First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)
CertificateIssued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Nanny
Look after children in the family's own home, including play, meals, school runs and bedtime routines.
Screening comes before work
Care work usually needs a Working with Children Check or NDIS worker screening before you start. Your employer has to see it before your first shift.
What you do
You care for and supervise children in the family's home. You plan and run activities, read and play games with them, and guide their behaviour. You look after their daily routine and hygiene.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- Working with Children Check (NSW)Check
Issued by Office of the Children's Guardian NSW
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
Victoria
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
- Working with Children Check (Vic)Check
Issued by Social Services Regulator (Victoria)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
Queensland
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- Blue Card (QLD)Check
Issued by Blue Card Services (Queensland Government)
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
Western Australia
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
- Working with Children Check (WA)Check
Issued by Department of Communities (Western Australia)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
South Australia
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
- Working with Children Check (SA)Check
Issued by Department of Human Services Screening Unit (South Australia)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
Tasmania
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (TAS)Check
Issued by Department of Justice (Tasmania)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
Australian Capital Territory
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
- Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT)Check
Issued by Access Canberra
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
Northern Territory
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
- Ochre Card, Working with Children Clearance (NT)Check
Issued by NT Screening Authority, with SAFE NT (Northern Territory Police)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Car licence (class C)Licence
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
- National police checkCheck
Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body
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Common questions
- What are median earnings for a Nanny?
- Median earnings: $1,341 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).