Family Day Care Coordinator

**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 Bayhas 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 inspiringFamily Day Care Coordinatorto 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 tolead 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:

Paid Parental Leave

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.

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