Family Daycare Coordinator

Coastwide Child and Family Services Ltd; Gosford; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool vehicles provided for educator &#

Job summary

Coastwide Child and Family Services Ltd is seeking a part-time Family Day Care Coordinator based at our West Gosford head office to support a network of educators and promote high-quality education and care for children and families.

You will provide professional guidance, conduct monthly educator visits, assist with programming and documentation, and monitor compliance with the National Quality Framework and Coastwide policies. Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Experience in Family Day Care or broader ECEC sector desirable.
• Strong knowledge of National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to mentor and support educators to strengthen practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support, mentoring and guidance to Family Day Care Educators
• Conduct monthly educator visits within home-based education environments
• Support educators with programming, documentation and reflective practice
• Monitor compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard and Coastwide policies
• Assist with educator recruitment, induction and ongoing professional development
• Review documentation and maintain accurate service records
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to the service's Quality Improvement Plan
• Build positive and professional relationships with educators, children and families
• Collaborate with the broader Coastwide team

Skills

Mentoring

Relationship-building

Time-management

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Coastwide Child and Family Services Ltd – Gosford NSW

Coastwide Child & Family Services
West Gosford, Central Coast NSW
Part-Time | $37–$40 per hour + Super
Pool vehicles provided for educator visits

About the Opportunity

Coastwide Child & Family Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Family Day Care Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis.

Based at our West Gosford head office, you will work closely with our network of Family Day Care Educators, providing ongoing support, mentoring and guidance to promote high-quality education and care for children and families.

This is an opportunity for an Early Childhood professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting educator development and contributing to quality and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Family Day Care Coordinator, you will provide professional support and guidance to educators while monitoring quality and compliance across the service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing ongoing support, mentoring and guidance to Family Day Care Educators
• Conducting monthly educator visits within home-based education and care environments
• Supporting educators with programming, documentation and reflective practice
• Monitoring compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard and Coastwide policies and procedures
• Supporting educators with risk assessments, supervision, health and safety requirements
• Assisting with educator recruitment, induction and ongoing professional development
• Reviewing documentation and maintaining accurate service records
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to the service's Quality Improvement Plan
• Building positive and professional relationships with educators, children and families
• Working collaboratively with the broader Coastwide team

About You

We are looking for someone who is approachable, organised and supportive, with the confidence to build strong professional relationships while maintaining clear expectations around quality and compliance.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Previous experience within Family Day Care and/or the broader Early Childhood Education and Care sector
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to mentor and support educators in strengthening their professional practice
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• A current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain
• A current driver's licence

What We Offer

• Part-time position
• $37–$40 per hour + Super, dependent on qualifications and experience
• West Gosford head office location
• Pool vehicles provided for educator visits
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with educators and make a genuine contribution to quality practice
• Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of our Family Day Care service
• Work within an established community-based, not-for-profit organisation

About Coastwide

Coastwide Child & Family Services is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation supporting children and families across the Central Coast and surrounding communities.

We are committed to strong relationships, quality practice and providing our educators with the guidance and support they need to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Coastwide Child & Family Services is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, with the safety and wellbeing of children at the centre of our practice. All successful applicants are required to meet relevant screening requirements, including a valid Working with Children Check.