*Hours: Initially 4 hours per day, 3 days per week, with the possibility of increasing both hours and days depending on the family’s needs.

Our lovely St Leonards family is seeking an experienced and caring newborn nanny to assist with their third baby, due in late December 2026.

The role will focus primarily on newborn care while providing practical assistance to Mum as she recovers from a planned C-section. Mum will be at home during the placement and is looking for a nanny who is confident working alongside a parent and can take initiative when needed.

The family also has two older children, aged 9 and 3, who attend school and daycare. The nanny will not be responsible for their care.

The ideal nanny will have extensive newborn experience, a gentle and nurturing approach, and a strong understanding of infant development, safe sleep practices and the importance of supporting a mother during her postnatal recovery.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:
• Providing attentive and nurturing care for the newborn.
• Assisting with feeding, bottle preparation, settling, nappy changes and infant hygiene.
• Following safe sleep practices and supporting the baby's developing routine.
• Engaging in gentle, age-appropriate activities to support early development.




• Providing practical newborn-related assistance to allow Mum time to rest and recover from her C-section.
• Washing and sterilising bottles and feeding equipment, as required.
• Assisting with baby laundry and keeping the nursery and baby-related areas tidy and organised.
• Monitoring the baby's wellbeing and maintaining open communication with Mum.
• Working collaboratively with Mum and adapting to the family's changing needs.

To Apply, You MUST Have the Following Experience, Attitude and Qualifications:
• A minimum of two child-related references.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, including infant CPR.
• National Police
• Extensive hands-on experience caring for newborns, preferably in a professional nanny role.
• Confidence with newborn feeding, settling, hygiene and safe sleep practices.
• Previous experience supporting families during the postnatal period is highly regarded.
• A calm, caring, patient and reliable personality.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work comfortably alongside Mum.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive command of English.
• Non-smoker.

📌 Temporary 3-Month Newborn & Postnatal Support Nanny – St Leonards NSW (North Sydney)
🏢 The Nanny Collective
📍 North Sydney