Child Care Coordinator - January 2026

Written on the 10 January 2026

Are you passionate about supporting educators and strengthening outcomes for children and families? Join our team as a Coordinator and play a key role in quality early childhood education.  If you have 3 + years' experience working in the childcare industry, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us

Beaucare Family Day Care & In Home Child Care have been committed to supporting families and educators for over 35 years. At the heart of our service are strong relationships with educators, families and children and we are seeking an experienced and committed coordinator to support quality care in a home-based setting. This role is based in Beaudesert which is in the beautiful Scenic Rim. We are located 45 minutes from the centre of Logan, and 1 hour from Ipswich and the Gold Coast. Travel will be required to visit and support families and educators in areas including Beaudesert, Logan, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Flexibility with start and finish times to accommodate educator visits, family needs, and operational needs will be required.

The Benefits of Working with us

• A well established and caring, values-based community organisation
• A supportive team of passionate and dedicated professionals
• Salary packaging including $15,900 packaging limit plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment expenses per FBT year
• Laptop and iPad provided, and a paid phone allowance
• Flexible working arrangements with home life considerations
• Beaucare vehicle accessible for work related travel to educators and families
• Extensive training and professional development
• Workplace Banking Program

Your role

Our office is in Beaudesert, and this is a full-time position paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award as a Family Day Care Employee Level 3. The pay point will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

You will be responsible for:

• Visiting educators to ensure practices meet service policies and legislative requirements and to provide feedback
• In home child care visits to families' homes
• Maintaining the service focus on educational outcomes in line with Assessment and Rating process
• Maintaining the Quality Improvement Plan and Quality Improvement actions register in collaboration with the Educational Leader
• Recruitment of potential educators, and assessment of their homes and members of their household
• Providing support, information, advocacy and referral services to parents and educators
• Providing training, information, and resources to enhance educator's skills and professional development
• Planning and developing procedures to meet child and family's needs and develop and review inclusion support plans as needed
• Actively promote and embed child protection and the National Principles for Child Safe organisations

Supporting the Child Care team and Beaucare to achieve our strategic goals and maintain our strong reputation

Your Skills and experience

• 3+ years demonstrated experience working in a Child Care environment
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of child development 0-12 years
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework; My Time Our Place Framework and the National Quality Framework (NQF)
• Knowledge of health, hygiene and safety practices including infection control and risk management
• High level of communication skills and reflective practices
• Ability to work in partnership with families and educators to develop strategies to appropriately meet their needs and interests
• High level organisational and time management skills
• Ability to implement and follow policies and procedures to promote quality child care
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office) and experience using social media

Mandatory requirements

• Approved and JP certified Diploma level education and care qualification
• Evidence of completion of Child Protection Training (Course codes CHCPRT001, CHCPRT002, CHCPRT025, CHCPRT026 or CHCECE057)
• Positive Notice Blue Card (or eligible to obtain prior to commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligible to obtain prior to commencement)
• National Police check obtained in the last 6 months
• Provider Digital Access (PRODA) number (must be obtained prior to commencement)
• Current Queensland Drivers’ licence
• Current Full First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis - HLTAID012 (must be obtained prior to commencement)
• Reliable, roadworthy and insured motor vehicle

How to apply

Please apply via Seek - view here

Closing date is Monday 26th January 2026 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th February 2026 and Thursday 5th February 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to apply early.

For further information about the role, please contact the Human Resources Team on (07) 5541 4216.

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