Hiring a Nanny
Trusted Nanny Recruitment Services for Australian Families
BENEFITS OF HIRING A NANNY IN AUSTRALIA
Unlike daycare centres, a nanny provides one-on-one attention in your child’s familiar environment—helping to support emotional development, daily routines, and learning milestones.
Whether you’re looking to hire a full-time nanny, part-time, after-school support, or specialised newborn care, a professional nanny brings peace of mind through reliability and personalised care.
We Complete these checks for Nannies:
CV and employment history review
References – checked & verified by us
First Aid qualification
Working with Children Checks
ID verification
Dream Nannies will have these attributes :
A Positive “CAN DO” Attitude
A Professional Attitude
A Passion for Childcare
Glowing References
A genuine desire to help families
DISCOVER TRUSTED, PERSONALISED CHILDCARE WITH DREAM NANNIES
At Dream Nannies, we specialise in connecting Australian families with experienced, reliable, and thoroughly screened nannies who provide personalised in-home childcare. Whether you’re looking for a full-time live-in nanny, a part-time after-school carer, or a maternity nanny for your newborn, our expert team is here to make the process simple, safe, and stress-free. With over a decade of experience and a reputation for excellence, Dream Nannies offers tailored nanny recruitment services that put your family’s needs first.
PLACEMENT PROCESS
1. Contact us for a friendly and FREE consultation with one of our team.
2. Complete an easy registration process.
3. We advertise your role and search our database for suitable nannies.
4. Nannies are interviewed and suitable candidates are sent to you.
5. You meet and interview potential nannies.
6. You offer your Nanny the role.
7. We provide payroll services, template contracts & set-up documents.
Paying Your Nanny
Families who engage a nanny become an employer so it’s important to have the right information to be able to set up your nanny arrangement correctly.
Dream Nannies have partnered with Payroll Services for families employing a Nanny
Both companies are specialist in private domestic employment and offer simple, cost effective payroll services to ensure families meet employer obligations with the ATO & Fair Work
Domestic Payroll – www.domesticpayroll.com for Live In and Live Out Nanny arrangements
Nanny Pay – http://www.nannypay.com.au/dream-nannies for Live out arrangements only
NannyPay
NannyPay is your dedicated payroll solutions provider for hassle-free nanny payments. We handle everything from wage transfers to tax obligations, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for both families and nannies.
Domestic Payroll
Domestic Payroll is here to help as your employment administrators, while you remain in control as the employer.
DAY NANNIES
For working families, nannies provide exceptional support for your family. More than just a caregiver or an employee -nannies become an extended part of your family, providing personalised care to your children. From engaging in imaginative play, planning educational activities to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, our nannies are here to make your family life easier. Nannies also help with the school runs, after school activities, helping with homework, preparing meals and assisting with light housework.
Nannies can work the hours you require, full time, part time, live out or live in.
MATERNITY & NIGHT NANNIES
For new families having a newborn can be a confusing and exhausting time. Dream Nannies work with specialist nannies that provide new families support with setting routines and sleep patterns.
A night nanny is an experienced nanny who offers overnight assistance, allowing new parents to get the rest they need and will work with parents to establish sleep routines so your new baby will soon be sleeping through the night.
Our Maternity nannies specialise in guiding families through the early stages of parenthood, They offer invaluable support, helping families adapt to the demands of a new born, from feeding techniques to establishing routines.
Our Night Nannies and Maternity Nannies help families and their new babies get the best start in life offering much needed comfort, peace of mind and blissful sleep!
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Experience the convenience and care of our after-school nannies. An after-school nanny can step in when the school bell rings, providing essential support for your family’s busy routine. Assisting with homework, engaging in activities, and preparing children’s dinners are all part of their duties.
After school nannies are generally studying a childcare related course, and have experience in this role.
HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
A Household Manager is a game-changer for busy Australian families, giving you back precious time by seamlessly blending childcare with expert home management.
Think of them as your family’s personal organiser and helping hand.
They’ll look after the kids, handling school runs, activities, and homework, while also keeping your home running smoothly. This means tackling meal prep, getting the laundry done, and even ticking off those never-ending errands.
Families hire our Household Managers to cut down on stress, get more organised, and free up time to actually enjoy family life.
It’s all about making your daily grind a whole lot easier and more fun!
IN HOME CARE IHC
Unfortunately, there are no Child Care Rebates or Benefits available for families hiring Nannies. However, for families the In-Home Care (IHC) scheme is available for families that can’t access other forms of child care, such as centre-based care or family day care. This could be because:
– You live in a rural or remote area.
– You work non-standard hours.
– Your family has challenging or complex needs.
In-home care can only be provided by an IHC Approved Service – Dream Nannies can recruit your Educator for you, however visit: https://ihc.org.au/
for all the relevant information and to find out if your family is eligible for Childcare Subsidies contact Centrelink directly or follow this link –
NDIS SPECIAL NEEDS
PARENTS CAN UTILISE NDIS FUNDING TO ACCESS SUPPORT FOR IN-HOME CARE .
If you are the parent of a child with disability, you may be eligible for an NDIS plan which can offer your child personalised care and support through a compassionate and skilled Dream Nannies Support Nanny.
Through NDIS funding, parents can access support and assistance for children at home. Our support workers will come to your home and care for your children, offering family support & assistance. They can also help with household chores, such as light housework, cleaning and preparing meals
We’re here to provide nurturing support and childcare that suits your unique requirements.
Dream Nannies is not a registered NDIS Provider, however, you can use NDIS funding if you are plan-managed or self-managed, so please Contact us to learn more about how Dream Nannies can help and make a positive difference in your lives.
For more information on NDIS, please visit the NDIS website
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - FOR WHEN LIFE THROWS US LEMONS!
LIVE IN OR LIVE OUT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
– Holiday/Travel Nannies.
– Proxy Parenting – live-in help when parents are away.
– Temporary Help/Maternity Cover.
FOR FAMILIES THAT RECRUIT DIRECTLY
If you find a Nanny privately, we can support you with payroll, interview and reference checks, and a template contract and set up documents.
Our Find your Own Nanny Pack includes:
A working with Children Check verification, two reference checks, a video interview with your Nanny and a standard employment contract.
WHY HAVE A NANNY?
There are many benefits of hiring a nanny compared to using daycare:
- Flexibility – Nannies work to suit your hours. They care for children that may not be suited to childcare or for families working shifts.
- Individual Care – A nanny can spend more quality time with your children. Daycare environments do not suit all children.
- Not having to miss work due to sickness –If your child is sick, you can rest assured that they are at home being cared at the same time allowing you to continue working. Unlike daycare where they are not able to attend, and you have to miss work to stay at home.
- Help around the home – Nannies can also help with light housework, washing and cooking.
- Cost Effective – The cost of a nanny is not dependant on the number of children. So for 2 or more children having a nanny is a very cost-effective solution.
- Nanny Sharing – To cut costs, many parents share their nanny with another family, this is becoming increasingly popular, especially in cities. For successful nanny sharing its important to find a local family where this arrangement works well for both of you.
Nannies can be live in or live out, full time or part time, you let us know your families requirements and we will match you up with fabulous candidates that suit your needs.