Family Day Care Coordinator

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Our Family Day Care Service in Sydney seeks a Diploma-qualified Coordinator to mentor educators, implement the National Quality Standards, and support families.

You will conduct home visits, supervise staff, recruit and onboard educators, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality improvement plans.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth; travel allowance provided and drivers licence required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or higher (minimum)
• Experience in Family Day Care or early childhood sector
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place
• Experience working with families, educators and CALD communities
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
• Working With Children Check and Police Check
• Driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor educators to implement NQS
• Conduct home visits and supervise educators
• Ensure compliance with legislation and service policies
• Support families with enquiries, enrolments and communication
• Recruit, onboard and train educators
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Contribute to Self Assessments and Quality Improvement Plan
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Service Manager

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Diploma in Children's Services / Early Childhood Education

Tools

Harmony Systems

ComplyCare

Job description

Key responsibilities

Support and mentor educators to implement the National Quality Standards (NQS)

Conduct home visits, monitoring and supervision of educators

Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and service policies

Support educators in maintaining safe and engaging learning environments

Assist with family enquiries, enrolments and communication

Recruit, onboard, and train potential educators

Maintain accurate documentation and records

Work on the Service's Self Assessments and Quality Improvement Plan

Undertake other duties as directed by the Service Manager

About you

Diploma in Children's Services / Early Childhood Education (minimum)

Previous experience as a Family Day Care Coordinator or in the early childhood education care sector

Strong knowledge of National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place

Experience working with families, educators and CALD communities

Excellent communication, organisational and documentation skills

Strong computer literacy (experience with Harmony Systems and ComplyCare desirable)

Working With Children Check and Police Check

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle (travel allowance provided)

About us

Our Family Day Care Service is a trusted provider of quality education and care for children aged 0–12 years in the community. The succesful candidate will be joining a close-knit supportive team of childcare professionals who view early education not just as a job, but as a calling.

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Make a meaningful impact supporting educators and families

Travel allowance provided