FAQ’s for Mini Nannies

Here you will find our most frequently asked questions from people who are interested in becoming a mini nanny or mini pet minder! If you still have unanswered questions after reading below, head over to our ‘contact’ page to enquire further. We will be happy to help!

    • Valid WWCC (blue card)

    • Police Check (12 months validity)

    • Valid First Aid/ CPR

    • Traffic History Report

  • If you demonstrate a fun, innovative and healthy lifestyle then we want to work with you! It’s all about role-modelling a positive and nurturing environment for kids. As we know they absorb all our energy so it’s only a given you have beautiful energy to soak in! You will have relevant childcare or proven nanny experience and glowing references!

  • Depending on your experience and families financial circumstances you can earn anywhere from $25-$35/hr + super + entitlements. All the families we work with are professional and ensure you are well looked after.

  • As a nanny we understand that nannying can be your main source of income therefore predominantly the roles Mini Connections recruit are offered on a permanent basis that provide stability and security.

  • We are all about prepping our Nannies ensuring you are well-equipped for your interview and make the entire process super simple! Yes, we also provide you with resume assistance. As a referral introduction agency, we are not your employers. You are the employee of the family. Mini can provide support to situations by coaching you on how to manage situations although it is your responsibility to act and manage effectively. We follow up and see how you’re settling into your family household and provide free resources on our website.

  • Because you have a professional and knowledgeable team to represent you to our wonderful high-end professional families that will value you and love you to bits! All our nannies earn great money and upon a successful placement you will become part of our private Mini Nannies community group.

  • 1. Interviewing: We meet you face-to-face and check your identity. We also check your references and qualifications such as:

    • Valid Blue Card

    • National Criminal Check

    • Current Driver's License

    • Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate

    • Qualification in Children services OR Currently studying for a Qualification in Early Childhood OR

    • Proven child care experience

    2. Matching the nanny to the right family: Seeing what jobs best suit your essentials, values and experience based on personality profiling.

    3. Meeting the family and ongoing support: We will coordinate interviews and provide guidance throughout the interview process and gain feedback.

    4. Letter of Offer: We will help negotiate an Employment Letter which will include things such as: salary, hours and leave entitlements.

    5. Ongoing support: We check back with both you and the family once employment has begun to ensure that both parties are happy and are always available by email and phone if you need to chat with us.

    6. Mini Community: Upon successful registration and placement we invite you to be part of our continually growing community at Mini where you will hear about latest events, relevant articles, receive our E-Letters, Nanny goody bag!