Sydney Double Bay family offer rent-free room in their Eastern Suburbs home for full-time cat nanny

A wealthy family in Sydney’s ritzy eastern suburbs are hiring a full-time nanny for ‘the most beloved, gorgeous and spoilt cat in Australia’.

In return for their service to the family’s ‘gorgeous’ feline they will receive a salary and live rent-free in one of the Harbour City’s most exclusive and expensive neighbourhoods. 

The ad is being circulated online as hundreds of cat-lovers say the job is their ‘unheard-of dream’ position however others aren’t so sure as it offers no time off even on weekends or holidays.

Others claim the pet owners have ‘no right’ having a cat if they can’t look after it properly.

The ad stated the ideal candidate must have experience with cats either professionally or as a pet owner and will live rent-free in the employer’s home.

‘Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to look after one pet full-time and only focus on the care and love of one cat,’ the Seek listing reads. 

‘This position will require someone who is available to live-in full-time and stay home to look after the most beloved, gorgeous and spoilt cat in Australia.’

The nanny will have their own room and all facilities within the cat-owner’s Double Bay home.

No salary is disclosed however the ad states it will be negotiated based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. 

Duties and responsibilities include ‘feeding, walking, playing, and providing love and attention’ to the cat as well as daily cleaning of food and litter areas.

The carer must also engage ‘with the cat in play, enrichment activities and mental stimulation as well as keeping the cat company’.

Every day, they will need to take the feline out on multiple garden and yard outings and conduct checks and monitors to make sure they is healthy and well.

According to the ad, the position is suitable for a single person only who has no pets of their own and is interested in staying long-term in a ‘stable’ role. 

The role requires experience in caring for cats either professionally or as a pet owner as well as ‘a passion for cats and a deep understanding of their needs. An animal lover at heart.’

The carer must engage ‘with the cat in play, enrichment activities and mental stimulation as well as keeping the cat company’ with no time off on weekends or holidays (stock image)

Cat lovers are a buzz as news of their ‘dream job’ spreads with many quickly applying.

‘Well…so much for an office job,’ one person replied while another said: ‘Holy s***, I’ve found my calling.’

‘In Sydney right now this is a dream. You get accommodation and a wage to look after a cat,’ someone added.

‘I’m already doing this for my girl except no one pays me,’ a fourth joked.  

However, many pointed out the job may not be ideal as the ad states the nanny has to work six to seven days a week including weekends and public holidays. 

‘Sounds slightly weird to me…but what the hey,’ one woman said.  

‘They are looking for someone single who wants to make their life revolve around a cat,’ a second responded. 

‘I thought oh wow what a dream….. but with no time off?’ a third said while another thought it sounded ‘dodgy’.

One cat owner was quick to note that the pets often sleep for hours on end so, despite having no time off, the average work day would not be strenuous.  

‘Cats sleep 18 hours a day. Do the maths on the working hours,’ they said. 

Others slammed the family for not looking after their own pet.

‘Why have a cat if you aren’t going to play with it or keep it company,’ one woman said.

‘This is just lazy – you shouldn’t have animals,’ slammed a second.