Hybrid Nanny-Educator & Household Manager | Balaclava VIC | Monday to Friday | Flexible Hours | NHCNJT

📍 Location: Balaclava, VIC
🗓️ Schedule: Monday to Friday – flexible hours to be negotiated
🧒 Children: One child, aged 8 years
💼 Start Date: 18 August 2026

👪 About the Family
This warm, welcoming and values-driven family is seeking an experienced Nanny-Educator & Household Manager to support their busy household. The family is built around kindness, respect, strong family connections and spending quality time together.
The role involves supporting a father and his confident, active 8-year-old son, who enjoys basketball, outdoor activities and keeping busy. The family's adult son, aged 20, also resides at home and is independent; however, some household management tasks relating to his laundry and general household needs will form part of the role.
The family also owns a beach house in Flinders, and there may be opportunities to assist with preparing the property for weekends and holidays, or occasionally accompany the family when required.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a high-net-worth household that values professionalism, discretion, trust and long-term relationships.

📌 About the Role
This is far more than a traditional nanny position. The family is seeking a mature, proactive and highly organised professional who enjoys creating well-run homes, preparing nutritious meals and supporting a busy family to thrive.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the household while also providing care and support to the family's energetic 8-year-old. The role offers significant autonomy and would suit someone who takes pride in anticipating needs, creating order and maintaining high standards within the home.
The family enjoys an active lifestyle, has a great sense of humour and places a strong emphasis on warmth, kindness and respect. They are seeking someone who shares these values and is looking for a long-term position where they can become a trusted and valued part of the household.

🌟 Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy supporting busy families and creating calm, organised and welcoming home environments.
They will be:
• Mature, reliable and trustworthy.
• Warm, caring and approachable.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Naturally proactive and able to anticipate household needs.
• Comfortable managing a home independently.
• A confident home cook who enjoys preparing healthy family meals.
• Energetic enough to engage with an active 8-year-old.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Professional, discreet and respectful of privacy.
• Someone with a positive attitude and a great sense of humour.
• Seeking a long-term role where they can build a meaningful relationship with the family.

✨ Essential Requirements
• Current Australian Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
• Previous experience as a Nanny, Household Manager, Family Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong cooking skills and confidence preparing family meals.
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent professional references.
• Full Australian working rights.

❤️ Why You'll Love This Role
This is a rare opportunity to join a warm, respectful and appreciative family in a long-term position that offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a genuine impact. Working within a high-net-worth household, the successful candidate will be trusted, valued and supported while enjoying a rewarding role that combines childcare, household management and family support.