• Brief Program Description:Au Pairs are young adults who can provide child care to a host family in exchange for room, board and a financial stipend. They are a part of a vibrant cultural and educational exchange.
• Is This Program For You:You need to enjoy helping children with homework, assisting in keeping the children's rooms and play area clean, preparing snacks and meals for the children, and dropping them off or picking them up from school or activities.
• Professional Benefits:You will have the opportunity to learn more about children and influence their lives. As an Au Pair you develop a unique and very close bond with the children you care for. Living with a family in their own country gives you an amazing insight into that county’s culture, values and people.
• Minimum Program Length:6 Months
• Maximum Program Length:6 Months
• Program Timing:Year round. January through June is preferred.
• Working Hours:25-45 hours per week.
• Orientation:Upon arrival, au pairs will have a 2 day orientation, including accommodations and contintental breakfasts.
• Language Training:Not necessary.
• Language Requirements:English
• Age Requirements:18-30.

Why is there a placement fee?

Over the years we have met au pairs who have had horrible experiences when they thought they are going into a fantastic overseas au pair job only to find out the family where they were living was not screened, families dismissed au pairs routinely without paying them, and there was no one to turn to for help and support.  No one to look out for them.

At GeoVisions, we have pre-screened the families and the position and in some cases, we have placed au pairs with that family before.  We make sure you're being paid the highest salary possible.  We provide a formal orientation, and we provide a person in Australia to help you and to be there for you.  You will meet other au pairs just like you and we provide social activities with other au pairs.  In fact, if your placement doesn't work out, we will move you to another family or another part of Australia (based on circumstances).

Au Pairs in Australia Must

• Be between 18 and 30 with at least a high school diploma. Currently Au Pairs on this program must be female.
• We can currently take Au Pairs from the United States and Canada.
• Have previous childcare/babysitting experience, and a genuine love of children.
• Be able to commit to 6 months as an au pair.
• Have a minimum of 200 hours of child care experience.
• Provide a medical reference and a background check.
• Be interviewed by phone or Skype to be accepted by the family.
• Have driving experience.
• Have the Working Holiday visa.  This visa allows you to live and work in Australia
• Have references from childcare experience, interest in working with children and have a love of children.

Au Pairs in Australia Receive

• Placement with a carefully screened family.
• A private room and full board.
• A stipend of approximately $180-220 AUD for 34-45 hours of childcare.
• The possibility to use the family’s car.
• At least one full day and one half day off per week.
• Applicants who stay 6 months you receive 2 weeks unpaid holiday.
• Completion bonus of AUD$500 upon successful completion of 6 month program.
• Medical and accident insurance coverage.

• All au pairs will normally have weekends free unless specifically agreed otherwise.

Au Pair Responsibilities Include

• Living with the host family as a member of the family and the desire for a strong cross-cultural relationship.
• Helping with babysitting, child care and general household duties.
• Adjusting to the Australian culture and customs, while sharing your culture with the host family.
• Occupying the children in an interesting and creative way, reading books to them, taking them for a walk, taking them to bed, preparing simple meals, taking them to school, etc.

To Learn More

• Check out our Online Community for au pair journals, photos and videos.
• Join the conversation on our Facebook fan page.
• Check out our GeoVisions Au Pair Pinterest Board.

• Program Location:You can choose your location but the more flexible you are, the sooner you will be placed.
• Flights:Not included.
• Visa Costs:You will need to get the Work and Holiday visa. The link to apply is located in the Overview tab. The current fee is $365 AUD, not included in the program fee.
• Insurance:Extensive medical and accident insurance along with emergency evacuation, baggage loss and delay, trip delay and LiveTravel™ emergency assistance included.
• Airport Transfers:Airport pickup is included.
• Local Transportation:Not provided. It may be possible to have use of a car.
• Room:You will stay with an Australian family and you will have a private bedroom.
• Meals:3 meals per day are included when you are with your Australian family. When you are traveling on your own, you will need to provide your own meals.