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Au Pair Program

This Au Pair program is ideal for caring and creative individuals with childcare experience. A basic level of Italian is an advantage but not required. Au Pairs can stay in Italy for two to twelve months and receive up to EUR 500 per year towards an Italian language course. As an Au Pair you will live as a member of the family, look after the children and help with household duties. The Au Pair works 5 hours per day, and maximum 30 hours per week. You are entitled to one day off per week, and this day should at least be twice a month on a Sunday. Your duties and working hours as an Au Pair will vary depending on the ages of the children and the family’s needs. Usually duties of the Au Pair will include:

Childcare:

  • Help the children get dressed and fed in the morning
  • Be responsible for them during the day
  • Play with them
  • Go for walks with them
  • Bring them to and from school/kindergarten
  • Help with homework
  • Do simple cooking for the children, bathe them and put them to bed

Household duties:

  • Clean up after the children
  • Do the laundry, iron
  • Clean dishes
  • Vacuuming and dusting

You are not responsible for any heavy housework tasks or taking care of the family’s animals unless you agree to do so.

Length:

2-12 months

Lead Time:

3 months

Application Requirements

  • Are between 18 and 30 years old
  • Are able to stay between 2 and 12 months in Italy
  • Have a proven background in childcare (minimum 200 hours)
  • Have completed secondary education
  • Are not married and not have children
  • Are in excellent physical and mental health
  • Provide a police clearance certificate

Included in the Program Fees

  • Placement with an Italian host family
  • Visa assistance
  • Pre-departure interview with the Au Pair
  • Full board and lodging provided by host family, including a private bedroom
  • Pocket money of at least EUR 70 per week
  • Maximum EUR 500 per year towards an Italian language course for the Au Pair
  • On-going support to Au Pairs for the duration of the program
  • Insurance package for au pairs who participate in the program for 12 months for the duration of the program.

Program Fees

*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply. 

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