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In-Home Childcare Jobs in St Kilda
In-home childcare jobs in St Kilda suit qualified early childhood educators who want consistent work with families in the apartments and family homes around the foreshore and Fitzroy Street.
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What the work looks like in St Kilda
St Kilda has a mix of apartment-based young families and larger family homes further from the beach, so bookings range from casual evening and weekend sessions to regular weekly care while parents work. Families here often want a carer available around irregular hospitality and retail shift patterns common in the area.
What carers earn in St Kilda
A Certificate III qualified educator earns from $40 per hour for one child in St Kilda, 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.
St Kilda 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 St Kilda
The Route 96 tram runs the length of St Kilda into the CBD, and buses along Barkly Street and Carlisle Street connect to Balaclava and Windsor, so most homes are reachable without a car.
Nearby areas covered from St Kilda
Carers based in St Kilda 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 St Kilda 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.
St Kilda childcare jobs FAQ
Are there in-home childcare jobs in St Kilda?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Little Ones matches qualified early childhood educators with families in St Kilda for casual, regular part-time and full-time in-home care. You set your own available days, hours and the suburbs you are willing to work in.
How much do nanny jobs in St Kilda 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 takes a flat $15 per hour fee -- there is no percentage cut.
What do I need to join as a carer in St Kilda?
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 and at least two years of verified childcare experience.
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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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