Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the role
The Department ’s Family Day Care Programs directorate oversees the deliver of high-quality home-based care for children through Family Day Care, Guardianship Family Day Care and Respite Care programs. The Family Day Care (FDC) Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the provision of inclusive quality home-based childcare in a designated scheme in accordance with Australian Government and Department for Education legislation, guidelines and policies. The successful incumbent will be required to provide advice and support to enable the delivery of quality, inclusive and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with state and Australian Government legislation, guideline and policies. This includes, supporting and coaching educators to work within the National Quality Framework.
Qualifications
- Essential:
Diploma level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Desirable: N/A
Special conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
ASO4 $82,212 - $86,180 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Liz Whitbread, Family Day Care Service Manager via telephone: 0448 758 611 or email:
[email protected]
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
There are 2 positions available: 1x full time contract role (1.0FTE) initial 7-month term contract (until end June 2027) located in Adelaide Metro (Central or Northern suburbs) 1x part-time term (backfill) contract (0.6FTE) 7-month term contract (until end June 2027) located in the Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula –> –>
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📌 Family Day Care Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide