Nannies
Candidates with relevant childcare experience, communication skills and an understanding of household routines may be considered.
For Candidates
Build a Professional Household Staffing Career
H-Ville considers domestic professionals for household roles through a structured application, assessment and placement process.
Opportunities depend on current household requirements, candidate suitability and availability. Applying does not guarantee an interview or placement.
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01 / Role opportunities
Roles H-Ville may recruit for
Household staffing opportunities depend on client requirements.
H-Ville may recruit for roles including the categories below. This page does not state that every role currently has vacancies, and available opportunities change according to household requirements.
Housekeepers
Candidates may be considered based on cleaning experience, organisation, hygiene awareness and ability to follow household instructions.
Cooks and Private Chefs
Candidates may be considered based on meal-preparation experience, kitchen organisation, hygiene awareness and ability to follow dietary instructions.
Professional Drivers
Candidates may be considered based on driving experience, appropriate licence information, professionalism, punctuality and vehicle-care expectations.
Elderly Caregivers
Candidates may be considered for respectful non-medical companionship and routine assistance. This page does not advertise clinical nursing or regulated medical-care positions.
House Managers
Candidates may be considered based on household coordination, staff supervision, scheduling, organisation and communication experience.
Household Assistants
Candidates may be considered for practical and administrative household support based on the requirements of the role.
Working arrangements
Live-In and Live-Out Opportunities
Candidates may be considered for live-in or live-out roles depending on household requirements and candidate circumstances. Not every role is available as both live-in and live-out. Exact arrangements should be explained and agreed before placement, and H-Ville does not guarantee a particular arrangement.
Live-In Roles
The candidate resides at the household or in approved accommodation connected to the position. Candidates should consider:
- accommodation arrangements
- privacy
- duties
- working and rest periods
- household routines
- meals or other agreed arrangements
- personal boundaries
- location
Live-Out Roles
The candidate attends according to an agreed schedule and returns to their own residence. Candidates should consider:
- commuting distance
- transport
- working hours
- punctuality
- schedule changes
- overtime expectations
- access arrangements
Who may be suitable
What H-Ville Looks For
Candidate suitability should reflect the actual duties of the role. Some roles may involve standing, lifting ordinary household items or moving throughout the home. Requirements should reflect the actual duties of the position.
relevant experienceclear communicationreliabilitypunctualitywillingness to follow reasonable instructionsprofessional conductrespect for household privacyhonest presentation of experienceopenness to feedbackrole-specific capabilityavailabilityappropriate documentation where requiredrespect for children, elderly people, colleagues and household members
02 / Application journey
Structured but qualified
A clear candidate journey from expression of interest to possible placement
The journey below is a general guide. Not every candidate completes every stage, and each step depends on current opportunities, candidate suitability and approved recruitment requirements.
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01
Express Interest
Provide basic information about your experience, role interest, location and availability.
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Initial Information Review
H-Ville reviews the information supplied to determine whether you may be suitable for further consideration.
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Screening Conversation
Selected candidates may be invited to discuss experience, communication, expectations and role suitability.
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04
Document and Reference Review
Where appropriate, candidates may be asked to provide identity information, employment history and references through the method confirmed by the recruitment team.
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05
Role-Specific Assessment
Candidates may be assessed according to the responsibilities of the role.
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Professional Preparation
Selected candidates may receive role-relevant preparation before consideration for placement.
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Consideration for Suitable Opportunities
Candidate information may be considered against current household requirements. Acceptance into any candidate pool does not guarantee an interview, client introduction or placement.
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Client Introduction and Placement Discussion
Where a potentially suitable opportunity exists, selected candidates may be introduced for further consideration. Not every candidate will be presented to a client.
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Placement and Follow-Up
If both parties agree to proceed, working expectations should be clarified and appropriate follow-up may occur.
What to prepare
Prepare basic information before you express interest.
Use the expression-of-interest route to introduce yourself and state the role you are interested in. The recruitment team will advise you about any next steps and the approved method for submitting documents.
Do not send identity documents, passport details or other highly sensitive information through an unapproved public email address or messaging channel unless the H-Ville team has confirmed the secure submission method.
full namecurrent contact detailscurrent locationrole or roles of interestlive-in/live-out preferencerelevant employment historydescription of previous dutiesapproximate employment datesreferencesavailabilityexpected working arrangementrelevant driving information for driver rolesCV where availablepassport-style photograph where later requestedidentity documentation where later requested through an approved processquestions about the role or household
Current application limitation
Expression of interest is not a completed formal application.
You can use the website to introduce yourself and express interest. If the recruitment team invites you to continue, they will explain the appropriate process for submitting application details or documents.
The website does not currently accept formal applications or sensitive documents directly. A formal application, reference review or document submission occurs only through the process and method confirmed by the recruitment team.
03 / Preparation
Professional preparation
Selected candidates may receive role-relevant preparation.
Where appropriate and depending on the role, selected candidates may receive preparation related to professional household expectations. Preparation does not guarantee training, certification, interview, client introduction or placement.
workplace communication
professional conduct
household etiquette
hygiene expectations
role responsibilities
client expectations
feedback
workplace boundaries
privacy and discretion
child or elderly routines where relevant
household equipment or systems where relevant
04 / Professional expectations
Candidate responsibilities
Professional Expectations
Candidates are encouraged to ask questions, clarify unclear expectations and act with professionalism. Professionalism does not mean unquestioning obedience.
Honest Information
Represent your experience, availability and references accurately.
Reliability
Attend agreed appointments and communicate promptly when circumstances change.
Professional Communication
Communicate respectfully with H-Ville, clients and household members.
Respect for Privacy
Treat household information discreetly.
Role Boundaries
Understand and clarify expected duties rather than assume responsibilities.
Openness to Feedback
Consider professional feedback constructively.
Safety and Integrity
Raise concerns when instructions appear unsafe, inappropriate or outside the agreed role.
Respectful Conduct
Treat children, elderly people, colleagues and household members with dignity.
Respectful treatment
Candidates Deserve Clarity and Respect
Candidates remain responsible for reviewing and understanding the terms of any opportunity before accepting it and may seek independent advice where appropriate.
Clear Role Information
Candidates should receive understandable information about duties, location, schedule and working arrangement before accepting a placement.
Honest Expectations
Important terms should be discussed before the start date.
Respectful Communication
Candidates should be treated professionally throughout recruitment and placement.
Privacy
Personal information should be requested only where relevant and handled appropriately.
Opportunity to Ask Questions
Candidates should be able to clarify duties, accommodation and expectations.
Professional Boundaries
Candidates should not be expected to accept duties that were not reasonably disclosed without discussion.
Fair Consideration
Candidate suitability should be considered according to relevant experience and role requirements.
Fees, payments and safety
Use verified H-Ville contact details and protect your information.
Any approved fees or costs, if applicable, should be explained clearly by the H-Ville team before a candidate agrees to proceed. Candidates should not send money to unverified individuals or accounts claiming to represent H-Ville.
communicate through verified H-Ville contact details
do not share passwords or banking login details
do not pay an individual claiming to guarantee a job
confirm unusual payment or document requests with the official H-Ville team
do not attend an unfamiliar location without confirming the meeting details
inform a trusted person where appropriate
05 / What to expect
From H-Ville
What candidates can expect from H-Ville
Clearer Recruitment Stages
Candidates should understand the general stage they are completing.
Role-Relevant Consideration
Assessment should reflect the responsibilities of the position.
Respectful Communication
Candidate interactions should remain professional.
Honest Opportunity Information
Known information about the proposed role should be explained appropriately.
Professional Preparation
Selected candidates may receive relevant preparation.
Appropriate Follow-Up
H-Ville may remain available for relevant communication after placement.
Expression of interest
Introduce yourself to the recruitment team.
Available opportunities change according to household requirements. Submitting an expression of interest does not mean that a suitable position is currently available.
The Contact page now contains the approved candidate expression-of-interest pathway. It opens an email enquiry that you review and send from your own email account.
Do not attach identification documents, passport details or other highly sensitive information at this initial enquiry stage. The recruitment team will advise you of an approved document-submission method if you proceed further.
Before sending personal information, read the privacy notice.
Candidate-specific FAQ
Questions before you express interest
H-Ville may recruit for roles including nannies, housekeepers, cooks and private chefs, professional drivers, elderly caregivers, house managers and household assistants. Available opportunities change according to household requirements.
Relevant experience may be considered according to the role. Requirements depend on household needs, responsibilities and available opportunities.
You may express interest in more than one suitable role, but H-Ville will consider role fit, experience, availability and household requirements.
You may state your live-in or live-out preference. Not every role is available as both live-in and live-out, and H-Ville does not guarantee a particular arrangement.
Where appropriate, candidates may later be asked for identity information, employment history, references, CV details or role-specific information through the method confirmed by the recruitment team.
No. Do not send identity documents, passport details or other highly sensitive information through an unapproved public email address or messaging channel unless the H-Ville team has confirmed the secure submission method.
No. Applying does not guarantee an interview or placement. H-Ville reviews information supplied and may contact selected candidates where there is a suitable next step.
No. Selected candidates may receive professional preparation where appropriate, depending on the role. Preparation does not guarantee a placement.
Candidates may be considered through information review, screening conversation, document and reference review where appropriate, role-specific assessment and current household requirements.
The applicable employment and payment arrangement should be confirmed for the particular placement before a candidate agrees to proceed.
Salary, working hours, accommodation, duties and other terms should be discussed clearly and agreed appropriately before placement.
Any approved fees or costs, if applicable, should be explained clearly by the H-Ville team before a candidate agrees to proceed. Candidates should not send money to unverified individuals or accounts claiming to represent H-Ville.
Use verified H-Ville contact details and confirm unusual payment, document or meeting requests with the official team. Do not share passwords, banking login details or account credentials.
If a placement proceeds, working expectations should be clarified and H-Ville may remain available for relevant communication after placement.
Use the expression-of-interest option on this page to introduce yourself and state the role you are interested in. For wider questions, visit the FAQ.
Interested in Household Staffing Opportunities?
Introduce yourself, tell us about your experience and state the household role you are interested in. The recruitment team will advise you about suitable next steps where applicable.