Family Day Care Coordinator / Educational Leader

Wynnum Family Day Care · Wynnum, Brisbane QLD · Part-time, 15 hours per week (flexible)

Are you a diploma-qualified early childhood professional who loves coaching educators and lifting program quality? Join our small, supportive team as Coordinator and Educational Leader, with flexible part-time hours that grow with the service.

- Permanent Part-time, starting at 15 hours per week with flexible working hours

- Extra hours available as the service grows and during staff leave

- Co-Ordinator visits focused on our educators with before and after school services

- Lead educational programs across our family day care network

About us

Wynnum Family Day Care is a not-for-profit organisation with a small but dedicated team. We support a network of home-based educators who provide quality early childhood education and care to local families. We are passionate about the family day care sector and committed to ethical decision-making, respectful relationships, and an inclusive, positive team culture.

The role

Reporting to the Wynnum Family Day Service Manager, you will support the professional practice of our FDC educators and lead our educational program. You will also support the Management Committee, General Manager, coordinators, educators and families, and help the service meet the National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework, Family Assistance Law and Queensland child safe requirements. Office is in Wynnum, but travel will be required for educator visits (includes Brisbane Bayside, Logan, Ipswich & Chermside areas)

Hours: The role starts at 15 hours per week, working flexibly. Hours may increase as the needs of the business grow, and additional hours are offered to cover other staff members' leave and holidays. This role requires some early morning, evening, and occasional weekend availability to support our educators who provide care at these times.

Key responsibilities

Educational leadership

- Lead the development,



implementation and evaluation of educational programs based on EYLF V2.0 and MTOP V2.0

- Guide educators through the planning cycle and critical reflection

- Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan, self-assessment, and assessment and rating

Family day care coordination

- Monitor and support educators through regular home visits, observation, feedback and coaching

- Conducting risk assessments of FDC residences

- Monitor compliance, including ratios, residents and visitors, and attendance, incident, illness and medication records

- Recruit, induct, train and review educators, and maintain the educator register

- Support health, hygiene and infection control practices in line with Staying Healthy (6th edition)

- Support accurate Child Care Subsidy administration using PRODA and our CCS software

- Respond to and manage complaints and concerns from families and educators

- Liaise with local professionals and services to support families, children and educators

- Help develop and review service policies and procedures

Child safety

- Act as a mandatory reporter and uphold the Queensland Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme

- Ensure notifications to the regulatory authority are made on time

- Follow our safe use of digital technologies policy

- Complete mandatory child safety training and ongoing career development

About you

Essential requirements

- ACECQA-approved diploma (or higher) in early childhood education and care, e.g. CHC50121

- Current HLTAID012 first aid, including anaphylaxis and asthma management (CPR refreshed annually)

- Current Queensland Blue Card or exemption card before starting





- National Police Check issued within 6 months of starting (if required under Family Assistance Law)

- Unrestricted driver's license and a reliable vehicle

- PRODA registration, or the ability to obtain it

- Completed child safety training, or willingness to complete it before starting

- All ongoing compliance support provided by Wynnum Family Day Care

Knowledge and experience

- Experience in educational leadership using EYLF V2.0 and MTOP V2.0

- Sound knowledge of the National Law and Regulations, NQF, Family Assistance Law, and Queensland Child Safe Standards

- Working knowledge of Staying Healthy (6th edition)

- Ability to assess the needs of educators, families and children, with sensitivity to cultural and religious differences and additional needs

- Experience using Hubworks preferred but not essential

- Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

- Confident with MS Word and web-based programs

Personal attributes

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication

- Works well in a team and independently with minimal supervision

- Shows initiative, drive and a commitment to excellence

- Confident, appropriately assertive and meets deadlines

- Honest, professional and discreet with confidential information

- Values diverse cultural perspectives

What we offer

- Flexible part-time hours that suit your life, with room to grow

- A small, supportive team that values your expertise

- The chance to shape educational practice across our educator network

- Ongoing professional development

- Employees are paid under the SCHADS Award with a commitment to pay above the award rate

- Additional paid holidays over the Christmas closure period for all permanent staff

How to apply

Click Apply and send your resume and cover letter addressing the essential requirements. For a confidential chat about the role, contact Wynnum Family Day Care Service Manager, Kylie on 07 3393 4311

Applications close 13.11.2026. Please note may interview suitable applicants before the closing date.

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