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Rock On Nannies

Nannies Rock

2023 Nannies Rock: Inspired today by the longevity of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones as  both release new music in 2023.

35 years and counting; Louise Dunham is the owner and director of Placement Solutions,

35 years and counting; Louise Dunham is the owner and director of Placement Solutions,

a leading Australian nanny and household staff agency.

Melbourne Nannies joined International Nanny Training Day - A great success.

Melbourne Nannies joined International Nanny Training Day - A great success.

Placement Solutions were proud to be the major sponsor for the 11 th year since 2012, of the International Nanny Training Event in Melbourne.Together also with Sydney this year we kicked off the day first followedon by the UK, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Mexico and the USA. It was a day of learning, training, mentoring, discussion and networking. Professional Career nannies lets see you in April 2024.

in home childcare

Five common mistakes made by new parents

With 35 years of experience in the in home childcare industry means Louise has seen a lot of parents grappling with the challenges of a new baby.

7 reasons WHY you should Nanny through an Agency

7 reasons WHY you should Nanny through an Agency

While operating as a ‘solo’ Nanny may seem an attractive idea, it can also be challenging- Here are 7 reasons to work through an agency.

Workshop room full of attendees

Maintaining your Professional Development

The responsibility for maintaining your Professional competencies is yours, so please review this annually to stay compliant with the industry standards.

“Life Long Learning”- Professional Development is key!

“Life Long Learning”- Professional Development is key!

Your career is in Your hands… Professional Development experience could be what makes you more attractive to a potential employer or client, as it could give you that edge within a recruitment process.

No matter what career path we choose, what is it that makes a professional stand apart from others in the field?

PEACE of mind for your interview with families

PEACE of mind for your interview with families

After the thorough screening process within our recruitment department you might go for another interview with our families for them to choose the best match for their family.

Such an interview usually takes place in the family’s homes and can be quite scary.

How do you succeed in one of those interviews?

We suggest you use a PEACE approach to your interviews.

Phone manners matter

Phone manners matter

As important as the face-to-face interview is, your recruitment process begins a lot earlier. And while there are lots of articles out there that focus on your resume, a crucial part of the process is the first call from your potential future employer.

The recruiter is not just making a phone call to book you in for an interview, they are pre-screening you to see how you present yourself over the phone, and whether your answers are applicable and valid for the advertised position.  This is your opportunity to make a positive first impression.

Testimonial from Mellissa P

Testimonial from Mellissa P

Read the testimonials from our lovely Melbourne and Sydney nannies here at Placement Solutions. 

Fantastic recognition through not one, but two, prestigious awards

Fantastic recognition through not one, but two, prestigious awards

Not only was Placement Solutions the first agency from outside the USA to win these awards, but we were the first agency to win two awards in the same year.

It's our 30th Anniversary!

It's our 30th Anniversary!

1988. 30 years ago. The world’s population was just on five billion (it’s now 7.6 billion). Bob Hawke was Australia’s prime minister in our bicentenary year, Home and Away aired for the first time, ‘I Should be so Lucky’ was a number-one hit for Kylie Minogue, Rain Man topped the movie box office and Nintendo released the first Gameboy.