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In-Home Childcare Jobs in Camberwell
In-home childcare jobs in Camberwell suit qualified educators looking for longer-term, recurring work with established family households around the Junction.
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What the work looks like in Camberwell
Camberwell is one of our larger-property suburbs, with established families more often booking a regular weekly carer or a full-time dedicated carer than casual, one-off sessions. Many households have school-age children, so after-school and school holiday care are common alongside younger-age bookings.
What carers earn in Camberwell
A Certificate III qualified educator earns from $40 per hour for one child in Camberwell, rising by $20 per hour for each additional child in care -- $60/hr for two, $80/hr for three, $100/hr for four. Diploma-qualified carers start at $50/hr and degree-qualified carers at $55/hr for one child. The platform takes a flat $15 per hour fee at every tier -- there is no percentage cut.
For comparison, a Cert III educator in a childcare centre earns from $29.52 per hour under the Children's Services Award. Full-time care for one child through Nest and Nurture Little Ones is $1,520 per week at the Certificate III rate, and overnight newborn shifts (9pm-7am) pay a flat $200 to the carer, with any active care beyond the base billed at $55/hr and kept in full.
Camberwell pay reference
Platform fee is a flat $15/hr at every qualification tier -- the carer keeps everything else.
What you need to join
A minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a current Working With Children Check, HLTAID012 child-specific first aid, a national police check, pertussis vaccination, at least two years of verified childcare experience and two references. Carers work as independent contractors and need an ABN. School pickup roles additionally require a current driver's licence and an appropriate vehicle -- families supply all child restraints.
Getting around Camberwell
Camberwell station is a major interchange on the Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein lines, and trams 16 and 72 both service the Camberwell Junction area, one of the busiest transport hubs in the inner east.
Nearby areas covered from Camberwell
Carers based in Camberwell often pick up families in these neighbouring suburbs too:
Why Nest and Nurture Little Ones vs an agency
Every qualification is verified before a profile goes live, and Camberwell families interview their carer online before any booking is confirmed -- so you know who you are meeting before you show up. Pricing is fixed and visible before you accept a booking, the platform fee stays a flat $15/hr regardless of qualification or child count, and pay runs automatically every Wednesday for the prior week's work.
Camberwell childcare jobs FAQ
Does Nest and Nurture Little Ones place carers in Camberwell?
Yes. We match qualified early childhood educators with Camberwell families for regular part-time, full-time and school holiday care.
What type of childcare work is common in Camberwell?
Mostly regular, recurring bookings with established family households, including after-school and school holiday care for school-age children.
How much do childcare jobs in Camberwell pay?
Carers earn from $40 per hour for one child, rising by $20 per hour for each additional child in care. Full-time care for one child is $1,520 per week at the Certificate III rate.
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From $40/hr for one child, fixed pricing, Wednesday payout, no agency cut. We verify every submission before your profile goes live.
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