Family Day Care Coordinator / Educational Leader
Family Day Care Coordinator / Educational Leader
Wynnum Family Day Care
- 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 professional development
About you
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
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
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
- 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
Applications close 13.11.2026. Please note may interview suitable applicants before the closing date.
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Family Day Care Coordinator / Educational Leader in Brisbane employer: Wynnum Family Daycare
Wynnum Family Daycare offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth as the service expands. The company focuses on coaching educators to enhance program quality, ensuring compliance with National Law and Regulations. Employees can expect a collaborative atmosphere while making a positive impact in the community.
