as putting toys away
• Cooperate with the mum when she is available for breastfeeding
• Complete light household duties related to the child and family, keeping play areas and the child's belongings clean and organised
• Give the parents updates on the baby's day, meals, sleep and activities

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience as a nanny or in a childcare-related role, with a strong understanding of toddler development and routines
• Relevant childcare qualifications are essential
• Valid Working with Children's Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Full driver's licence and clean driving record
• Excellent references
• Non-smoker
• Patient, nurturing, friendly, proactive, reliable and flexible, able to work alongside the mum when she is home

What we offer

• Pay from $45-$50 per hour depending on experience
• Monday to Friday hours, starting Monday 9:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am-2:30pm, Wednesday 9:00am-2:00pm, Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm, Friday 9:00am-2:00pm
• From 1 April finishing times move to 3:30pm, then from 1 July to 5:30pm