Au Pairs provide a family-based cultural exchange
An AIFS Au Pair will provide childcare and related support at home for your family in return for room, board and pocket money. While your Au Pair will have the opportunity to further enhance their childcare experience and experience Australian daily life, your family will also benefit hugely from this cultural exchange.
Our Au Pairs come to Australia from all around the globe, although many are from Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, the UK and the USA. No matter whereabouts in Australia you are located, or the shape or size of your family, AIFS can help you find the right Au Pair to meet your requirements.
An AIFS Au Pair will provide up to 35 hours of childcare and home support every week, and most placements range from 6 months to 9 months. During this time your family can introduce your Au Pair to life in Australia while they share their culture with you too.
Trusted In-Home Childcare
Requirements for AIFS Au Pairs
Possess a minimum of 200 hours of referenced childcare (although many of our applicants have more than 1000 hours).
Meet the screening guidelines within AIFS’ Child Protection and Safeguarding Framework, which is in place for every step of the program.
Complete an application with detailed information about their childcare experience including photos and a video.
Provide a medical and police check and at least 2 references which are then verified by our team to ensure validity.
Complete a one-on-one interview. An interview report will be available for you to review ahead of confirming your Au pair.
Attend a 2-day orientation on arrival at AIFS' centre in Sydney to prepare for their placement, including first aid training.
The Sabet Family
Perth, WA
The Taylor Family
Bungendore, NSW
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Frequently Asked Questions
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01What is an Au Pair?
An Au Pair is a young person who comes to Australia from another country to provide childcare and related in-home support in exchange for experiencing life with an Australian Family. As the Host Family, you will supply room, board and pocket money for the duration of the placement.
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02What are the typical duties of an Au Pair?
An Au Pair’s primary role is childcare. While they are happy and able to help with light household duties that are childcare related (e.g. tidying the children’s room, making their beds, helping with meals or laundry for children), they are not housekeepers or cleaners.
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03What are the working hours of an Au Pair?
Au Pairs in Australia may work up to 35 hours per week and should have at least 1.5 days off per week. While AIFS and Au Pairs understand that flexibility is important as family schedules can easily change, we ask all Host Families to complete a sample schedule so that an Au Pair can understand what is expected of them prior to placement.
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04How much does an Au Pair cost?
There are several costs to consider when using AIFS to find your Au Pair. AIFS will charge a Service Fee (non-refundable) and a Placement Fee, which is due 1 month prior to your Au Pair’s arrival.
Once your Au Pair has arrived, you’ll also need to cover the costs of weekly pocket money for your Au Pair, their completion bonus and leave and full board throughout their placement.
For more information about AIFS’ fees and the costs you will need to consider, please visit our fees page.
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05How 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’s profile 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.
