PERSONAL ASSISTANT

At The Care Collective, we understand the demands of modern family life and that sometimes, one helping hand simply isn’t enough. Our personal assistant service is thoughtfully designed to support busy working parents with both household and family related tasks, offering flexibility, reliability, and discretion.

Available across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney our experienced personal assistants are highly organised professionals who can assist with everything from managing errands, scheduling appointments, and handling school admin, to preparing weekly planners and coordinating the day to day logistics of home life.

Many of our personal assistants are also trained and experienced in childcare, meaning they can seamlessly step into nanny duties as needed. Whether you require an extra set of hands around the house or someone who can juggle both admin and after school routines, we’ll match you with the right support to help your household run effortlessly.

Let The Care Collective lighten the load - so you can focus on what matters most.

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ONGOING PERSONAL ASSISTANT
(WITH NANNY CAPABILITY)

Our ongoing personal assistants offer professional, hands on support for busy working families - providing a blend of household management, administrative assistance, and childcare for up to 37 hours per week. Whether you need help with errands, family scheduling, school admin, or engaging your children in meaningful care and routines, our assistants are trained to step confidently into both roles.

This flexible service is ideal for families seeking a proactive, trustworthy individual who can juggle both behind the scenes logistics and hands on childcare, ensuring the home runs smoothly and children thrive in a structured, nurturing environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

    Initial Consultation:
  • Hold a Teams meeting to understand your family’s needs, routines, and preferences - across both household and childcare requirements.
    Family Profile Creation:
  • Develop a detailed profile outlining your priorities, household needs, and administrative tasks.
    Job Advertisement:
  • Your job is shared with our vetted pool of experienced assistants who meet the specific criteria outlined in your family profile.
    Vetting Process:
  • Thoroughly vet candidates through background and reference checks, personality assessments, and certification reviews (including childcare qualifications).
    Profile Matching:
  • We shortlist candidates who align with your requirements and values, and present their profiles for your consideration.
    Interview Coordination:
  • Schedule interviews between the family, a member of The Care Collective and selected assistants.
    Final Selection:
  • Oversee the final choice and setup of the preferred assistant.
    Replacement Assistant:
  • If your assistant is sick, we will do our best to find a replacement assistant to cover their shift.
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TYPICAL PERSONAL ASSISTANT DUTIES

Our personal assistants provide practical, reliable, and discreet support to help busy families and households feel more organised, prepared, and under control. Their role is to take care of the everyday tasks that often sit in the background, giving you more time and headspace for the things that matter most.

Duties will vary depending on your household, schedule, and level of support required, but may include:

Managing household calendars, appointments, bookings, and reminders

Coordinating trades, cleaners, gardeners, maintenance providers, and household services

Booking personal appointments, family activities, restaurants, travel, or events

Running errands such as post office visits, dry cleaning, returns, and click and collect orders

Grocery shopping, meal planning support, and pantry organisation

Organising cupboards, wardrobes, playrooms, home offices, or general household spaces

Managing household supplies, including restocking essentials and keeping an inventory of frequently used items

Assisting with school administration, forms, uniforms, activity registrations, and family logistics

Preparing lunchboxes, school bags, activity bags, and items needed for the week ahead

Coordinating birthdays, gifts, party planning, invitations, and special occasions

Managing online orders, returns, deliveries, and household purchases

Supporting travel planning, packing lists, itineraries, and accommodation bookings

Assisting with laundry, folding, linen changes, and general household reset tasks

Preparing simple family meals or supporting meal organisation where agreed

Booking pet appointments, or coordinating pet care

Creating systems to help the home run more smoothly, such as routines, checklists, labels, or family schedules

Providing general administrative support, including emails, filing, document organisation, and basic data entry

Our personal assistants focus on agreed household, lifestyle, and administrative support. Duties are tailored to each family’s needs and confirmed in advance, so expectations are clear and manageable for both the family and the assistant.

OUR ENQUIRY FORM

We’re here to help. Whether you’re across the Gold Coast, Brisbane or Sydney, our friendly team is dedicated to providing the support you need. Simply fill out the form below, give us a call, or send an email, and one of our caring professionals will be in touch soon.

Please note: Our rates start from $56.00/hour for casual babysitting. Minimum 3 hour booking required.

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