Babysitters & Nannies in Melbourne
Rockmybaby is one of Australia’s leading nanny and babysitting agencies, providing trusted childcare services across Melbourne and Victoria.
We provide clear, upfront pricing for all of our services in Melbourne, including nanny placements, temporary nanny bookings, babysitting services, and maternity nurses
Permanent Nanny Placement Fees – Melbourne
(Excluding GST)
Engagement & Search Fee (Upfront): $150
One-off fee of 6% of the nanny’s gross annual income
Minimum placement fee: $1,500
This fee covers recruitment, vetting, and ongoing support throughout the placement process.
Flexi Nanny Fees
Engagement & Search Fee (Upfront ) : $150.00 , hourly rate from $40 per hour; plus a service fee.
What is our Flexi Nanny Service?
Our Flexi Nanny Service is designed for families who need flexible, ongoing childcare without the commitment of a permanent nanny placement.
We take care of the administration, so you can focus on your family. Your nanny works as an independent contractor through Rockmybaby, and each week both you and your nanny simply confirm the hours worked. We then process the payment, invoice you directly, and pay the nanny on your behalf.
This service is ideal for families with changing schedules, part-time requirements, temporary support needs, or those wanting a simple and hassle-free childcare solution.
Benefits of our Flexi Nanny Service:
Flexible childcare to suit your family's changing needs
No payroll administration or nanny payments to manage
Weekly online confirmation of hours worked
Rockmybaby invoices you or charges your credit card and pays the nanny directly
Ongoing support from the Rockmybaby team
Easy, transparent billing and payment process
Simple, flexible, and stress-free childcare when you need it most.
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Babysitter Booking Rates - Melbourne
(All fees exclude GST)
Booking Types:
Standard Daily Booking Fee: $40.00
Emergency Booking (within 24 hrs): $50.00
Public Holiday: $45.00 / Emergency (within 24 hrs) $50
Service Fee (on all bookings) applies at checkout
Babysitter Hourly Rates:
Standard Day Rate: $42/hour
Public Holidays ie. Easter Friday, Sunday & Monday, Australia Day: $50/hour
New Year's Eve & New Years Day: $60/hour
Christmas Day $70/hour
Preferential Service
Babysitter hourly rate: $45/hour
Engagement/administration fee: $150
The difference with our Preferential Service is that you get to review and choose your babysitter, rather than having the first available sitter to accept your booking.
We advertise your position across our platform, screen suitable applicants against your requirements and send you profiles to review. You choose who you feel is the best fit for your family, with the option to arrange phone calls beforehand.
Babysitting – What to Expect:
Minimum 3-hour booking (4 hours on New Year’s Eve)
Booking fee is non-refundable once the babysitter is confirmed
The babysitter’s profile will be emailed to you upon confirmation
The babysitter will call within 24 hours of accepting the booking
Cancellations within 3 hours of the start time will incur a minimum 3-hour charge
Fuel charges may apply if the babysitter uses their own vehicle
Parking fees may apply for hotel or inner-city bookings without allocated parking
Parking fees can be added when the client and sitter confirm hours after the booking.
Service fee applies to all hourly rates.
Maternity Nurse Services – Melbourne
Daily Agency Fee: $45.00
Admin fee (Upfront): $150.00, plus service fee
Maternity Nurse Rates: POA (based on qualifications and experience)
What to Expect:
Maternity nurses are self-employed and responsible for their own tax, super, and insurance.
Available for bookings ranging from one night to 12 weeks.
Services include overnight care, 24-hour care, and live-in support.
If you require a mother’s help or a temporary nanny, we can assist — contact us today.
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Serving Melbourne & Families Across Victoria
If you're located outside of Melbourne, we can still help!
We proudly support families across Greater Victoria, including:
Geelong
Ballarat
Bendigo
Mornington Peninsula
Regional and rural locations (subject to availability)
We’ll do our best to connect you with a trusted, local carer in your area.
Please note: Travel charges may apply for bookings in regional or remote areas.
Rockmybaby provides professional nanny, babysitting, and maternity nurse services across Melbourne and Victoria, making us one of Australia’s leading childcare agencies.