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In-Home Childcare Jobs in Fitzroy
In-home childcare jobs in Fitzroy connect qualified early childhood educators with young families in the suburb's terrace houses, most wanting flexible or part-time care.
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What the work looks like in Fitzroy
Fitzroy families are typically younger, creative-industry professionals in terrace houses who need casual evening sessions or a set weekly arrangement around non-standard work hours. Bookings here tend to favour carers comfortable with flexible, varied schedules rather than a fixed nine-to-five routine.
What carers earn in Fitzroy
A Certificate III qualified educator earns from $40 per hour for one child in Fitzroy, 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.
Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy
Tram 11 runs along Brunswick Street and tram 86 along Smith Street, both giving direct access into the CBD in under fifteen minutes. There is no train station directly in Fitzroy, so carers typically travel by tram or car.
Nearby areas covered from Fitzroy
Carers based in Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy 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.
Fitzroy childcare jobs FAQ
Are there in-home childcare jobs in Fitzroy?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Little Ones matches qualified early childhood educators with Fitzroy families for casual sessions and regular part-time care.
Can I set flexible hours for Fitzroy families?
Yes. You set the days and hours you are available. Fitzroy families often need evening or non-standard hours care, which suits carers with flexible availability.
What do I need to join?
A minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a current Working With Children Check, first aid certificate, police check and pertussis vaccination.
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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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