Helping you find your Au Pair from coast to coast
AIFS Au Pair is guided by the Child Wise framework, helping families across Australia find the perfect Au Pair. From Perth to Sydney and from major cities to rural locations, we support hundreds of families every year.
Once your application is complete, parents can browse The HUB, AIFS Au Pair’s database, to view available Au Pairs. We also offer a free bespoke matching service to handpick candidates best suited to your family’s needs. Finding an Au Pair in Australia has never been easier.
The Sabet Family
Austinmer, NSW
The Taylor Family
Bungendore, NSW
Ready to find the perfect Au Pair?
Start your application to become a Host Family today and let AIFS help you to find the perfect Au Pair for your family.
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Welcome to The HUB
We encourage all our Host Families to browse The HUB for their prospective Au Pair. The HUB is a fantastic way for you to handpick your perfect Au Pair; immediately view their childcare qualifications, personal interests, nationality and availability. Remember every AIFS Au Pair has been rigorously checked, screened and verified before being accepted to AIFS.
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Let us do the hard work for you
Not every family has the time to view Au Pair profiles on The HUB. If you need an extra pair of hands or if you’re struggling to find what you’re looking for, our bespoke matching service can help find a selection of candidates that fit your preferences and requirements. This service is free, and our selection is personally curated to ensure we meet your family’s needs.
Australia’s Leading Au Pair Agency
Why Choose AIFS?
50+ years of experience providing cultural exchange and educational opportunities to young people
An industry leader, setting the highest standards for service quality and support to ensure successful placements
A service delivered under the AIFS Au Pair Child Protection Policy and Reporting Framework
Rigorous screening and verification of all AIFS Au Pairs to ensure the safety of your family is our number one priority
Bespoke matching service to ensure every Au Pair placement perfectly meets your family’s needs and requirements
24/7 support for families and au pairs, including access to an after-hours Community Counsellor
Trusted by families across Australia – AIFS is Australia’s largest Au Pair agency
We provide similar overseas opportunities to young Australians, continuing our mission to facilitate cultural exchanges
Need help with something?
Frequently Asked Questions
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01How long does it take to find an Au Pair?
Generally it takes around 4-8 weeks to find an Au Pair for your family, but this can change throughout the year. Au Pairs from countries other than Germany can normally arrive in Australia at short notice, although finding the right match between your family and an Au Pair is our number one priority. While the matching process may take a little more time, it ensures that your Au Pair will fit your family and its requirements.
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02What childcare experience do AIFS Au Pairs have?
Au Pairs must have a minimum of 200 referenced hours of childcare experience. This may include internships in kindergartens, work as camp counsellors, sports coaches, or doing regular babysitting or tutoring. The level and type of experience you require from your Au Pair can be chosen based on our three Au Pair tiers.
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03I already know someone who'd like to live and work in Australia as our Au Pair, can you help?
Yes, AIFS can assist with a pre-match situation. Please contact us for further information.
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04Can I get an Au Pair placement for longer than six months?
Our Au Pairs come to Australia on a Working Holiday visa and can stay in the country for up to 12 months, most of them seek a 6- or 9-month placement in High Season. However, Au Pairs often extend their placement. If you and your Au Pair wish to extend their placement, please contact AIFS. We will be able to walk you through the steps as well as the related costs for extending.
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05If my Au Pair placement doesn’t work out, what happens?
There is no warranty as to the satisfaction or the compatibility of any particular candidate as an Au Pair for a Host Family. However, AIFS will endeavour to resolve any difficulties regarding the placement. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for details about our replacement and cancellation policy. You can also click here to access AIFS’ Complaints Policy.
