Aupair in Austria
You do not have to speak German to become an aupair in Austria. Use your love of children to open a world of travel. Aupair in the “fairytale” country – beautiful, green forests, tall glaciers, amazing skiing, fine food, fine music. Step back in time to romantic Vienna and Salzburg. Quaint city living, easy access to the rest of Europe and great beer!
There is a demand for qualified and experienced aupairs. Obtain your aupair certificate now through the on-line JCR Aupair course. Benefit by being given priority placement.
Work Permit: Age group: between 19 and 26 but aupairs may be turning 27 during the aupair year. The program offers placements of 6 and/or 12 months. Families expect a commitment to the program of chosen length.
Minimum experience is 50 hours of childcare but 200 hours is preferred. Qualified or well experienced nannies are welcome on this program. There is a demand for qualified or well experienced aupairs.
- Work about 25 hours per week plus 1-2 evenings babysitting.
- Care of children plus light housework.
- Not less than 1.5 days per week.
- For a commitment of 1 year, a minimum of two weeks paid vacation are provided.
- The family provides health insurance cover.
- Aupairs are provided with their own bedroom.
- Aupairs receive an amount of 60-80 Euros per week as pocket money depending on experience.
- The family contributes 45 Euro per month towards the cost of language school. Aupairs may attend as many hours as they wish. [Approx cost 100 Euro for 12 weeks but it does vary from city to city].
Aupairs should preferably have a valid driving licence and preferably be a non smoker.
Austrian families will consider paying the return airfare where there is financial hardship and aupairs really wish to go on the program, provided aupairs make a 12 month commitment to the family by way of a signed agreement.
We offer short term 1-3 month placements over the northern hemisphere summer season. There are no language requirements for a 90 day stay but it would help to know some German. Families do not pay airfare for short term placements.
The application for a work permit is a slow one. It can take up to 8 weeks before we receive the necessary documentation from Austria so that you can apply to the Austrian Consulate for your work permit and permission to enter Austria to be an aupair. It is best to apply for this country at least 5 months in advance of when you would like to go.
It is wise for aupairs to have at least a working knowledge of basic German as it is possible that you may have to speak a little to Consular officials who issue the work permit.
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