Practice Coordinator - (All Areas, Full Time)

YMCA Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent provider of early childhood education in Victoria is seeking a Full-Time Practice Coordinator to support high-quality early education services. This role involves providing hands-on coaching and support to educators, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering positive relationships with families and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Access to professional development and career growth opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Be part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Confidence supporting Assessment and Rating preparation and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting educators through coaching, mentoring or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on pedagogical coaching and compliance support to educators.
• Support the consistent delivery of high-quality early childhood education.
• Build positive relationships with educators, families, and stakeholders.

Skills

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Experience in early childhood education settings

Strong understanding of EYLF, VEYLDF

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor qualification desirable

Job description

Grow your early childhood career with the Y – where you’ll grow, learn and belong

At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection, and identity.

As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider, we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700+ educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day.

We’re now looking for a Full Time Practice Coordinator to join our vibrant team and help create inspiring learning experiences for young children.

Join the Y Kinders team!

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Practice Coordinator to join our Y Kinders team. Reporting to the Practice Manager, this role plays a vital part in supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care across our services. The Practice Coordinator provides hands‑on pedagogical coaching, compliance support and operational assistance to educators and leaders, ensuring best practice aligned with the EYLF, VEYLDF, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.

What You’ll Do

As a values-based professional, you are reflective, organised and solution-focused. You build positive relationships easily and communicate clearly with educators, families and stakeholders. You are confident supporting compliance processes, documentation and quality improvement, and are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Bachelor qualification desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood education settings
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with Area Directors, providing strategic guidance and support to drive continuous improvement, strengthen practice consistency, and achieve improved service and quality outcomes across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of the EYLF, VEYLDF, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards
• Experience supporting educators through coaching, mentoring or leadership roles
• Confidence supporting Assessment and Rating preparation and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

For a full list of role responsibilities, please see the attached position description : Practice Coordinator

Why You’ll Love the Y

• Be part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider
• Make a meaningful impact on the quality of early childhood education across multiple services
• Work within a values-driven, purpose-led organisation
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities
• Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to children, families and communities

Be part of something bigger — start your journey, Y Kinders.

Applications close 16th January 2026.