Regular Evening Babysitter – Southern Suburbs
Babysitters on Demand is recruiting a warm, reliable babysitter for a regular evening role in Perth's southern suburbs, within the Kwinana and Rockingham area. The role supports one preschool-aged child with a settled evening and bedtime routine at home while a parent attends scheduled training.
Care is needed on Monday and Wednesday evenings during a training week, which falls every three weeks. With a fixed pattern planned well in advance, the family is looking for one consistent sitter who can become a familiar face for their child over time.
About the role
This position involves providing evening care for one preschool-aged child in the family home while a parent attends scheduled training.
The successful sitter will support the child's usual evening routine, including play, quiet activities, dinner or snacks prepared by the parent, bath time where required, and settling the child for bed.
The family is seeking someone who can make a genuine ongoing commitment, providing consistent and familiar care through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.
The role at a glance
Typical responsibilities
- Arrive at 6:15 pm for a brief handover with the parent before they leave.
- Supervise play, reading and quiet activities appropriate for a preschool-aged child.
- Follow the family's established evening routine, including dinner or a prepared snack, bath and pyjamas as required.
- Complete stories, wind-down activities and bedtime at the child's usual time.
- Remain in the family home and monitor the child while they sleep until the parent returns.
- Provide a short update to the parent at approximately 9:15 pm and maintain clear communication with Babysitters on Demand.
Booking pattern
Care follows a predictable three-weekly cycle, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced babysitter seeking a small but regular commitment.
- Two evenings per training week: Monday and Wednesday, from 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm.
- Training weeks occur every three weeks.
- There is a break over Christmas and New Year.
- All booking dates are confirmed in writing well in advance, allowing you to plan around other commitments.
- Occasionally, training may finish a little later than scheduled. Any additional time worked is paid.
Essential requirements
- Current Western Australian Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
- Relevant babysitting, nanny or childcare experience, particularly with preschool-aged children
- Strong professional or childcare references
- Own reliable transport for travelling to and from the family home during evening hours
- Availability for Monday and Wednesday evenings every three weeks, commencing 16 November 2026
- Ability to commit to an ongoing arrangement into 2027
Additional information
This position may suit an experienced sitter looking for regular, predictable work alongside study, existing employment or other childcare commitments.
We are also interested in hearing from suitable babysitters who may be available as a familiar backup carer when the family's regular sitter is unavailable.
Babysitters on Demand completes interviews, reference checks and verification of Working with Children Check and First Aid qualifications before introducing candidates to the family.
The exact suburb and family details will only be shared with shortlisted applicants.
The right babysitter for this family
We're looking for someone who understands the importance of consistency, patience and a calm approach to evening care, particularly when supporting young children through their bedtime routine.
How to apply
If you're an experienced babysitter seeking a regular evening commitment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a short introduction outlining your experience caring for preschool-aged children, particularly with evening and bedtime routines.
Include your current suburb, transport arrangements, confirmation that you're available for Monday and Wednesday evenings every three weeks from 16 November 2026, and confirmation that your Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR qualifications are current.