Live in Nannies
Live In Nannies – Everything You Need to Know
Dream Nannies connects families with thoroughly screened, experienced live in nannies across Australia. Whether you’re searching for dependable child care or looking to streamline the hiring process, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Why Choose a Live In Nanny?
A live in nanny offers families flexible, reliable child care with the added benefit of convenience. Unlike daycare or part-time help, a live in nanny provides support directly from your home, making it easier to manage busy schedules, irregular work hours, or multiple children.
With a live in nanny, your family benefits from:
Consistent care tailored to your children’s routines
Extra help with household tasks related to the kids
Greater flexibility for early mornings, evenings, or weekends
A trusted caregiver becoming part of your family’s everyday life
For many families, having a live in nanny means less stress, more time, and peace of mind knowing their children are cared for at home.
A Step Up From Au Pairs
Live-in Nannies offer more experience, longer placements (contracts of 12 Months) and are suitable for sole charge care of babies upwards.
What Makes Our Live In Nannies Stand Out?
Proven childcare experience or formal childcare qualifications
Personally interviewed and reference-checked
Valid First Aid Certificates
Police Checks and Working With Children Checks
On-going support and access to a national nanny community
We carefully assess each live in nanny for experience, skills, and compatibility to ensure the perfect match for your family.
Many of our live in nanny candidates already work in the childcare industry, bringing hands-on experience, professional nannying skills, and childcare qualifications. Whether they’re starting their nanny career or expanding their experience while living in a new location, our candidates are committed, professional, and passionate about working with families.
We source live in nannies from across Australia as well as qualified junior nannies from New Zealand and the UK.
What Families Must Know About Employing Live In Nannies
Hiring a live in nanny involves key legal and financial responsibilities:
Employment Status
Most live in nannies are considered employees under Australian law.
Families must meet employer obligations such as pay, tax, superannuation, and workers’ compensation.
Pay and Award Rates
Live in nannies must be paid at least the Miscellaneous Award minimum wage.
Market rates often exceed this, depending on experience and role requirements.
- Pay must include agreed live in allowances or deductions.
For award details, visit: Fair Work Australia
Contracts and Agreements
It is essential to have a formal employment contract outlining:
Working hours
Duties and responsibilities
Live in accommodation terms
Household rules
Domestic Payroll will also provide said contracts for your family when you register through us.
Payroll and Tax
Dream Nannies partners with Domestic Payroll to provide families with a seamless, stress-free payroll, tax management service and contracts.
Live In Nanny Employment Costs
Understanding the costs involved helps families make informed decisions:
Hourly pay rates depend on age, experience, and role responsibilities
Live in nannies are covered under the Miscellaneous Award
Families may deduct costs for board and lodging where applicable
Additional costs include:
Workers’ compensation insurance
Superannuation (if over 30 hours per week)
Payroll set up and management
We’ll guide you through all of this during your consultation.
How Dream Nannies Helps You Hire a Live In Nanny
Hiring a live in nanny isn’t just about finding the right person — it’s also about setting things up properly. That’s where Dream Nannies provides complete support.
Included With Every Live In Nanny Placement
When you hire through Dream Nannies, you’ll receive:
A detailed interview guide
Our Family Guide to Employing a Live In Nanny
A template offer letter and employment contract
A nanny tool kit for easy onboarding
On-going agency support for both family and nanny
We handle coordinating interviews, negotiating pay rates, and providing clear advice about legal obligations.
And if things don’t work out? We offer a 1-month free replacement/trial period with every live in nanny placement.