Newborn Specialist | Melbourne VIC | 3 days a week | NRECB

A wonderful opportunity is available for an experienced, nurturing and reliable Nanny to join a warm family and provide dedicated daytime care for their beautiful 9-week-old baby.

The family is looking for someone who is confident and knowledgeable with newborns and who takes a calm, responsive and safety-focused approach to care.

👪 About the Family
The family is warm, respectful and appreciative, and places a strong emphasis on safe, responsive and nurturing care.

They value consistency around feeding, sleep and settling, as well as clear and open communication throughout the day. They are looking for someone who will become a trusted and supportive presence within their home.The successful nanny will be caring for their young baby and will play an important role in supporting the family's day-to-day wellbeing during this busy stage of family life.


👶 Childcare Responsibilities
Providing warm, nurturing and attentive care
Preparing and providing feeds, including formula as directed
Burping and settling the baby
Following the family's established sleep and settling routines
Putting the baby down for naps in accordance with safe-sleep guidelines
Changing nappies and maintaining the baby's comfort throughout the day
Recognising and responding appropriately to the baby's hunger, tiredness and other cues
Engaging in age-appropriate activities such as tummy time and simple sensory play
Taking the baby on short outings when agreed with the family
Providing regular updates regarding feeds, naps, nappies and settling
Communicating promptly about any concerns or changes
Maintaining a tidy and organised baby environment
Washing and sterilising bottles
Assisting with baby laundry
Light meal preparation would be appreciated where time allows

📌The Family's Approach to Care

The family is looking for a nanny who genuinely aligns with their parenting philosophy and understands the importance of calm, responsive and consistent infant care.

Their approach includes:
Following strict safe-sleep practices
Always placing baby on their back to sleep in a clear cot
Maintaining close and attentive supervision
Following the baby's cues around feeding, sleep and settling
Creating predictable daily rhythms around feeds and naps
Encouraging age-appropriate tummy time and sensory play
Limiting screen exposure and prioritising interaction and engagement
Using calm, patient and respectful communication
Supporting gentle settling and early self-soothing while responding promptly when baby is distressed
Adapting calmly as the baby's needs and routines change

🌟The ideal candidate will be:
Experienced and confident caring for newborns
Warm, nurturing and genuinely passionate about infant care
Calm, patient and attentive
Highly reliable and punctual
Safety-conscious and responsible
Confident recognising newborn cues
A clear and proactive communicator
Comfortable following established family routines
Open to feedback and respectful of the family's parenting approach
Able to use initiative and sound judgement within agreed boundaries
Flexible and adaptable as the baby's needs and routines change

🔹Essential Requirements

The family particularly values a nanny who will remain fully present and engaged while caring for their baby, with personal phone use kept aside during care.

💬 Why Join This Family?
This is an opportunity to become a valued and trusted part of a warm family during an important stage of their lives.

The family is incredibly appreciative of the support a nanny can provide and is looking for someone who will bring kindness, reliability, warmth and sound judgement to the role.

If you are an experienced newborn nanny who takes pride in providing safe, responsive and nurturing care, we would love to hear from you.