• Minimum Program Length:6 Months
• Maximum Program Length:12 Months
• Program Timing:If you want to stay under 6 months, you must arrive for a stay anytime January through June. 6+ months placements can arrive anytime.
• Working Hours:35-45 hours per week.
• Orientation:Support is offered upon arrival, via phone. Additionally au pairs are linked up with other au pairs in the area. For au pairs arriving in Sydney, you may be welcomed in person along with a meeting.
• Language Training:Not necessary.
• Language Requirements:English
• Age Requirements:18-30.
• Health Requirements:Good

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, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland.
• Have previous childcare/babysitting experience, and a genuine love of children.
• Be able to commit to at least 6 months as an au pair.
• 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 Work and Holiday visa.
• 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 $200 AUD per week for 35-45 hours of babysitting.
• The possibility to use the family’s car.
• At least one full day off per week (usually the full weekend).
• Applicants who stay for 12 months have the right of 4 weeks of paid holiday (If you stay for 6 months you receive 2 weeks paid holiday)
• 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.

• 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 $235 AUD, not included in the fee.
• Insurance:Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
• 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.