Are YOU an AMAZING chef or have a flare / passion for cooking?  

We are searching for a Chef / Cook for a lovely couple for two days per week, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8 hours per day at a lovely property in Wilsons Creek in the Northern Rivers region, just 30 mins from Byron Bay.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in the private industry have a passion for food, cooking and nutrition, and can work together with our clients to provide them, both delicious and nutritious meals.

Whilst the couple aren’t vegetarian, they do tend to include more vegetables in their diet than meat, therefore, we are looking for someone that is familiar with preparing vegetarian dishes as well. Lunches and Dinners are required and meal prep for other days would be of help if time permits.  Ingredients can be provided or if the candidate can also do the grocery shopping all expenses would be reimbursed.

The family are looking for someone that is friendly and professional, must be discreet, reliable and hygienic, someone that really enjoys what they do. A candidate that is also able to cook French cuisine and would be happy to cook and serve at dinner parties would be highly regarded. (Any dinner parties etc. would be discussed prior and paid accordingly)

The candidate must have a current police check and an ABN.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cooking (Nutritious meals – Vegetarian and French Cuisine if possible)   
• Meal Prepping
• Menu Planning
• Grocery shopping
• Leaving kitchen etc clean after use.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced Chef / Cook
• Professional and friendly
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• ABN
• Must have a current Police Check and excellent references

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Permanent Part-time position
• Salary dependent on experience
• Great working environment

We are searching for two qualified nurses to work in rotation for the most adorable lady in a private household in Sanctuary Cove. The candidates must be qualified, be available immediately, work well within a team, and ideally have private household experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be qualified and familiar with palliative care
• Be experienced with diabetes and cancer patients
• Monitor sugar levels via an app
• Ensure the client is monitored at all times, whilst still giving her space
• Keeping a diary of appointments
• Take client to appointments
• Work well within a team
• Liaising with family
• Be kind, calm, caring and compassionate
• Be able to work nights and weekends if needed
• Have excellent references
• Have a police check or able to obtain one

JOB CONDITIONS

• Rota position
• Salary TBD
• Lovely accommodation & meals whilst on overnight duty
• Vehicle provided whilst on duty

Our lovely clients of 2 adults and 2 children are searching for an experienced Landscape Gardener / Groundsperson to manage the grounds of their family property, with gardens that span over 9000m2 in the Brisbane area.

This role would be the perfect fit for someone that has previous experience in a similar role or has experience as a landscaper or grounds maintenance.  Someone that takes pride in their work, is happy to work autonomously whilst being supported by a wonderful family.  And is looking for a long term position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Garden maintenance (mowing, pruning, clearing, leaf removal) 
• Planting of new trees / plants and clearing as required.
• Ensuring gardens are fertilised and watered at correct times of the day/year
• Manage the irrigation system/timings etc
• Reporting technical issues or malfunctions with anything external on the property 
• Ensuring equipment and machinery are clean after use and well stored 
• Pool maintenance
• Making sure the outdoor furniture is clean and kept in good order.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Happy to work autonomously
• Must have a police check and excellent references

JOB CONDITIONS :

• 5 days per week / Full time
• Superannuation and Annual leave etc
• Salary dependent on experience

We are searching for a caring and experienced candidate to assist a lovely family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children, with the management of their home in South East Brisbane - 10 mins from the CBD.

The family are looking for a candidate that can carry out light household duties on a daily basis.  Whilst there is a cleaner that will attend the property once a week to do the deep clean, they are searching for someone to maintain the property throughout the week. 

The duties would include (but not limited to): doing the laundry, washing, folding and ironing, making beds in the mornings, tidying the living spaces, vacuuming etc. Someone that is trustworthy, has an eye for detail and takes pride in their job would be the perfect fit for this lovely family.  

There will also be additional House Manager duties on occasions, which would include managing tradesman, running errands and assisting with the household administration. If you were able to assist with the cooking and meal prep the family would be very grateful, however this is not essential.

This position is open to candidates either looking for a part-time OR full time position which can be split with another family/business partner.  They have their nanny working with both families and it works wonderfully.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• All Household duties
• Attending to the Laundry - washing, folding and ironing
• Making beds and changing the linen if required
• Monitoring all household supplies and ordering when required
• Disposing of the rubbish
• Keeping cupboards and draws tidy
• Organising and managing tradesmen for any maintenance or renovation issues
• Running errands
• Grocery Shopping
• Assisting with household admin
• Meal prepping and cooking (if able)
• Any other tasks required for the day to day running of the household

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Computer literate
• Pleasant helpful personality
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Happy to work in a team
• Must have a police check and excellent references
• Must have WWCC

JOB CONDITIONS :

• Part-time or Full-Time - TBD
• Superannuation and annual leave etc.
• Potential vehicle supplied – TBC with the successful candidate
• Salary dependent on experience ($60,000 – $70,000)

We are looking for someone that is a great all rounder (Chef/Housekeeper/Nanny) that can assist a family week, based in beautiful Byron Bay.

The family are searching for that special someone looking for a long term position, someone with a gentle caring nature, that loves helping others. The candidate must have extensive cooking experience, and enjoys cooking healthy organic meals and sourcing .e fresh organic produce etc.

There is also a sweet 3 year old little girl to care for therefore childcare experience is essential, ensuring she is safe and happy. Whilst there is another housekeeper employed, the family do ask if the Family Assistant could keep the house tidy throughout the day and assist in the management of the home eg. helping with laundry, cleaning up after themselves in the kitchen, making the beds in the mornings etc, someone that has an excellent eye for detail and takes pride in their work would be a wonderful fit for this family.

REQUIREMENTS:

:• 3+ years of childcare experience

• Cooking experience essential, and excellent food hygiene

• Blue Card

• Police Check

• Excellent references

• Discreet and Professional

• Ideally live in the local Byron Bay area

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British family looking for a Professional Bilingual Nanny for their 1 year old girl 

*Please note: candidates already in the UAE preferred.

DETAILS

• Start: Mid-September 2021
• Bi-Lingual (mandatory and fluent) - Native English or European with fluent English + another main European language (French, German, Spanish, Italian) or Arabic 
• Days/Hours: 5-6 days per week, 10-12 hours per day (with occasional evening/weekend babysitting)
• Salary: Starting from 15,000AED per month + (negotiable based on experience/qualifications) 
• Accommodation: Live - Out (or can be Live – In within the family home)

REQUIREMENTS 

• Professional nanny/teacher to support the care and development of a child aged 1

• 4/5+ years’ experience working with babies and young children

• Preferably already in the UAE

• Must be able to provide employment references

• UAE Driver’s license or license that can be converted

• Bi-lingual and fluent in English and a European language or Arabic to teach the   child this language

• Nursery Teaching or Education background is a plus

• Someone who is happy and cheerful, kind and who they can welcome into their family

• Be able to cook meals for the child with housekeeper’s support and guidance will be given

RESPONSIBILITES 

• General day-to-day care for the child including meals, dressing, playing, bathing, and supporting child development

• Playing games, keeping her entertained and helping with development. They do not use play pens and allow for freedom of movement and there is no use of electronic devices at all.

• Frequent travel with the family will be required

INCLUDED

• Visa Sponsorship

• Healthcare insurance

• Return flight tickets home every year

• 30 days paid annual leave

• An employment contract

• Food in the home

• Access to a car for work purposes

We are looking for an experienced Carer/Companion to care for a lovely lady with Alzheimers.  The candidate must be experienced with Alzheimers, have a medical background and also have an interest in nutrition. 

This is a very rewarding position for someone that has a passion for caring and loves an adventure!

Our client is a bit of a character and is still very much capable of doing things and getting around herself, however she does require someone to remind her throughout the day to do important tasks and to help her to manage her medication, nutrition, schedules and appointments. Our client is very much on a holistic approach to her wellbeing.

She still lives at home with her wonderful husband in a fully staffed household with staff that have been with them for many years.  They also have 2 dogs and 2 cats whom they adore, so an animal lover is essential.

The right candidate will be highly professional, and have an understanding of the needs and behaviours of someone with Alzheimers, someone that has a passion for caregiving, is calm, patient and confident and has a good sense of humour.  

We are looking for someone to start in London asap (ideally to meet with the daughter for a handover before 15^th July).  The position is based in Kenya (9months) and Europe / UK (3 months – summer).  The candidates will be required to travel with them and assist, keeping a routine with food and medication, and organise any appointments in and around the local areas.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be experienced  
• Liaise with Doctors and Nutritionists
• Must be available to travel
• Flexible and adaptable
• Discreet and happy to sign an NDA
• Must be computer literate
• Police check and references

CONDITIONS

• Live In (either in main home or on grounds)
• Full time / 6 days pw
• Permanent role
• Great Salary

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A royal family in Saudi Arabia with global travel around the year are looking for a new member of staff to start NOW.

This wonderful family are looking for a Head Nanny/Teacher to care for their 2 children G4 and B7 and manage the existing nanny team (of 4) You would be required to organise the other nannies’ rotas, (able to work in a team, without micromanaging). Ensuring that the children have everything they require and are organised for all their activities, schooling, visiting relatives, travel etc.

The family travel extensively and have properties in the UK where they spend some time.  They also travel to Spain, America and various other locations, as they travel a lot around the world, this role would suit someone with a passion for travel and someone that is highly organised.

They are looking for a respectful and motivated person who will encourage and promote the children's educational and emotional development as well as organise a stimulating environment for them. 

We have placed staff in other roles with this family as well as other family members (as well as nannies and maternity nurses) and they all recommend.

Requirements

• Perfect English
• Non smoker
• A good role model
• Early Childhood Education (preferably a qualified Teacher/Nanny)
• Firm, yet patient and compassionate
• Highly organised
• You should have experience as both a nanny and a teacher ideally and, you must have worked in a private setting before.
• Police check, DBS or WWCC and good references essential
• Available now
• Driver not required

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, but a strong full package with a senior salary and generous living accommodation, time off, travel etc

We are seeking a fun, happy, confident and nurturing person to assist a busy family based between Noosa, Qld and Kerikeri, NZ with regular annual travel to Europe and the Pacific Islands (Covid permitting). 

While in Noosa - the role is live-out at your own expense.

When travelling nationally or internationally (including the travel to NZ)  - travel costs will be covered.

You will be supporting the family with:

• care for a 3yo child,
• help to an expecting mum (baby due in December),
• help caring for a new born (December onwards),
• general housekeeping duties (cleaning, tidying, washing, bins, car etc),
• family assistance (errands, shopping, dog walking etc).

Every two months the dad, travels to NZ for one week of work, requiring the nanny/housekeeper to provide extra support during these times.

Once the new baby is old enough (approx Jan/Feb 2022) travel could also include short business or holiday trips. You must be able to adapt to last minute changes in plans and be flexible.

We are looking for someone that enjoys going on trips to museums, aquariums, the beach or walks and will engage and play age appropriate activities with the 3yo girl. A role model who takes care of their appearance, is fit and healthy, loves to swim and enjoys sports. Must be nurturing, kind and always caring towards the child along with a calm demeanor and able to provide appropriate discipline. 

The family has two fur babies so someone who is a lover of animals and with experience in dog walking/care. 

As the 3yo attends day care two days per week (8am-3pm), and the parents enjoy spending at least two mornings per week with her, this role therefore is not full time nannying. The time when you're not with the 3yo, you will be carrying out housekeeper/family assistant tasks, as detailed above.

Previous experience travelling with families would be advantageous or someone with a love of travel. 

We are wanting to find someone that is proactive with a can-do attitude, clean and tidy, and enjoys working with children and managing/cleaning a household.

Hours/salary:

• 40hrs per week, salaried + phone, use of car during work hours.
• Typically Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm, with breaks.
• Some evenings will be required.
• Occasional weekend work.
• After a successful three month probation period, salary will be reviewed.

Essential requirements:

• Understanding the role is a mix of housekeeping, cleaning, and nannying
• Min 3 years experience as a nanny or working in childcare
• House keeping experience
• Nurturing, calm and happy personality
• Motivated, confident and reliable
• Display strong communication skills
• To be fit, healthy and active
• Be able to swim
• Full Drivers Licence and clean driving record
• Police Check (or happy to obtain one)
• Blue Card 
• First Aid Certificate
• Be flexible and adaptable as the family travels for work quite often
• Available for a one week paid trial.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience travelling with a family - domestically/internationally
• Second language - to be able to teach the children.

This is a unique opportunity to have an interesting and varied role split between nannying, and housekeeping, with great travel opportunities, working with a dynamic family, and living in a beautiful part of the world. The right person will be a dedicated worker, with an abundance of intuition and initiative, and will become ‘part of the family’ over time, with extra perks included.

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