Au pair / nanny
Care for children in a family setting under an agreed schedule and duties.
AUSTRALIA · JOB GUIDE
Care & community
This is not a single quick-entry category. Nannying, disability support, aged care and qualified early childhood work require different experience, checks and supervision.
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This could suit you if…
You want people-focused work and can offer patience, reliability and continuity to children or adults needing support.
The trade-offs
The responsibility goes beyond being friendly. Screening, qualifications and personal-care duties differ between roles, and short stays may not suit every employer.
01 / UNDERSTAND THE JOB
Which role suits your experience?
Disability support worker
Assist a person with the activities and goals in their support plan.
Aged-care support worker
Support older people with daily activities within the assigned role.
Qualified childcare educator
Provide education and care in a regulated service at the qualification level you hold.
Where & when
Treat these as continuity-of-care roles. Short travel availability may not suit an employer or family. Confirm before paying for checks or a course.
02 / CHECK YOUR STARTING POINT
What you need before applying
Match the requirement to the role
Check NSW child-related screening for relevant duties. NDIS screening applies to relevant roles, not automatically every job. Early childhood qualification recognition is separate from an au pair arrangement.
English you’ll use at work
Accurate handovers, understanding care plans and recording concerns matter. Be honest about your communication confidence and ask about support and supervision.
03 / CLOSE A SKILL GAP
Training to consider
Choose the credential the job needs. An optional skills course is different from a required qualification.
TAFE NSW individual support courses
Dates and fees are listed through the provider’s booking route.
Course details
Individual Support qualifications offer ageing and disability pathways, with practical placement. Duration and fees depend on the campus and intake; subsidised prices have residency and other eligibility conditions.
Prices observed 14 October 2026.
04 / FIND A HIRING ROUTE
Companies & agencies to approach
These links take you to recruitment channels. Check current vacancies, location and work rights for the individual role.
We’re still verifying suitable employer contacts for this category. Use the requirements above to identify the roles you can apply for.
Australian early-learning centres
G8 Education
Direct educator recruitment with qualification-based pathways and centre vacancies. Includes casual roles; trainee and qualified educator routes are distinct.
Residential and home-care services
BaptistCare
Care-worker recruitment includes personal-care vacancies, traineeships and supported entry pathways. Select residential or home care to match the work you want.
05 / MAKE A USEFUL APPLICATION
Show the experience that matters
On your CV
Use genuine care experience, references and verified qualifications. Describe boundaries, reliability and safeguarding awareness without sharing former clients’ personal details.
Include availability, location, work rights and current credentials.
Before accepting an offer
Ask which checks and qualifications apply, what training is paid, the level of supervision, travel between clients and expected commitment.
06 / CHECK THE DETAILS
Official guidance & learning
G8 Education — official recruitment · checked 17 October 2026
BaptistCare — official recruitment · checked 17 October 2026
Sources and research dates
Research reviewed 14 October 2026. Recruitment pages are not confirmed vacancies. Course availability, prices, provider recognition and visa suitability need checking for your circumstances.