How to get QLD blue card?

[dogmum12]

Hello,
I'm interested in getting some part-time Nannying/baby sitting work. My career has been in paediatric nursing but I've taken leave this year for a career break and I'm not quite ready to return to the hospital setting. I love looking after kids but haven't babysat since university seven years ago.
I'm noticing a lot of the nanny agencies are asking for a Blue Card; when I've looked on the QLD government website about obtaining one, you need to have an employer/organisation verify that you are going to work/train for them (there is a section that states must be filled out by organisation).

Does anyone know how I can do this if Im not currently employed in childcare or volunteering?
My national nurse registering body AHPPRA coordinates our working with children check/police checks each year so I don't actually get given a blue card....how can I go about getting one if I don't have a job in childcare right now?
Please note I had one during my days as a nursing student, but that expired six years ago and Ive not been required to get a new one for some time.

Thank you for your advice

[Lorina]

When applying for a blue card you can do so as a self employed individual...

Here is some more information:

Blue Card For Nannies, Au Pairs etc

Hope this helps!

,
Lorina

[carrion]

My first professional experience placement in a primary school is in 3.5 weeks, but I only submitted my application for a blue card yesterday. Just wondering if anyone has applied for one of these recently, and how long it took to receive it? Heard it can take up to 6-8 weeks, which would obviously delay my placement. Surely it won't take that long?