What should my rate of pay be for these hours?

Question

I will be a governess/nanny/waitress in Queensland, the hours are 8.30-3.00( teaching pre-set lessons) then 7.00-9.00 (showering, story, getting to bed) and on Friday and Saturday nights (waitressing and washing up).

How much would you expect to be paid?

Answer 1

Although there is no wages award for governesses, many employers use the In Home Care award as a basis for setting wages. See http://www.qirc.qld.gov.au/agreement_awa... for details of the award. Don't forget that as a governess you will receive full board and accomodation and the cost of that needs to be taken out of whatever you might otherwise earn. As a guideline,  $450 to $550 per week would be reasonable but it will be up to you to negotiate something that you are satisfied with.

Answer 2

you would be better served at the tax office