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In-Home Childcare Jobs in South Yarra
In-home childcare jobs in South Yarra suit qualified educators comfortable working with busy professional families in the apartment towers and townhouses around Chapel Street and Toorak Road.
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What the work looks like in South Yarra
South Yarra families are often dual-income professionals who need consistent weekday care or a dedicated full-time carer, alongside casual bookings for evenings out and work-from-home days. Apartment living means many jobs are close together, which suits carers taking on more than one family in the area.
What carers earn in South Yarra
A Certificate III qualified educator earns from $40 per hour for one child in South Yarra, 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.
South Yarra 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 South Yarra
South Yarra station sits on the Sandringham, Frankston, Pakenham and Cranbourne lines, and trams 8 and 78 run along Toorak Road and Chapel Street, covering most apartment blocks without needing a car.
Nearby areas covered from South Yarra
Carers based in South Yarra 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 South Yarra 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.
South Yarra childcare jobs FAQ
Are there nanny jobs in South Yarra?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Little Ones matches qualified early childhood educators with South Yarra families for casual sessions, regular part-time care and full-time dedicated carer roles.
How much do in-home childcare jobs in South Yarra pay?
Carers earn from $40 per hour for one child with a Certificate III qualification, rising by $20 per hour for each additional child. The platform fee is a flat $15 per hour at every qualification tier.
Do I need my own clients to work in South Yarra?
No. Nest and Nurture Little Ones handles client acquisition and matching. Families browse your profile and request an interview -- you decide whether the match suits you before any booking is confirmed.
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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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