Family Day Care Educator

5 days ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Windermere Child & Family Services Inc. Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

This is your chance to take your qualifications and experience working in childcare to the next level. Be supported by Windermere to set up your new Family Daycare business. Connect and collaborate with likeminded individuals. Design and deliver your own programs to help nurture curiosity, encourage learning opportunities through play and fun, and make a lasting impact on the children and families in your care.

We are looking for Family Day Care educators in Victoria including in the following local government areas (but not limited to):

Casey

Cardinia

Dandenong

Bayside

Knox

Baw Baw

Yarra Valley

Latrobe Valey

Wyndham Vale

Melbourne

South Gippsland

Bass Coast

Mornington Peninsula

Frankston

Geelong and surrounds

Bayside and surrounds

If your area is not listed, please speak to someone from our team on for further information.

Why Windermere?

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Windermere are an accredited service provider delivering support to nearly 100 educators across the state. We have proven success as a National Finalist for Service of the Year at the 2023 Family Day Care Australia Awards.

We recognise and embrace our diverse community, and actively welcome enquiries from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better.

"I feel very supported at Windermere. I know that I can reach out for help with any admin questions, there's always someone to give me advice."

Jo Pierce, Family Day Care Educator

Becoming a Family Day Care Educator is a big decision. As an accredited and experienced service provider, we ensure you have ticked all the boxes to set up and run your Family Day Care business smoothly.

  • We make sure you are kept up to date on all relevant Family Day Care regulations and legislation.
  • We manage all payments from your families leaving you to do what's important – build relationships with families and nurture children in your care.
  • We make sure you are paid on time.
  • We provide access to support and training as needed.
  • Once you submit your application, we are with you every step of the way.

Now, let's talk about this exciting opportunity

As a Windermere Family Day Care Educator, you will be provide high quality education and care in your own home. With a maximum of up to seven children in your care at any time, with up to four being below school age, you will have the opportunity to create meaningful connections with a small group. (This includes any of the Educator's own children aged under 12 years.)

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Children Services
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis prior to opening your service
  • Previous experience working with children from birth to 12 years
  • Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence
  • Over 18 years
  • Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks
  • Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights

Windermere Early Childhood Education and Care Services recruitment and selection procedures are a reflection of our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our Family Day Care Educators' homes.

To learn more about becoming a Windermere Family Day Care Educator please visit our website, or if you would prefer to speak to someone please call us on

If this opportunity excites you, then click the "Apply" button to view the detailed Duty Specification and submit an expression of interest.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support please contact our Recruitment Coordinator via phone or email

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy 2021 to 2024 as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.



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