Help us with general maintenance, child care, and gardening in Tasmania

Description

We have recently moved to a lovely 5 acre horse property 20 minutes outside of Hobart. We have a 3 1/2 year old son who is engaging, creative, curious, and funny. We would love help around the property, with gardening, property maintenance, housekeeping, and child care.

We can offer a private bedroom separate from the main house (shared shower and toilet), plus meals. There are lots of walking tracks around the area, and regular bus service in to town. Additionally we often travel into town and are happy to give lifts. We also are new to Tasmania, and would be happy to take you with us on small excursions when we explore the land and sea.

We are looking for someone that would be interested in integrating into our family life for the length of your stay. We would prefer someone with a drivers licence, but that is not essential. Non-smoker preferred.

Type of help

Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We have spent a lot of time overseas, and happy to teach English to people for whom English is not a first language. Also will take our helpers out hiking, fishing, and show them a true Australian BBQ!

Help

We recently moved to the property, and need help around the grounds, maintaining, gardening, cleaning, etc. We also plan to do some small building projects, and can use help there. Additionally, we have a young son, and would be grateful for some child care. We are very easygoing, and flexible with respect to the time and schedule. We are happy for you to set your own schedule for the most part. Occasionally there will be time-sensitive jobs, but primarily they can be completed at your leisure.

Languages spoken

English, some French, Italian, Indonesian

Accommodation

You will have a room of their own, in a separate building from the main house. You will be invited to become part of the family, participating in meals and family excursions.

What else ...

There are lots of great things to do in Tasmania - beaches, hikes, walks, city activities. There is a public bus, and we go into the city regularly as well as going on excursions throughout Tassie.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Approx 20-25 hours per week, flexible with timing