Nannies and Babysitters

South Coast Nannies was founded by a Nanny and a Child Care Educator. For this reason, many systems and procedures are based on formal child care settings and her years of experience as a Nanny. Policies and Ratios, forms, our risk management strategies are designed to be used as a tool to help create a safer environment for the nannies, families and local businesses.

We work in consultation with you to determine exactly what kind of job you are looking for, offer guidance during the interview process, assist you with work agreements and offer advice when you need it throughout your engagement.

Apply for casual assignments around your other commitments. We fit in with your life schedule where you can choose when you want to work.

Responsibilities vary widely from job to job, depending on the ages of the children, their specific needs and the particular requirements outlined by the familes. As a Babysitter or Nanny, you may be required to provide a meal or snack for the children, entertain and engage the children in activities and follow through with the family’s bedtime routines.

For each Assignment, you will have the families contact details, outlined expectations and in-depth information regarding the needs and routines of the children in your care. The Assignment Information details will assist you with understanding your responsibilities so you that feel supported in your role.

Our ratios are a combination of legislative standards and our experience of providing high quality care. For 3 – 4 years up we have a 1:4 ratio, for babies it is lower and for group bookings you will be appropriately matched for the number and age groups of children. We value the importance of children’s safety, happiness and well being.

We strongly recommend that all Nannies and Babysitters take out Public Liability Insurance. Caring for young children is a high risk occupation, it takes a split second for an accident to occur and you could be held responsible. We recommend using NannySure Insurance. Their ‘Products Liability Insurance’ is designed for our industry and provides you with peace of mind should you be held responsible for personal injury or property damage.

For Babysitters visit Nannysure’s Babysitter Insurance and for Career Nannies visit Nannysure’s Nanny Insurance for further information.

Nannies are covered and paid according to the Miscellaneous Award 2020 MA000104.

For casual Babysitting Services, you will be paid $30 cash per hour Monday to Saturday and $35 per hour Sunday by the Client at the end of the assignment.

For Wedding and Corporate Care Services you will be paid between $32 — $55 an hour depending on your level of experience and the role you will be performing. Team Leader rates are higher as are Sunday and Public Holidays. On completion of your Timesheet, you will be paid directly by the Agency into your nominated Bank Account the following Thursday after the Event.

For Permanent Placements the Nannies rate will depend on the family’s budget and what the Nanny will accept for the job. The rate ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 an hour, depending on the Nanny’s experience, expectations of the position and ages of the children.