Newborn Caregiver jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$37–A$67 an hour (about A$6,400–A$11,600 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$37–A$67
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$6,400–A$11,600
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations
- Open now
- 0
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Open newborn caregiver positions in Melbourne
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Register as a Newborn CaregiverAbout newborn caregiver jobs in Melbourne
Working as a newborn caregiver in Melbourne, VIC means joining a private household. The newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines, and families across Greater Melbourne hire for this role all year round.
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
- Care for newborns day and night
- Support feeding, burping and sleep routines
- Sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry
- Track feeds, sleep and nappies
- Help parents recover and rest
Newborn Caregiver pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why newborn caregiver 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 newborn caregiver
- 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
- Newborn care experience or certification
- Infant CPR and first aid
- Background check
- Ability to work night shifts
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?
Live-in newborn caregiver roles in Melbourne normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your newborn caregiver 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 newborn caregiver earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Newborn Caregiver jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$37–A$67 an hour (about A$6,400–A$11,600 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in newborn caregiver jobs in Melbourne?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in newborn caregiver roles in Melbourne normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a newborn caregiver in Australia?
Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification, infant CPR and first aid and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a newborn caregiver do day to day?
A newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Typical duties include care for newborns day and night, support feeding, burping and sleep routines, sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry.
How do I apply for newborn caregiver 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 newborn caregiver work?
A typical schedule is night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.