Family Day Care Coordinator

Kath Dickson Family Centre; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Kath Dickson Family Centre on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a dedicated Family Day Care Coordinator to support Educators, families and children across the region. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) focuses on mentoring Educators, ensuring quality care and compliance with the National Quality Framework, and helping grow the Family Day Care network.

You will travel regularly to Educators, provide professional development, recruitment support, and build strong relationships with families and

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent)
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence and ability to travel across the Sunshine Coast region
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and monitor Family Day Care Educators
• Conduct regular educator visits and compliance checks
• Support Educators to understand and implement the National Quality Framework
• Assist in recruitment, induction and ongoing development of new Educators
• Provide professional development, resources and practical guidance to Educators
• Support families and help match children with suitable Educators
• Build positive relationships with Educators, families and community stakeholders
• Help ensure services meet or exceed National Quality Standards
• Participate in community networking and activities to grow Family Day Care across the region

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Independent work

Relationship building

Proactive approach

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Blue Card

Driver Licence

Job description

Kath Dickson Family Centre – Maroochydore QLD

Kath Dickson Family Centre
Sunshine Coast QLD
Part-time | 3 days per week | 22.5 hours
Commencing 11 January 2027

Make a difference for children, families and Educators across the Sunshine Coast

At Kath Dickson Family Centre (KDFC), our core purpose is simple: Supporting children to become the best versions of themselves.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Family Day Care Coordinator to join our team on the Sunshine Coast.

This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week, ideal for an early childhood professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting Educators and helping maintain high-quality Family Day Care services.

The position has the potential to grow as our Educator network expands. Hours are aligned to the number of Educators supported, meaning there is opportunity for the role to increase over time and potentially develop into a full-time position.

About the Role

As a Family Day Care Coordinator, you will work closely with our Family Day Care Educators, providing ongoing guidance, mentoring and practical support to help them deliver safe, engaging and high-quality education and care.

You will also play an important role in supporting families, recruiting and developing Educators, and ensuring our Family Day Care services continue to meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Your role will include:

• Supporting, mentoring and monitoring Family Day Care Educators

• Conducting regular educator visits and compliance checks

• Supporting Educators to understand and implement the National Quality Framework

• Supporting the recruitment, induction and ongoing development of new Educators

• Providing professional development, resources and practical guidance to Educators

• Supporting families and helping match children with suitable Educators

• Building positive relationships with Educators, families and community stakeholders

• Supporting Educators to maintain services that meet or exceed the National Quality Standard

• Participating in community networking and activities that help grow and strengthen Family Day Care across the region.

About You

You are an experienced early childhood professional who enjoys working alongside Educators and helping others succeed.

You are approachable, organised and confident working independently, while also enjoying being part of a supportive team. You understand that quality Family Day Care comes from strong relationships, professional guidance and a shared commitment to providing the best possible outcomes for children.

You will bring:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent

• A current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

• A current Queensland Driver Licence, with the ability to regularly travel throughout the Sunshine Coast region as required

• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• A proactive, flexible and professional approach

Why Join Kath Dickson Family Centre?

Make a genuine difference
Support Family Day Care Educators who provide education and care to children within their local communities.

Build relationships, not just check boxes
This role combines mentoring, Educator development, quality improvement and compliance, giving you the opportunity to genuinely support educators to grow their services.

A role that can grow with you
Commence at 22.5 hours across three days per week, with the opportunity for your hours to increase as our Family Day Care Educator network grows and potentially develop into a full-time position.

Join an organisation with more than 50 years of community impact
Kath Dickson Family Centre has been supporting children, families and communities since 1975.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

• We are Caring

• We are Trustworthy

• We are Inclusive

• We are Accountable

• We strive for Excellence

Our vision is ambitious. By 2035, we aim to be recognised as Queensland's leading organisation in early childhood education and care, known for excellence, innovation and meaningful community impact.

We are looking for people who want to be part of that journey.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is based on the Sunshine Coast and involves regular travel to Family Day Care Educators throughout the region. Driving and regular Educator visits are an inherent part of the role.

The position is part-time, working 22.5 hours per week, and will commence 11 January 2027.