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AU PAIR OPPORTUNITY — EAST MELBOURNE, VIC

September 2026 start
$400 + per week

✨ Join a lovely Swedish-Australian family in the heart of Melbourne!

A wonderful family in East Melbourne is looking for a warm, capable and caring au pair to join their household and help care for their gorgeous 10-month-old baby.

📍 East Melbourne, Victoria
🏙️ Fantastic inner-city location
👶 Caring for one happy & curious 10-month-old
🇸🇪 Swedish-Australian household
🗣️ Swedish is a bonus, but definitely not essential!

Their little boy is cheerful and curious, loves being outdoors and being read to, and is currently very busy learning to crawl and pull himself up on the furniture!

Mum works from home, while Dad runs his own business and travels regularly for work.

This family has a fantastic lifestyle and would love their au pair to feel part of it.

🍽️ They love long dinners and exploring Melbourne's amazing restaurants, bars and cafés
⛷️ They enjoy skiing when they can
🌿 Weekends are often spent at their family farm in Healesville
🏖️ Or at their beach house in Queenscliff
🏕️ They're looking forward to getting back into camping
✈️ They travel to Sweden once a year to visit family — and would love their au pair to potentially join them if the timing works!

They're looking for someone who is warm, responsible, confident with babies and genuinely enjoys spending time with little ones.

💌 Interested in this placement?

DM Premier Au Pair directly for more information or to apply. Tell us a little about yourself, your childcare experience and when you're available to start.

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AU PAIR OPPORTUNITY – BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

Great role with lots of international travel with the family planned!

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and caring au pair to join a wonderful family in Arana Hills, Brisbane.

This family has three beautiful daughters aged 8, 4 and 21 months and is looking for someone who can become part of their family during an important chapter in their lives. After the recent loss of their mother, Dad is working reduced hours from home and is seeking an au pair who can provide an extra pair of hands and support as they adjust to their new normal.

This is more than just an au pair placement—it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of three lovely girls while experiencing life in beautiful Queensland.

✨ You'll be welcomed into a travel-loving family who enjoys learning about different cultures, and the children are excited to build a special bond with their "big sister" from overseas.

📍 Location: Arana Hills, Brisbane, Queensland
👧 Children: 3 girls (8, 4 & 21 months)
🗣️ English: Intermediate level or above

If you're a warm, patient and caring person looking for a truly meaningful au pair experience in Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 DM Premier Au Pair for more information or to apply today!

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Australian host families, meet Angéline!

Angéline is a warm, active and family-oriented French au pair who is already in Australia and looking for a lovely host family to join for 3–6 months.

✨ A little about Angéline:
🇫🇷 29 years old from France
🇦🇺 Already in Australia
🛂 Approved Working Holiday Visa (417)
📅 Available to start from August
🚗 Driver’s licence
🏊 Good swimmer
👶 Comfortable caring for babies
👧 Happy to care for up to 2 children
🏃 Very active – loves running and exercising
🍰 Loves cooking and baking, including homemade cakes and bread
🗣️ Native French speaker and currently improving her English

Angéline has spent lots of time around children through her family and friends and loves creating simple, fun activities with them – from baking and drawing to games, walks and outdoor adventures.

She describes herself as caring, patient, responsible, curious and enthusiastic and would love to become part of an Australian family's everyday life rather than simply experience Australia as a traveller.

As a native French speaker, she can also bring a little French language and culture into your home while improving her English through family life.

🏡 Could Angéline be the right fit for your family?

Host families can connect with Angéline through Premier Au Pair (click profile below) or DM us directly for more information.

https://www.premieraupair.org/Profile/10090/SEC_871D

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🇫🇮 MEET SILJA – NEW AU PAIR CANDIDATE FROM FINLAND! 🇦🇺

Australian host families, meet Silja, a lovely 19-year-old from Finland who has just joined Premier Au Pair and is looking for a host family from October 2026 ✨

Silja is active, responsible, adaptable and genuinely enjoys spending time with children. A lifelong competitive gymnast and cheerleader, she brings plenty of energy, resilience and enthusiasm to family life.

👧 1–2 years of childcare experience
🚗 Driver’s licence
🏊‍♀️ Good swimmer
🐰 Animal lover & comfortable with pets
🥗 Happy to prepare healthy meals
🇬🇧 Comfortable communicating in English
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Comfortable with up to 3 children
📅 Available for 6 months from October 2026

Her childcare experience includes babysitting a 6-year-old, where she organised active days cycling and at the beach, as well as baking, games and other activities. She has also been a Peer Supporter at high school, organising activities and acting as a role model for younger students.

Silja has previously worked abroad and says the experience showed her just how much she enjoys adapting to new cultures and environments. She’s now excited to experience Australia while becoming part of a host family.

👉 Premier Au Pair host families can connect with Silja through our platform.

https://www.premieraupair.org/Profile/10064/SEC_15AF

💌 Alternatively, DM us for more information about Silja and how to connect.

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IMPORTANT VISA UPDATE FOR AU PAIRS & AUSTRALIAN HOST FAMILIES

If you're currently planning to welcome an overseas au pair to Australia, there is an important update from the Australian Department of Home Affairs regarding Working Holiday Maker visas.

Home Affairs has issued a notice confirming that it is currently receiving a high volume of Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa applications.

As a result, the Department says that applications are taking longer than usual to be finalised.

This is particularly relevant to the au pair community because the Working Holiday Maker program is the visa pathway used by many young people coming to Australia who choose to spend part of their working holiday living with and assisting an Australian host family.

What has Home Affairs actually said?

The Department has advised that:

➡️ There is currently a high volume of subclass 417 and subclass 462 applications.

➡️ As a result, applications will take longer than usual to be finalised.

➡️ Every application is assessed individually, so two au pairs applying at a similar time may not necessarily receive their visas at the same time.

➡️ If Home Affairs requires additional information, it will contact the applicant or their authorised representative.

➡️ Applicants will receive the outcome of their application in writing.

➡️ Most importantly, Home Affairs specifically advises applicants NOT to book travel to Australia until they have received written confirmation that their visa has been granted.

Applicants can check their application, upload additional documents and respond to requests for information through their ImmiAccount.

But aren't Working Holiday visas normally approved very quickly?

This is where the current information can be confusing.

The Department's published June 2026 median processing time for the overall Working Holiday Maker category is still listed as “less than 1 day.”

However, Home Affairs explains that this figure combines both subclass 417 and subclass 462 applications, that processing times vary between individual visas, and its current WHM pages now specifically warn that processing times are longer than usual because of the high volume of applications.

A median processing time is also not a guarantee that an individual application will be decided within that timeframe.

What does this mean for host families?

If you're hoping for an au pair to arrive on a particular date, we strongly recommend not relying on the very fast visa approvals that many Working Holiday applicants have experienced in the past.

For example, if you need an au pair to start in October, don't assume that an applicant lodging their visa shortly before travelling will necessarily receive an immediate decision.

Where possible:

✅ Start your au pair search and matching process earlier.

✅ Encourage your chosen au pair to apply for their visa as early as reasonably possible.

✅ Make sure they submit a complete application with all necessary supporting documents. Home Affairs states that missing documentation and requests for further information can affect processing times.

✅ Keep proposed arrival and start dates flexible until the visa is granted.

❌ Most importantly, don't encourage your au pair to purchase a non-refundable flight before receiving their visa grant. Home Affairs specifically says not to arrange travel until the applicant has been notified in writing that the visa has been granted.

An additional issue for some subclass 462 au pairs

Families matching with an au pair who requires a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) also need to be aware of country caps and, for some nationalities, ballot arrangements.

Australia places annual limits on the number of first subclass 462 visas available to applicants from certain countries.

During the program year, a country's application status can be:

🟢 OPEN – applications can currently be lodged.

🟠 PAUSED – new applications are temporarily stopped. Home Affairs may do this to spread applications throughout the year or when a country is approaching its annual allocation.

🔴 CLOSED – the allocation for that program year has been filled and applicants must wait until the next program year.

These caps apply to first subclass 462 visas; Home Affairs states that there are no country caps for second or third subclass 462 visas.

There are also separate ballot arrangements for some nationalities. For the 2026–27 program year, registrations for the China, India and Vietnam subclass 462 ballot closed on 25 June 2026.

What does this mean for Premier Au Pair families?

The most important message is: plan ahead.

A visa taking longer than expected does not automatically mean there is something wrong with your au pair's application. Home Affairs itself is currently warning applicants that high application volumes are causing longer processing times.

For families who need childcare to begin on a very specific date, we recommend allowing additional time between matching and the proposed arrival.

Match early. Apply early. Don't book flights until the visa is granted. And keep arrival dates flexible.

Premier Au Pair will continue monitoring official Australian immigration updates and keeping our host families and au pairs informed.

Host families, we’re excited to introduce Iveta, 25, from the Czech Republic, who is looking for a host family in Australia!

Iveta is friendly, active, responsible and experienced with children, with 2+ years of childcare experience. She has cared for preschool-aged children, helped with their everyday routines and organised plenty of fun activities. She also has experience working with children on outdoor trips and loves spending time in nature. 🌿

⭐ A little about Iveta:
• 🇨🇿 25 years old, from the Czech Republic
• 🇦🇺 Approved Working Holiday Visa (417)
• 📅 Available from August 2026
• 👧👦 Comfortable caring for up to 2 children
• 👶 Comfortable with babies
• 🚗 Full driver's licence
• 🏊 Good swimmer
• 🧸 2+ years of childcare experience
• 🥗 Happy to help with simple meals and light household tasks
• 🌳 Loves outdoor activities and keeping children active and entertained
• 🗣️ Basic–intermediate English and continuing to improve

Iveta would love the opportunity to become part of a family, help with the children's everyday lives and experience life in Australia. 🇦🇺

📩 Host families — would Iveta be a great match for your family?

Connect with her through Premier Au Pair (profile below) or DM us directly for more information.

https://www.premieraupair.org/Profile/10058/SEC_F6ED

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EXCEPTIONAL NEW AU PAIR CANDIDATE — USA 🇺🇸 → AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

Host families, meet Hayley, 30, a highly qualified and experienced American au pair candidate looking for a wonderful family to join in Australia from August 2026!

Hayley brings an incredible childcare and education background:

🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education
🌱 AMI Montessori Diploma
📚 Currently completing a Master’s in Montessori Education online
👶 Around 10 years of childcare experience
🏡 Experience as a nanny and preschool teacher
🌏 International experience teaching English in South Korea
👶 Comfortable caring for babies through to primary-school-aged children
💛 Comfortable supporting children with special needs
🚗 Full driver’s licence
🏊‍♀️ Good swimmer
🇺🇸 Native English speaker
🛂 Australian Working Holiday Visa (462) already APPROVED

Hayley is confident managing the realities of busy family life — including routines, meals, school drop-offs and pick-ups, activities and keeping children happy and engaged throughout the day.

She particularly loves outdoor activities, creative play and following children's individual interests, and her Montessori background brings a thoughtful, child-led approach to childcare.

Outside of childcare, she enjoys travelling, reading, meditation, spending time outdoors and discovering new places. She is looking for more than just an opportunity to travel Australia — she wants to become part of a family and create a genuine cultural exchange experience.

📅 Available from: August 2026
🏡 Looking for: Host family in Australia
⏳ Duration: 3–6 months
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Comfortable with families of up to 5 children

With her qualifications, Montessori training and 10 years of hands-on experience, we expect Hayley to be a very popular candidate.

💌 Host families can connect with Hayley through Premier Au Pair or DM us directly for more information.

Her profile:

https://www.premieraupair.org/Profile/10030/SEC_DECC

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AU PAIR OPPORTUNITY — MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Looking for an amazing au pair role with a 3-day working week, $350/week pocket money and long weekends every week?

A warm, experienced host family in Ivanhoe, Melbourne is looking for a female au pair aged 25+ to join their family from August/September 2026 for a minimum of 6 months.

📍 Ivanhoe, Melbourne — only 10km from the CBD
👦👧 Two children, aged 5 & 7
🗓️ Work mainly Monday–Wednesday, approx. 30 hours/week
🎉 Thursdays, Fridays & weekends OFF!
💰 $350 AUD/week + additional paid hours
🚗 No driver's licence required
🛏️ Your own private bedroom
🛁 Your own bathroom
👗 Walk-in wardrobe
📶 Wi-Fi
🏊‍♀️ Beautiful modern family home with a swimming pool

Your main focus will be caring for their energetic 5-year-old son while his older sister is at school — think trips to the park and library, playdates, arts & crafts, games, reading and plenty of fun. 🌳📚🎨

The family has hosted three au pairs before and has also had nannies, so they understand the au pair experience and genuinely want their next au pair to feel like part of the family.

They'd love someone energetic, proactive and caring, with 2+ years of childcare experience and conversational English.

And with four days off each week, you'll have plenty of time to work additional hours, study, explore Melbourne, travel or simply enjoy your Australian adventure!

✨ Interested? DM Premier Au Pair directly for more information or to apply.

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