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In-Home Childcare Jobs in Hawthorn
In-home childcare jobs in Hawthorn place qualified early childhood educators with family households near the suburb's private schools, many needing consistent after-school support.
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What the work looks like in Hawthorn
Hawthorn families frequently need after-school care and school pickup around the private schools along Glenferrie Road, alongside regular part-time bookings for younger children not yet at school. It is a stable, appointment-based suburb with a steady base of recurring work rather than casual, last-minute sessions.
What carers earn in Hawthorn
A Certificate III qualified educator earns from $40 per hour for one child in Hawthorn, 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.
Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
Hawthorn and Glenferrie stations sit on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, and tram 16 runs along Glenferrie Road with tram 109 along Riversdale Road, putting most family homes a short walk from a station or tram stop.
Nearby areas covered from Hawthorn
Carers based in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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.
Hawthorn childcare jobs FAQ
Are there in-home childcare jobs in Hawthorn?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Little Ones matches qualified early childhood educators with Hawthorn families, particularly for after-school care and school pickup roles.
Do I need a car for childcare jobs in Hawthorn?
Not for every role, but school pickup positions require a current driver's licence and an appropriate vehicle. Families supply the required child restraints for pickup bookings.
What qualification do Hawthorn families look for?
A minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is required for every carer on the platform, with a current WWCC, first aid certificate, police check and pertussis vaccination.
Qualified early childhood educator in Hawthorn? Join our team
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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