Mindful Learners Family Day Care – Moonee Ponds VIC
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Family Day Care Coordinator to join our Team at Mindful Learners Family Day Care.
We are a small family-orientated business that endeavour in creating a highly supportive environment for its team.
The service has achieved aMeeting Requirements ratingin September ****.
The role is initially offered as a casual role with regular weekly hours.For the right candidate , this role will lead to a permanent Coordinator and educational leader role.
The candidate needs to be available Monday to Friday from end of November to end of January.
Hours can be flexible
The application closes on October 11th.
Key Responsibilities:
Mentor, train, and provide ongoing professional development for Family Day Care (FDC) educators.
Monitor educator practices, ensure adherence to the National Quality Framework (NQF) , Family Assistance Law and maintain high standards of child safety, health, and education.
Assist educators in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for children and work in collaboration with the NSO and director to achieve QIP goals
Communicate with families, address concerns, and build strong relationships.
Manage record-keeping, guideline implementation, and day-to-day operations.
Ensure a safe, healthy, and stimulating home-based environment for children.
Core Duties:
Conducting home visits to provide hands-on support.
Contribute to the development and updating service policies and procedures.
Recruiting and vetting potential educators.




Monitoring educator portfolios and performance.
Supporting the service and the educators in ensuring that children are central to our practice and operations
Organizing training and professional learning opportunities.
Be an advocate for inclusive practices and providing equitable opportunities to children.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Diploma-level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
Current Asthma and anaphylaxis certificate and CPR (early childhood)
A police check within the last 6 months
Child Protection Certificate
National Child Safety Certificate Foundation 1 and 2
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and people skills
Be a team player
Need to have a valid driver's licence and a car is preferable
Above all, a genuine passion for early children and be the champion of every child!
Thorough knowledge of the ECEC National Laws and Regulations and Family Assistance Law
Knowledge of CCS software highly desired
At least 2 years' experience as a family day care coordinator is highly desirable or equivalent experience in long day care settings will be considered
What do we offer?
Above award rates
Flexibility with work hours that suits both the needs of the service and for our coordinator to have a outstanding life balance.
A supportive team and family-orientated culture
A tailored induction program
Professional development and networking opportunities
Your own work resources, tablet/phone.
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📌 Family Day Care Coordinator Role (Melbourne)
🏢 Mindful Learners Family Day Care
📍 Melbourne