What is an Au Pair?
Imagine having an extra pair of hands to help around the house. Someone to help with preparing food, tidying, cleaning and looking after the kids, babysitting on the odd evening.
Au Pair
Au Pair is French for ‘on par’. An Au Pair is a young person, aged 18-30 years old, from a foreign country working for, and living as part of a host family, to learn their language and culture. The Au Pair provides 30hours or more of childcare as well as light housework in exchange for a private room and 3 meals a day, 7 days a week and a “pocket money” allowance. Starting from $240pw
Demi Pair
The same as an Au Pair except they do 18 hours per week in exchange for a room and 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. Our Demi pairs may study English online or do part-time work.
Demi Pair Plus
We also offer 25hpw Demi Pair for those needing a little extra help.
Pocket money will be $140pw
Typical duties
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Preparing snacks and meals for children
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Getting children dressed and ready for school
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Taking and collecting children from school
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Helping with homework
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Helping with bottle feeding and nappy changing
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Playing games and entertaining the children
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Reading stories
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Putting children to bed
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Bathing children
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Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
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Taking children on outings to the park or after-school activities
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Doing the children's laundry
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Tidying children’s toys and making beds
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Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and general cleaning of family areas
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Cook a family meal once a week
Japanese Culture
Japanese culture is renowned for its emphasis on respect and conservatism, values deeply ingrained in its societal fabric. This respect manifests in various aspects of daily life, from the meticulous care taken in interpersonal communications to the observance of traditional customs and ceremonies. Politeness is not just a social lubricant but a way of life, where even the smallest gestures, like the bow, carry significant weight in expressing gratitude, apology, or greeting. With such politeness and respect, it helps to create harmony within the home rather than adding to the chaos that some of us may be facing in our daily lives.
What is included
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Our Au Pairs and Demi Pairs all have a genuine interest in children. Most have had experience with children, if not we recommend they spend some time with them before being placed with a family.
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Full Background Checks – Visa check – ID check – Medical Insurance verification – Character check – Work Experience check. They are all thoroughly interviewed before being accepted into the program.
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Working with Children Checks and Police Checks can be organised by the family with the assistance of Momiji Co
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All the Au Pair/Demi Pairs have completed Momiji Co.'s Au Pair training
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Ongoing support for the term of your placement
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Option to extend placement
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In the rare case that there is a problem with the Au Pair or Demi Pair placed with your family, we offer a replacement guarantee. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.
Family Prerequisites
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Have a spare room
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Have a bus stop/public transport within walking distance or have a car for your Au Pair/Demi Pair to use
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Provide a police check and copy of photo ID for all adults living in the home at time of placement
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Be willing to treat your Au Pair/Demi Pair as part of your family