We are searching for a FAMILY ASSISTANT for a busy family in Brisbane with a 3mth old and a 2.5 year old.  They are ideally looking for someone with a qualification / and or extensive experience working with these age groups and within a private household, and are aware of all milestones.  Help with the daily household duties will also be required, ie. Cleaning, cooking etc.  Mum will also be around to help with the children etc. 

The family are looking for someone that can build a strong bond with the children, ensuring they are safe and nurtured.  A candidate that also is engaging with the children and happy to take them to play gym, swimming lessons, the park and activities. This lovely family are really looking for someone that is mature minded and has a passion for their career as a Nanny / Housekeeper (Family Assistant).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building a strong bond with the children, ensuring they feel safe, nurtured, and engaged
• Assisting wth feeding settling, and playtime activities
• Partnering with the parents to create a harmonious and efficient household environment
• Taking on domestic tasks with love and dedication, ensuring a clean, organised and welcoming home
• Laundry – Washing, folding, ironing etc – including drop off / pick up dry cleaning.
• Grocery shopping and checking and tidying pantry
• Cooking healthy homestyle cooking
• Travelling with the family on occasions

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate 2 + years experience in childcare and household management
• Experience with babies and toddlers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to receive and provide feedback
• Native of fluent English language proficiency (Second Language highly favourable)
• Energetic positive, and uplifting attitude
• High level of adaptability and willingness to take initiative
• CPR and first aid certification (preferred)
• WWCC
• National Police check
• Excellent references
• Clean drivers license

JOB CONDITIONS

• Permanent Part-time (30 hours)
• Attractive salary for the right candidate

​We have a wonderful client based in Holland Park, Brisbane looking for a QualifiedNanny or Early Years Educator to look after their 3 children.  A 4.5yr old (in kindy part-time) and 2 & 3 year olds. You will be career nanny or teacher, with a passion for early childhood education.  You must have at least 2 years experience and be familiar with the milestones of this age group.  This is a fully staffed household, therefore no cleaning etc is required. Someone with a caring, calm and nurturing personality, that is fun and discreet, will be a perfect fit for this wonderful family.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Childcare for all children (4.5year old in Kindy) 
• Following the structure of their current routine
• Preparing nutritious meals/snacks for the children
• Engaging the children in age appropriate and educational activities
• Implementation of indoor and outdoor activities
• Taking care of and organising their rooms.
• Ensuring the children’s play areas are sanitised and tidy 
• Management of the children’s wardrobes, and toys etc  
• Keeping the family updated regularly 
• Providing an educational environment for the children

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• ​​At least 2 years’ experience as a childcare specialist  
• Qualified and a career focused Nanny 
• Calm, patient, and caring person
• Creative and proactive in terms of organising their daily schedule
• Enjoy being outdoors as well as indoors with the children
• Police check, WWCC and excellent references
• Must have full working rights in Australia - No Working Holiday Visas 
• Pet Friendly

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JOB CONDITIONS 

• 3-4 days per week
• Excellent salary
• Superannuation etc
• Live out 

JOB FILLED

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional all-rounder for a full-time position, working with a lovely family with 2 school aged children.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, fun and caring, have an eye for detail, enjoy keeping a property in tip top shape, and be mature minded as there will be proxy parenting and enjoys cooking.

You must have 2+ year’s experience working either in a private household or on superyachts, be professional and discreet, you will be required to sign an NDA.

If this sounds like you and love the variety in your day, this could be the right fit for you. Great salary for the right candidate, lovely working environment, and support from additional household staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• School pickups / drop offs (Must have a clean D/L)
• Proxy Parenting
• Preparing Lunches
• Laundry – Washing, folding, ironing etc – including drop off / pick up dry cleaning.
• Grocery shopping and checking and tidying pantry
• Cooking healthy homestyle cooking
• Making beds daily (additional cleaners employed)
• Accepting deliveries
• Personal shopping & running errands
• Assisting with the setup of parties/functions on occasions.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a previous role working within private households or on yachts
• A can-do-attitude & flexibility
• Pet friendly
• Works well within a team environment
• Someone looking for a long-term position, that can make the job their own and take pride in it.
• Police check and excellent references required
• NDA required

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Full Time
• Live Out
• Superannuation and annual leave etc.
• Salary dependent on experience (70K-80K)

JOB FILLED

We are seeking a fantastic, reliable and trustworthy FAMILY ASSISTANT with experience and a great energy to work 3 OR 4 days a week in a private residence in Hawthorne, Brisbane.
 
This lovely family are looking for a great allrounder that thrives in a diverse role, loves cooking and also has experience with children (school aged). The family are currently renovating their beautiful home and management of tradesman and other staff (cleaners, gardeners) will be required as will, personal shopping, grocery shopping and pet care, inc taking to the groomers etc.  No heavy cleaning required as there is another housekeeper employed to do the heavy cleaning, however you will be required to do the lighter housekeeping, laundry, unpacking / packing the dishwasher etc, school pickup and preparing snacks and meal prepping for the family.
 
If you are looking for a great permanent part-time role that can either be 3 longer days or 4 shorter days, the family are looking for that right candidate and is open to making it work for everyone.  And if you enjoy keeping a beautiful home in tip top shape and take pride in your work, this would be the perfect fit for you!
 
You must currently be based in Brisbane for an immediate start and be a permanent resident in Australia (NO VISA) 
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Managing the household (lighter household duties)
• Preparing healthy homestyle meals for the children and family
• School pickups and take to activities if required.
• Ensuring rooms are organised & clean and tidy.
• Running errands and grocery shopping
• Pet care – taking to groomers and dog walking.
• Managing tradesman and additional staff

 
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
 

• ​​Previous experience as a FA, HM or Nanny
• A great eye for detail
• Experience with children
• Must love animals
• Calm, patient, and caring person
• Proactive and reliable
• Police check, WWCC and excellent references

 
​JOB CONDITIONS

• Fulltime
• Attractive salary for the right candidate
• Superannuation etc
• Flexibility to choose 3 or 4 days

JOB FILLED

We are searching for an experienced Executive Housekeeper with an exceptional eye for detail.  Someone that loves cleaning and keeping a beautiful property in pristine condition.  Our lovely clients are looking for someone to care for their beautiful home. 
 
You will be experienced in housekeeping and ideally have worked previously in a private household, 5-star resorts, or come from a yachting background.  If you are someone that also loves to cook and is happy to pick the children up from school in the afternoons as well, this role would be perfect for you as it offers variety throughout your day. 
 
You must have excellent references, a can-do attitude, and wants to offer assistance and support to a wonderful family of 4.  
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Household duties 
• Laundry – Washing, folding, and ironing
• Running errands and assisting with grocery shopping and checking pantry stock levels
• Loves cooking healthy homestyle meals (experience with allergies preferred)
• Tidying rooms, making beds daily, ensuring children’s cupboards are kept tidy and organised
• Accepting deliveries
• Personal shopping and general PA duties
• Any other tasks required for the day-to day running of the household as required
• Dog care – Walking, Pet / House Sitting on occasions if possible
• School Pickup 
• Occasional babysitting

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally experience in a previous role working with a private family and a large property
• Honest, positive and down to earth
• An exceptional eye for detail
• A can-do attitude and flexible
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Pet friendly
• Works well within a team environment
• Someone looking for a long-term position, that can make the job their own and take pride in it.
• Police check and excellent references required
• Driver’s Licence

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Part-time,
• Live Out
• Superannuation and annual leave etc.
• Good salary for the right candidate

JOB FILLED

We are searching for a caring and professional Family Assistant for a full-time position, working with a lovely family with 3 school aged children.

The ideal candidate will be someone that loves diversity in a role, has excellent organisational and time management skills, is proactive and be a forward thinker. You will have a passion for cooking/baking and assisting in the management of a large property.  Whilst the children no longer need a nanny as such, the candidate must enjoy working with children as there will be an element of childcare, eg. school drop off/pickups and after school activities and occasional proxy parenting.  

There are other household staff that come in on a regular basis, including housekeepers to do the heavy cleaning.  Therefore, light housekeeping and laundry will be required, to maintain the property throughout the week. You will also be required to manage the tradesman and take on general PA duties as and when needed, including dog care, run errands and do personal and grocery shopping and any other tasks required for the day-to-day running of the household.  

We are looking for a candidate that is friendly and caring with a down to earth attitude, someone that takes pride in their job, loves cooking healthy homestyle food and baking, as this is a big portion of the role (someone with experience with allergies highly regarded but not essential).  You must also enjoy working within a family environment and be flexible as the parents have a dynamic schedule and occasionally work from home.  The family are looking for someone that is wanting a long-term role, and they are flexible and very supportive to ensure they get that right fit.

If this sounds like you, and you love the variety that a Family Assistant role provides, this could be the role for you. Lovely working environment, with a wonderful family.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• School pickups / drop offs and after school activities
• Proxy Parenting
• Laundry – Washing, folding, and ironing
• Running errands and assisting with grocery shopping and checking pantry stock levels
• Loves cooking healthy homestyle meals (experience with allergies preferred)
• Tidying rooms, making beds daily, ensuring children’s cupboards are kept tidy and organised
• Accepting deliveries
• Personal shopping and general PA duties
• Any other tasks required for the day-to day running of the household as required
• Dog care – Walking, Pet / House Sitting on occasions if possible
• Occasional babysitting

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a previous role working with a private family and a large property
• Honest, positive and down to earth
• A can-do attitude and flexible
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Pet friendly
• Works well within a team environment
• Someone looking for a long-term position, that can make the job their own and take pride in it.
• Police check and excellent references required
• Driver’s Licence

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Full Time
• Live Out
• Superannuation and annual leave etc.
• Good salary for the right candidate

We are searching for an experienced Governess for a German Family with 3 lovely children, based in Dubai. They are looking for someone that can focus on the development and education of the children whilst providing a fun, caring, safe and nurturing environment.

You will ideally be a Primary or Nursery educated Governess with previous experience in a teaching role or a similar role. Someone with SEN experience (Speech delay) would be highly regarded but not essential.

You must be a Native English speaker and ideally speak a second language (German, Spanish or French) work well within a team and love to travel.

DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES

• Professional Governess to support the care and development of 3 children aged 17 months, 3 & 8 years oldOrganise age-appropriate activities for the children which are creative and fun
• Assist and support the children with school projects, homework and learning development
• Pick and drop the 2 older children to and from nursery and school
• Plan and participate with the children in after-school activities, therapy sessions for the 3 year old and play dates
• Take the children to the swimming pool and swim with them
• Prepare healthy meals for the children, including snacks and lunchboxes
• Work in a team with one other nanny and other household staff

CANIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years experience working with toddlers and school age children
• Ideally teaching qualifications
• Native English, German, French or Arabic speaking
• Travel with the family to Germany and other destinations will be required
• Confident swimmer
• Clean UAE driver’s license (or driver’s license that can be converted to UAE)

JOB CONDITIONS

• Visa + healthcare insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave every year + return flight tickets home
• Access to a vehicle for work use
• Petty cash for any activities with the children
• Meals supplied while working
• 5 or 6 days per week 10-12 hours per day
• 15,000AED - 20,000AED per month depending on experience / qualifications
• Live in or Live out
  

ON HOLD

We are searching for an experienced governess for a lovely Jordanian family with 4 children (4,6,10 & 13) in Abu Dhabi.

You must be a native English speaking nanny with a British passport for ease of travel. Ideally you will have a background in Primary or Secondary education and have a passion for educating the children along with a caring and gentle nature that supports the child/rens development and wellbeing. The family would like to find a candidate that is a wonderful role model and encourage the children to be independent including be organised and care for their belongings.

You will be a team player and good communicator that can discuss any issues and milestones with the parents and work in with their values. Someone that can create a fun loving environment for the children and is happy to provide suitable activities to encourage and improve their literacy and numeracy. You will also be required to liaise with their teachers and organise their daily schedules.

We are really looking for someone that has ideally had experience in a similar role and understands the needs that surrounds a position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the children aged 4, 6, 10 and 13 with their homework/act as tutor to supervise all academic work and closely liaise and work in conjunction with the schoolteachers
• Engage in fun extracurricular activities with the children
• To provide suitable activities to improve their literacy and numeracy
• Provide pastoral care and support towards the children’s mental wellbeing
• To accompany/attend outside social activities/events with the children and be watchful that the children are not interacting with strangers
• To take the children to and from school
• To supervise bathing and dressing of children, and ensure the children are smartly dressed at all times
• Help with organizing a bedtime routine and getting them to bed
• Organize children’s schedules (activities, doctor appointments and play dates)
• Arrange for a safe and secure environment for the children
• Implement a structured routine for the children to follow - surrounding their play time and education
• Engage children in conversation to determine their specific likes and dislikes and gauge their individual personalities
• Encourage them to read daily and stay away from devices.
• Offer suggestions regarding children’s development in all fields to parents
• Always take into consideration the culture of the family

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years experience working with school aged children
• Background in Primary or Secondary Education would be a plus
• Travel with the family when required
• Candidates preferably already based in UAE, but can consider overseas candidates
• Have a UAE driver’s license

JOB CONDITIONS

Days/Hours: 6 days per week (Sat off), 8-12 hours per day
Salary: 15,000AED-20,000AED per month depending on experience/qualifications Accommodation: Live-Out if based in Abu Dhabi (or Studio can be provided) Location: Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabI

Visa sponsorship + healthcare insurance
30 days paid annual leave every year + return flight ticket home

Access to a car for work use
Petty cash for any activities with the kids
Food in the home while working

POSITION FILLED

We are searching for a dedicated, caring and experienced Nanny/Governess to assist a lovely family with 3 (15mths, 2yrs, 4 yrs) young children. The candidate must have a good understanding of early childhood development, a teaching degree would be ideal, however this isn’t essential.  The family are looking for someone that is positive, calm and proactive, who can create fun educational activities for the children. Someone that can balance both the nurturing and age appropriate educational aspects of this role.  There will be trips to the park, playgroups etc, no driving necessary as everything is within walking distance and all very close to the home. 

The position is a full-time Monday to Friday and with occasional babysitting which would be discussed prior. The family are looking for someone that can commit to a long term role. 

There are other household staff to assist with cleaning etc, however the Nanny would still be responsible for anything relating to the children ie. Picking up the toys and keeping the play areas clean and tidy (with help from the children), tidying kitchen after lunch prep etc, however the primary focus will be on the children.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Childcare for 3 children
• Prepare meals/pack lunches for the children
• Organise fun and age appropriate educational activities and games
• Ensure the children are safe
• Tidy play areas and toys (with help from the children)
• Keep parents up-to-date on any new changes/developments
• Manage children’s wardrobe, advising if anything is too small, worn etc

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must have a WWCC
• Must have First Aid
• Teaching degree (not essential but favourable)
• Must have excellent references
• Fully Vaccinated

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Full Time
• Long Term
• Live Out
• Superannuation and annual leave etc.
• Attractive salary 

Our lovely client is looking for an experienced GUARDIAN COUPLE to manage their property in LEVANTO, ITALY.  The previous couple stayed for 17 years until they retired.

This is the clients’ Summer House and will only be in residence during June, July and August. Throughout this time it will be busy with extended family joining on occasions, so they are looking for a couple that is happy to be busy and available throughout the Summer and manage the property at their own pace for the rest of the year. There is always a chef hired for the Summer months, and an external groundsperson / landscaper to assist with the grounds.

You will be an experienced team and accustomed to managing large properties, the role is very flexible throughout the year and you are welcome to take your days off and holidays as you choose.

They are looking for someone that is looking for a longterm position, someone that is discreet and loyal and loves the lifestyle that this role will bring.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• General housekeeping - bedrooms, bathrooms, floor, windows etc - (7 Bedrooms)
• Keeping the property clean and presentable at all times
• Specific care of valuable objects
• Changing the bed linen (7 Bedrooms)
• Laundry of all fabrics and ironing duties
• Preparation of meals for principals (Chef hired for the Summer months)
• Table service, clearing after meals
• Keeping the kitchen in a clean order
• Gardening and lawn maintenance, planting of flowers, vegetables and mowing the lawn (an additional groundsperson employed)
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the garden, the paths & terraces 
• Maintenance & cleaning of the pool 
• Running errands, grocery shopping, budget management 
• Chauffeur for the family
• Maintenance of vehicles (cleaning inside/outside)
• Managing any external contractors and suppliers and staff
• Reporting to the owner 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Speaking English / Italian (Ideally)
• Basic Cooking skills (Chef is hired for the Summer Months)
• Driving licence
• Flexible and discreet
• Hardworking and loyal
• Looking for a long term candidates

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Permanent
• Live in – Currently private bedroom with ensuite, however Staff Accommodation is being built
• Salary - €1200 per week + €50 per week (food allowance)
• Vehicle supplied
• ASAP Start
• Ideally no pets (but may consider)

JOB FILLED