Care Connect Flexible Placement

Care Connect Placement → highlights flexibility for part-time hours.

The Care Connect Placement  Package is ideal for families who want flexibility and choice, but also a structured process with some commitment built in.

We don’t charge an upfront fee to start the search. Once we have vetted candidates who match your job description and are ready to present you with a shortlist, we will issue an invoice for 25% of the placement fee. This deposit confirms your commitment to the process and allows us to move forward with interviews and trials.

We assist you with

• 2 - 3 Shortlisted listed candidate profiles that match your job description
• Preparation of letter of offer and contracts
• Organising and confirming trial days
• Guidance in choosing the nanny you like best
• Replacement guarantee within the first 4 months

Example 1 – The Johnson Family

The Johnsons live in Sydney with their two children, a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old. Both parents work part-time and needed a nanny four days per week to help with school pick-ups, after-school activities, and caring for their toddler during the day.

Through our Care Connect Package, the Johnsons received two nanny candidates via video introduction. After reviewing both, they felt one nanny stood out with her background in early childhood education and experience juggling siblings of different ages.

They booked her for a paid trial, the invoice was generated, and the nanny attended. Following a successful trial, the placement proceeded and the balance of  Care Connect fee was applied:

Example 2 – The Smith Family

The Smiths have two children, aged 8 and 10, and needed care four afternoons per week. Their priority was someone to manage homework, prepare light meals, and drive the children to sports practice.

Through Care Connect, the Smiths were introduced to three nanny candidates. After reviewing two profiles, they felt neither was the right fit. They opted to view an additional folio for a service fee of $75.

The third candidate had strong experience with school-aged children and a flexible schedule for sports runs. She was booked for a paid trial, the invoice was generated, and the nanny attended. Following a successful trial, the Care Connect fee was applied:

Example 3 – The Jim Family

The Jim family needed a nanny for their 2-year-old and 5-year-old, four mornings per week. They wanted someone warm, reliable, and skilled with school runs and play-based learning.

Through Care Connect, they were introduced to two candidates. The first nanny appeared perfect on paper and was booked for a paid trial  invoice generated, nanny attended. However, once the trial began, the chemistry wasn’t the right fit.

Because the Jims were under Care Connect, we arranged a replacement candidate. The second nanny clicked immediately, managed morning routines with ease, and bonded with both children. The placement was then finalised successfully.

How Nannies Are Engaged

When engaging a nanny, it’s important to understand the difference between an employee and an independent contractor (ABN).

Employee Nanny

• Works for one family on a set, ongoing schedule.
• Paid through payroll with tax and superannuation handled by the employer.
• Entitled to sick leave, annual leave, and workers’ compensation.

Example:

Sarah works Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, only for the Johnson family. She is on payroll, receives leave entitlements, and the family manages her tax and super.

Independent Contractor Nanny (ABN)

• Runs their own business and invoices families directly using an ABN.
• Manages their own tax, super, and insurance.
• No entitlement to leave or workers’ compensation.

Example:

• Emily works Monday mornings for Family A,
• Tuesday–Wednesday afternoons for Family B,
• Saturday nights for Family C.
• She invoices each family under her ABN and sets her own schedule.

👉 Key Difference: One family with set hours is usually an employee arrangement. Working for multiple families under an ABN is an independent contractor arrangement.