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In-Home Childcare Jobs in Toorak
In-home childcare jobs in Toorak place qualified early childhood educators with established families in some of the largest homes on our books.
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What the work looks like in Toorak
Toorak households often book a dedicated full-time carer or a consistent regular part-time arrangement rather than casual sessions, and value a carer who can commit long-term to one family. Degree and diploma-qualified educators are frequently sought here specifically for their professional background.
What carers earn in Toorak
A Certificate III qualified educator earns from $40 per hour for one child in Toorak, 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.
Toorak 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 Toorak
Trams 8 and 58 run through Toorak along Toorak Road and Malvern Road, and Toorak station on the Sandringham line sits at the suburb's centre, putting most homes a short walk from public transport.
Nearby areas covered from Toorak
Carers based in Toorak 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 Toorak 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.
Toorak childcare jobs FAQ
Does Nest and Nurture Little Ones place carers in Toorak?
Yes. We match qualified early childhood educators with Toorak families, most commonly for regular part-time or full-time dedicated carer roles.
Do Toorak families pay more for higher qualifications?
Yes. A Diploma-qualified carer starts at $50 per hour for one child and a degree-qualified carer at $55 per hour, compared to $40 per hour for Certificate III -- the platform fee stays a flat $15 per hour at every level.
What experience do I need to join?
A minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and at least two years of verified childcare experience, along with a current WWCC, 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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