Family Day Care Coordinator

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Family Day Care Coordinator – Empower Educators. Impact Children. Shape Communities.

Location: Based in Deagon, QLD | Part-Time (30 hours per week)

About Us

Uniting Family Day Care Bramble Bay has proudly supported families and educators across Brisbane since 1978. As a values-driven service based at the Sandgate Uniting Church complex in Deagon, we partner with passionate educators to deliver personalised, home-based education and care for children aged 0–12.

With a focus on small group ratios, flexibility, and meaningful relationships, our Family Day Care model offers children a warm, consistent environment where they truly belong. We are now seeking an experienced and inspiring Family Day Care Coordinator to join our team and walk alongside our network of dedicated educators.

About the Role

As a Coordinator, you'll be a key mentor, guide, and support for our educators, helping them meet compliance standards while nurturing children's growth and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to use your early childhood expertise to lead with heart and purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting and assessing the suitability of new educators and household members
• Conducting regular home visits to monitor care environments and educator practice
• Supporting educators to implement EYLF and MTOP learning frameworks
• Providing leadership, supervision, training, and access to resources
• Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and regulations
• Building trusted relationships with families and the wider community

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is collaborative, confident, and passionate about early learning.

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of child development, EYLF, NQF, and Education and Care Regulations
• Proven experience mentoring and supporting educators to drive quality outcomes
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, and work both independently and within a team
• Understanding of Child Protection legislation and your responsibilities
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and compliance
• Current Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel
• Membership to a Family Day Care professional body (desirable)

Why Join Us?

When you join Uniting Family Day Care Bramble Bay, you're joining a close-knit, values-led organisation that truly puts children first.

What we offer:

• Free annual certifications – including Flu Shot, First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis & Blue Card
• Service closure between Christmas and New Year – guaranteed time off with loved ones
• Reward & Recognition Program – we celebrate your milestones
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Be part of a values-led, not-for-profit service with over 45 years of community impact

Ready to Apply?

Your experience matters - apply now and join a team that supports growth and purpose.

If you are culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

Check https://ucaqld.com.au/synod-services/policies/ to see our Privacy Policy, including the use and storage of information we collect.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation
• IndustriesCommunity Services and Education

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