Kentish Community Services Ltd – Palmerston NT

Kentish Community Services is a not-for-profit company and registered charity. Established over 32 years ago as a Family Day Care provider, Kentish has continued to grow and expand its services to support children, young people and families across the Northern Territory. Today, Kentish provides a range of early childhood and youth services for children aged 0–18 years, with a strong commitment to quality care, community connection and supporting families. Our vision is “A thriving community where every child, young person and family is secure, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential”.

The Role

Kentish is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Family Day Care Coordinator to support the growth and development of our Family Day Care program across Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about mentoring educators, strengthening quality practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality Family Day Care services across the Northern Territory.

The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting existing educators, recruiting new educators, and expanding the program, while ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework, Family Assistance Law, and regulatory requirements.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The Family Day Care Coordinator will:

Oversee the administration and compliance requirements associated with the Child Care Management System (CCMS) and Family Assistance Law.

Manage enrolment processes, timesheet submissions, attendance records and gap fee collection in collaboration with the finance team.

Support accurate and timely reporting and documentation requirements.

Recruit, support and induct new Family Day Care educators.

Work alongside the Early Childhood Team Leader to support new educator start-up processes,



including establishing compliant learning environments and understanding regulatory requirements.

Conduct educator support visits, provide mentoring and assist educators to develop high-quality educational programs.

Support educators to understand and implement the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and approved learning frameworks.

Build strong relationships with educators, families and community stakeholders.

Contribute to the ongoing growth, sustainability and continuous improvement of the Family Day Care program.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working within the early childhood education and care sector.

Has a strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.

Has experience supporting, mentoring or leading educators.

Is confident working with compliance systems, documentation and administration processes.

Enjoys building relationships and supporting others to achieve quality outcomes.

Is enthusiastic, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

Can work independently while also being part of a supportive leadership team.

Holds a Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, a current Ochre Card, has a satisfactory National Police Clearance, and holds a Driver’s Licence.

Experience in Family Day Care, coordination roles or quality improvement processes will be highly regarded.

What We Offer





Above-award pay and conditions

Salary packaging: Up to $15,900* per Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year

Additional annual leave and personal leave.

Maternity leave in line with government incentives, so eligible employees can access support during this special time.

Opportunities to work within a growing organisation.

Paid team-building activities.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Training & Upskilling: The successful applicant will have opportunities for further training, conferences, and professional development.

Why Join Kentish?

At Kentish, we value relationships, community connection and quality practice. You will be joining an organisation with a long history of supporting children and families across the Northern Territory and a team committed to making a positive difference.

If you are passionate about early childhood education, enjoy mentoring others and have the skills and experience to support the growth of our Family Day Care program, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and be part of Kentish’s next chapter of growth and innovation in Family Day Care.

Kentish actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse backgrounds to apply. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that individuals from these communities bring to our organisation. Your experiences and insights are integral to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace culture, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our shared goals.

Applications close C.O.B 14th August 2026

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📌 Family Day Care Coordinator Palmerston (Palmerston City)
🏢 Kentish Community Services
📍 Palmerston City