Au Pair Required For Small Family In January 2025 - 6 Months Minimum

We are looking for a fun loving au pair to join my small family of three to help with my 2 boys aged 6 & 3. We live approx. 500ks west of Sydney in Central West, New South Wales near Gilgandra.

A driver’s license, good English and a positive attitude are all essential.

We live on a farm, and I operate a cabinet making business so the opportunity to help with work to count towards second year visa is available. I would be looking for a minimum of 6 months if possible. Start date would be in January.

I share custody of my boys which is arranged as a week on, week off basis, Monday to Monday. I require help during my week with the boys which includes the 5 business days of the week on and the following Monday as the kids go off to daycare/school on the week off.
Our current au pair works 3 days during the off week with friends and family of mine to make extra money which would still be available.

General weekly duties include:
• Dropping off and picking up kids from school bus and/or school and day care each weekday.
• Meal preparation for kids’ lunches & dinners as well as supervising eating of dinner each school day.
• Some help with 6-year-olds homework (reading).
• House cleaning. This will include kitchen, bathroom, beds, floors, windows, etc as required.
• Tidying up after the children during the week and assisting with washing, folding and ironing.
• The 3-year-old stays home Fridays so will require care for the day and flexibility for other days/afternoons where required.
• Some general home maintenance during time without kids. i.e. painting, gardening.
• Flexible availability on Saturdays on very rare occasions. Sunday you will generally not be required.
• A genuine interest in children is essential.

I will be present and assisting most of the time outside of my work hours as I value this time with the boys. The boys are fun and very loving, making them easy to get along with.

Hourly rate is around $22-23 per hour before tax. Generally, you would do at least 48 hours during my 6 days plus the extra on the other days with other employers. Pay is fortnightly.

Accommodation - I have a cottage on site which can be used for accommodation. This would cost $100 per week and would be deducted from wages. This includes power, water and unlimited internet. The cottage is a fully furnished 2-bedroom house which has been newly renovated.

Vehicle - A vehicle can be provided. It is a 2016 Subaru Outback which would cost $75 per week. This would also be deducted from wages. All fuel would be provided for use with the kids, but I would expect contribution for long distance personal use.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our family, I look forward to hearing from you!