Family Day Care Queensland (FDCQ) | Central Highlands Queensland | Fixed Term12 month Full Time
Help shape safer futures for children across Queensland.
At Family Day Care Queensland (FDCQ), we believe every child deserves to grow, learn and thrive in a secure, nurturing environment. We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused
Practice Mentor
to join our Enhance Team. This is a unique opportunity to develop into a mentoring role, beginning with a strong operational foundation before progressing into educator coaching, familyengagement and quality practice support.
You must live in the Central Highlands of Queensland and be willing to drive to perform face to face visits.
About the Role
The Practice Mentor is a developmental position designed to build expertise acrossboth operational administration and practice leadership. The successful applicant will initially work within the administration function of the Enhance team, supporting family enquiries, educator coordination, service administration and operational processes. This foundation will provide acomprehensive understanding of our systems, service delivery and the In Home Care program.
As capability and confidence develop, the role will progressively transition into the full Practice Mentor responsibilities, including mentoring Educators, conducting Educator visits, supporting quality improvement, strengthening compliance and building strong relationships with families and stakeholders.
This staged approach provides an excellent opportunity to develop into a rewardingrole that makes a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
What you'll be doing
Initially you will:
Support family enquiries and onboarding.




Assist with educator coordination and operational administration.
Maintain accurate records across organisational systems.
Support enrolments, bookings and documentation.
Build knowledge of legislation, policies and service delivery.
As the role develops, you will also:
Mentor and coach Educators to deliver high-quality, child-safe education and care.
Conduct Educator visits across Queensland.
Support quality improvement and continuous professional development.
Monitor compliance with legislation and the National Quality Framework.
Build strong relationships with families and Educators
Contribute to recruitment and service growthinitiatives.
About You
You'll be passionate about supporting children, families and Educators while buildingyour own capability in mentoring and practice leadership.
You'll bring:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (orhigher)
Experience within the Early Childhood Education andCare sector
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Current Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
Why Join FDCQ?
At FDCQ, children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We arecommitted to supporting our people through ongoing learning, collaboration andprofessional growth.
We offer:
A structured pathway into a Practice Mentor role
Professional development and mentoring
A supportive and collaborative team
Flexible work environment
Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a genuinedifference, we'd love to hear from you.
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