Babysitter jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$37 an hour (about A$4,350–A$6,400 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of evenings and weekends. Employers ask for childcare experience and references and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$25–A$37
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$4,350–A$6,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Evenings and weekends
- Open now
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Open babysitter positions in Melbourne
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Register as a BabysitterAbout babysitter jobs in Melbourne
A babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. In Melbourne, VIC, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Melbourne, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Melbourne is known for healthcare, education, technology, and advanced manufacturing, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as ANZ, NAB, Telstra, Monash Health, CSL, and the University of Melbourne. Melbourne's Parkville precinct is one of the largest biomedical research concentrations in the Southern Hemisphere.
Main duties
- Supervise children and keep them safe
- Follow bedtime and meal routines
- Play, read and keep children busy
- Help older children with homework
- Update parents at the end of the shift
Babysitter pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why babysitter pay here sits above the Australia average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a babysitter
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in Melbourne?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Melbourne.
Melbourne is often described as “Medical Research and Education Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Childcare experience and references
- Paediatric first aid
- Background check for work with children
- Availability evenings or weekends
Working in Australia
- Right to work in Australia: Workers must hold a visa with work rights; check eligibility through the government’s VEVO service.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a national police check and, for roles with children, a state Working With Children Check; NDIS worker screening applies to some disability support roles.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the national minimum wage or the applicable award rate.
- Contract: A written agreement covering hours, pay rates, penalty rates and leave is strongly recommended.
Live-in or live-out?
Most babysitter roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your babysitter experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Australia right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a babysitter earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Babysitter jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$25–A$37 an hour (about A$4,350–A$6,400 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in babysitter jobs in Melbourne?
Most positions are live-out. Most babysitter roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a babysitter in Australia?
Employers ask for childcare experience and references, paediatric first aid and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a babysitter do day to day?
A babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. Typical duties include supervise children and keep them safe, follow bedtime and meal routines, play, read and keep children busy.
How do I apply for babysitter jobs in Melbourne on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Melbourne hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a babysitter work?
A typical schedule is evenings and weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.