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Þ What is the difference between an au pair and nanny?

Au pairs are generally young adults who come to Australia primarily to improve their English, if they are from non English speaking background and to experience the Australian culture. They are treated as a member of the family who help with the children, some light housework and cooking. They usually only work 30 hours per week and live in. All our au pairs are live in only.
Nannies are qualified child carers and as such receive a higher salary and work longer hours. We do not supply any Nannies.

Þ What are the hours?

Generally a live in au pair works 30 hours per week and this may include some evening baby-sitting. They can do more hours if required to.

Þ What is the usual rate of pay?

For a live in au pair the weekly rate starts at AUD$210 a week for 30 hours plus the family gives them their own bedroom, provides meals and pays for utilities. Paying for phone calls is usually the responsibility of the au pair. If the hours are more than 30 per week then the rate of pay would increase accordingly.

Þ What are the benefits of using Work n Holiday vs. placing an ad in the paper?

* We interview all applicants to save you valuable time and energy. After almost 10 years of having au pairs and placing au pairs we know the type of girls families like. We also know the visa requirements and only send you girls who are legally allowed to work here. The girls submit a resume with references and a photo. We do check overseas references and police checks before we send you their Resume.

* You are not inundated with phone calls to your home that could compromise your privacy.

* We can give you a much greater variety of applicants that will match your needs more closely.

* You are sure they come with the correct visa that allows them to work here.

* We give the girls precise directions to your home so they make the interview on time and prepared.

* In case of any dispute, we help both parties to solve the issue and replace the Au Pair with another candidate as soon as possible.

Þ What fee will the family have to pay our agency?

Our fees are very competitive. Please contact us on info@worknholiday.com for more details. We do not invoice you until the au pair has moved in and you are happy with her. Payment of this invoice is due 1 month after they move in when you are happy with the candidate. We have no application fee and no advance payment.

Þ What guarantee do we have if the Au Pair does not work out?

We guarantee that if it does not work out and you have paid your placement fee then we will find a replacement free of charge.

Þ Where do you place Au Pairs and how does it work?

We place au pairs in Sydney and its Metropolitan. This is done on a face to face interview basis only. This is where the girl is already in Sydney and comes out and meets you before you decide if she is right for your family. We keep sending you candidates until you find the right girl for your family.