Family Day Care Service Manager/Nominated Supervisor
$90,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
Family Day Care (FDC) Service Managers oversee the operational, educational, and compliance requirements of home-based childcare networks. They act as the Nominated Supervisor, lead Educator recruitment and mentoring, ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), and manage community relationships.
We are seeking a passionate, compliance-driven, and strategic Family Day Care Service Manager to lead our network of home-based educators. In this role, you will shape quality, culture, and professional practice, strengthening compliance without losing the relationship-based care that makes Family Day Care unique.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy: Lead growth, retention, and quality across our home-based education network.
Compliance & NQF: Ensure all operations strictly adhere to the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations, and the National Quality Standard (NQS)
Educator Support: Mentor, monitor, and develop our FDC educators, assisting them with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and educational programming.
Family Engagement: Oversee enrolments, address family inquiries, and build strong community partnerships.
Operations & Administration: Manage service budgets, staff rosters, and workplace health and safety (WHS) protocols.
Qualifications
Qualifications: An ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching Degree (ECT) or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Experience
Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualification management or coordination experience within a Family Day Care or Children's Services setting.
Compliance Knowledge
Compliance Knowledge: Extensive understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant legislation.
Communication
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proven capability to draft policies and procedures.
Clearances
Clearances: Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and valid First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis certificates. Approved Child Protection Training and Child Safety Training corticates. Provider Digital Access (PRODA) RA Number
Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to a suitable vehicle
Unrestricted working rights within Australia
Applications Close: Friday 10th July, 2026
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