In Home Care Coordinator – Queensland
Northern Rivers Children’s Services (NRCS)
Position: In Home Care Coordinator – Queensland
Employment Type: Part-Time Fixed Term – 12 months, subject to grant funding
Commencement: October 2026
Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Location: Queensland – Gold Coast and Brisbane regions
Award: SCHADS Social and Community Services Level 3.4 – $41.45 per hour / Level 4.1 – $44.58 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
Reports to: In Home Care Manager
About NRCS
Northern Rivers Children’s Services is a community-focused organisation committed to supporting children and families through quality early childhood education and care. Our In Home Care program provides flexible education and care for families who are unable to access other forms of approved early childhood education and care. We are seeking an experienced and passionate In Home Care Coordinator to join our Queensland team.
About the Role
The Queensland In Home Care Coordinator is an important support role within our service, working closely with the In Home Care Manager, educators and families to promote safe, inclusive and high-quality education and care. The role is suited to an experienced Early Childhood professional who enjoys mentoring educators, building positive relationships with families and supporting quality practice. The Coordinator will provide regular educator support and visits, monitor compliance and documentation, support risk management and contribute to continuous improvement across the Queensland service. The position also includes Educational Leader responsibilities, supporting educators with educational programming, reflective practice and the implementation of the EYLF and MTOP within the home environment.
Key Responsibilities Educator Support and Mentoring
- Conduct regular educator visits across the Queensland service region.
- Provide mentoring, guidance and professional support to educators.
- Support educators to strengthen their practice and confidence.
- Encourage reflective practice and continuous professional development.
- Support educators with the implementation of the EYLF and MTOP.
- Identify areas where educators may benefit from additional guidance, professional learning or support.
Program Leader Responsibilities
- Support educators to develop and implement meaningful educational programs.
- Promote quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests, strengths and individual needs.
- Support educators with observations, planning, documentation and reflection.
- Encourage educators to use the approved learning frameworks effectively within the home environment.
- Contribute to ongoing improvement in educational practice across the Queensland educator network.
Compliance and Quality
- Support educators to meet relevant regulatory, legislative and organisational requirements.
- Monitor educator documentation and required monthly evidence.
- Check that qualifications, training, certificates and other compliance requirements remain current.
- Identify areas of compliance risk and work collaboratively with educators to address them.
- Maintain accurate records using organisational systems.
- Contribute to quality improvement activities and policy development.
Child Safety and Risk Management
- Promote a strong child-safe culture across the In Home Care service.
- Support educators to understand and implement child protection responsibilities.
- Conduct home safety checks as part of educator visits.
- Support educators with risk assessments relating to transport, excursions, overnight care, safe sleep and other non-routine care arrangements.
- Identify and escalate safety, child wellbeing or compliance concerns to the In Home Care Manager.
- Support the appropriate completion and escalation of incident, injury, trauma and illness documentation.
Inclusion and Disability
- Promote inclusive practices that support every child to participate meaningfully in education and care.
- Support educators to recognise and respond to children's individual strengths, abilities, interests and support needs.
- Support educators to identify barriers to participation and consider appropriate reasonable adjustments.
- Support educators to work collaboratively with families and relevant professionals involved in a child's education, development and wellbeing.
- Promote practices consistent with the Disability Standards for Education, including the rights of children with disability to participate in education on the same basis as children without disability.
- Support educators to provide respectful, strengths-based and child-centred experiences for children with disability and additional needs.
Family Engagement
- Build positive and professional relationships with families.
- Respond appropriately to family questions and concerns.
- Support effective communication between families and educators.
- Liaise with the In Home Care Manager regarding matters requiring additional support or escalation.
- Promote respectful, collaborative relationships that support positive outcomes for children.
Operational Support
- Participate in weekly Teams meetings with the In Home Care Manager.
- Provide updates regarding educator support, compliance, risks, incidents and operational matters.
- Contribute to policy review and continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the In Home Care Manager
What We are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Early Childhood professional who is:
- Passionate about children, families and quality early childhood practice.
- Confident working independently and managing competing priorities.
- Comfortable mentoring and supporting educators.
- Strong in communication and relationship building.
- Able to identify compliance, safety and risk issues.
- Reflective, practical and solution-focused.
- Committed to child safety, inclusion and positive outcomes for children.
- Confident providing guidance and having respectful but sometimes difficult conversations when compliance or safety concerns arise.
Essential Requirements
- Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Current Queensland Blue Card.
- Current Police Check.
- Current child protection training 025
- Foundation Training
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
- Willingness to travel throughout the Queensland service region.
- Strong understanding of early childhood practice and regulatory requirements.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in In Home Care or another home-based education and care environment.
- Experience mentoring educators or early childhood professionals.
- Experience in compliance, quality assurance or regulatory environments.
- Experience supporting children with disability or additional needs.
- Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
- Understanding of the Disability Standards for Education.
- Experience working collaboratively with families and other professionals.
- Experience with educational programming and documentation.
Key Attributes
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
- High-level organisation and attention to detail.
- Strong compliance and risk awareness.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence to provide professional guidance and feedback.
- Ability to work independently while being an effective member of a small team.
- A respectful and collaborative approach to families and educators.
- Commitment to inclusion, equity and accessibility.
- A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and quality outcomes for children.
Why Join NRCS?
This is an opportunity to join a supportive team and make a genuine difference to children and families accessing In Home Care.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Support educators to grow and develop professionally.
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families and educators.
- Contribute to quality improvement and inclusive practice.
- Work across a varied and rewarding home-based education and care environment.
- Be part of a community-focused organisation.
Employment Conditions
- Part-time position, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- 12-month fixed-term contract commencing October 2026, subject to grant funding.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Travel throughout the Queensland service region is required.
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with organisational policy.
- Organisational equipment will be provided as required.
- Ongoing employment beyond the funding period is not guaranteed.
Statement of Shared Commitment
At Northern Rivers Children’s Services, every interaction counts. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where every child feels safe, respected, heard and valued. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are expected to actively promote and uphold the safety, wellbeing and rights of children.
If you are an experienced Early Childhood professional looking for a rewarding role where you can support educators, children and families while contributing to quality and inclusive practice, we would love to hear from you. Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Pay: From $41.45 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tweed Heads NSW
