GOVERNESS

Reporting to the Station Managers you will provide complete care for the children in the employer’s home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. Create a secure, nurturing and stimulating setting in which the children will thrive and develop. Most importantly, you must bring a personality of fun and infectious energy to encourage learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, preparing and supervising meals and snacks for the children
Cleaning and washing up after children’s meals
Supervising baths
Dressing children appropriate to the child’s activities
Washing and ironing children’s clothes
Scheduling and coordinating children’s activities
Undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children
Undertaking appropriate educational activities with the children
Undertaking appropriate outdoor activities with the children
Supervise and assist children with School of the Air and undertake homework responsibilities
Planning and supervising rest, bed and nap times




Reading to and with the children
Tidying children’s bedrooms and play areas
Reinforcing appropriate discipline for the children
Implementing daily routines
Completing light housework
Being adaptable to change routines to be involved in station activities
Potentially feeding of poddy calves, chickens etc and caring for animals with the children

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Adequate experience or training in caring for children
Communicate regularly with parent about progress, challenges and all other relevant matters
High level of patience and empathy
A robust work ethic and commitment to working safely

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
A genuine passion for childcare, education, and station life
Experience supporting children’s education
Current Working with Children check or ability to obtain
Current advanced first aid certificate

📌 Station Governess Halls Creek
🏢 Yougawalla Pastoral
📍 Halls Creek