Fixed Term Part-time (0.5 FTE) | Hybrid Working Arrangement | Possibility for extension Opportunity
Join our growing In Home Care and Family Day Care team in a flexible Coordinator role supporting home-based educators across Queensland.
Based from our Deagon office (116 Board Street, Deagon), this position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to work from home between educator visits. We are also open to exploring applications from experienced Coordinators located throughout Queensland.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting educators, children and families in metropolitan, regional and remote communities, helping ensure all children have access to quality early learning opportunities regardless of where they live.
Please note: A key requirement of this role is the willingness and ability to travel throughout regional and remote Queensland to support educators, conduct home visits and build strong community relationships.
There is possibility for an extension for this position.
As part of Uniting Early Learning at The Uniting Church in Australia, QLD, you will join an experienced and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families across the state.
About the Role
You will:
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Recruit and onboard educators, ensuring compliance with ACECQA requirements.
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Monitor and support quality education and care through regular educator visits.
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Oversee implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and My Time, Our Place.
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Provide leadership, mentoring and professional development to educators.
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Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
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Promote child safety and wellbeing, embedding best practice in everyday operations.
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Build strong and collaborative relationships with families, educators and community stakeholders.
What Sets Us Apart
We're about providing quality learning outcomes, guided by our values - not profits. Our children and team are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we offer a range of meaningful benefits, including:
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Paid Parental Leave.
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An extra day off at Christmas.
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Hybrid working arrangements.
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A dedicated Education Specialist who provides ongoing guidance and support.
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Generous professional development opportunities.
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Reward and Recognition Program.
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Generous Employee Referral Program.
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Christmas/New Year shutdown period.
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50% childcare discount.
Apply Now
For any enquiries, please contact us via [email protected].
If you are passionate about supporting educators and making a difference for children and families across Queensland, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now.
If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.
Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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About You
You will bring:
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A Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
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Completion of CHCPRT025 – Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk.
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Experience in a leadership, mentoring, coordination or educational support role.
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Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and Education and Care Services National Regulations.
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Experience supporting educators to achieve quality outcomes for children and families.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to work independently, prioritise competing tasks and demonstrate initiative.
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Sound understanding of child protection legislation and responsibilities.
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Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
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Flexibility to travel regularly throughout regional and remote Queensland.
Project funded position - As per FDC Coordinator requirements
