How to Pay Your Nanny in Australia + Backup Care with Kiddo | Pay The Nanny [ ![Pay the nanny logo](https://assets.paythenanny.nz/images/logo-white.png) ](/) [Parents](https://paythenanny.com.au/For-Families) [Nannies](https://paythenanny.com.au/For-Nannies) [Agencies](https://paythenanny.com.au/for-agencies) [Pricing](https://paythenanny.com.au/pricing) [Contact](https://paythenanny.com.au/contact) [Sign Up](https://paythenanny.com.au/signup) [Log In](https://paythenanny.com.au/app/login) Article ------- How to Pay Your Nanny in Australia + Backup Care with Kiddo =========================================================== By Mark Hudson · 04 September, 2025 Paying a nanny in Australia involves more than just wages, with tax, superannuation and leave to manage. Pay The Nanny makes it simple, and with our new partnership with Kiddo, families also have access to trusted babysitters and last-minute backup care whenever they need it. ![How to Pay Your Nanny in Australia + Backup Care with Kiddo](https://assets.caresies.io/articles/184/conversions/DbWbQSP28kXWBDBncGWy-webp-featured.webp) Why Pay The Nanny is Partnering with Kiddo ------------------------------------------ At Pay The Nanny, our focus is on helping families manage the employment side of having a nanny. From payroll and tax to superannuation and leave entitlements, we take care of the complex administration so parents can focus on family life. If you’ve ever wondered [**how to pay your nanny in Australia**](https://paythenanny.com.au/For-Families) correctly, our dedicated **nanny payroll service**ensures everything is compliant, accurate, and stress-free. But what happens when your nanny takes annual leave, calls in sick, or you suddenly need childcare support at short notice? 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