The Care Collective is seeking a fun, nurturing and emotionally aware Ongoing Nanny / Personal Assistant for a family based in Southport.

This role will support two girls aged 14 and 10, with a strong focus on trust, connection, routine and emotional reassurance. The family is looking for someone kind, patient and consistent, who can build a genuine relationship with the girls and support them through their daily routines in a calm, structured and flexible way.

This position would suit someone who is caring, practical, reliable and confident supporting pre teen and teenage children. The right person will understand the importance of emotional connection, routine, clear communication and creating a safe, supportive presence within the home.

Driving is a significant part of this role, as the family is based in Southport and the girls attend school in Burleigh. A confident and reliable driver is essential.

Location: Southport, QLD

Start Date: Around 20 July 2026, after the school holidays

Children: Two daughters, aged 14 and 10

Schedule

Week 1:

Monday - Thursday

Morning Support: 7:00am – 9:00am

Afternoon Support: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Week 2:

Tuesday - Friday

Morning Support: 7:00am – 9:00am

Afternoon Support: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Total: 20 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Morning routine support, including breakfast and helping the girls get ready for school

Ensuring the girls have what they need for the school day

Driving the girls from Southport to school in Burleigh

School collection in the afternoons

Homework support and gentle routine guidance

Click and collect where required

Dinner preparation and mealtime support

Supporting the evening routine

Swimming support on Wednesdays

Light household duties and household reset tasks

Changing sheets and tidying bedrooms

Vacuuming and general tidying

Light household organisation

Helping keep the home running smoothly

Providing a calm, reassuring and consistent presence for the girls

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

Kind, nurturing and empathetic

Patient, comforting and emotionally aware

Confident supporting pre teen and teenage children

Able to provide structure and consistency without being overly rigid

A confident and reliable driver with a safe vehicle

Comfortable driving between Southport and Burleigh

Practical, organised and proactive around the home

Creative minded and able to connect with older children

Comfortable around pets

Reliable, professional and committed to ongoing work

Confident supporting routines, transitions and emotional regulation

Sensitive and respectful around dietary and mealtime needs

Additional Information:

The family is looking for someone who can become a trusted and consistent presence within the home. Connection, patience and emotional reassurance are key parts of this role.

There are also important dietary and mealtime considerations within the family. One child requires meals to be provided at certain times, with portions served and monitored. The other child has coeliac disease and is adjusting to this diet. The successful candidate will need to approach mealtimes with sensitivity, patience, consistency and care.

Application Details:

Interested individuals who meet ALL of the above criteria and can provide consistent, high quality care are encouraged to apply. The family seeks someone who will seamlessly integrate into their home and support their child’s growth and development.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the family and The Care Collective Team via Microsoft Teams.