Family Day Care Educator – Create Meaningful Care from Home
Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a more flexible, meaningful way to do what you love?
Marlin Coast Family Day Care is inviting caring and motivated individuals to become Family Day Care Educators — offering high-quality, home-based education and care, supported by a long-standing, community-focused service.
A Different Way to Work in Early Childhood
Family Day Care offers a unique alternative to centre-based care — one that is slower paced, relationship-focused, and deeply rewarding.
As an educator, you will:
* Work from your own home
* Set your own hours and design your own schedule and educational program
* Care for a small group of children in a calm, nurturing environment
* Build strong, lasting relationships with children and families
* Create meaningful learning experiences through play and everyday life
Why Marlin Coast Family Day Care?
For over 45 years, we have been supporting educators across Cairns, the Northern Beaches and Kuranda to provide high-quality, home-based care.
We are a not-for-profit service that values:
* Genuine relationships and continuity of care
* Child-led, play-based learning
* Inclusive and culturally responsive practice
* Strong support and connection for our educators
You are never on your own — our coordination team works alongside you, providing guidance, mentoring and ongoing support.
What We Offer
Starting your own Family Day Care business can feel like a big step — we make it achievable.
* Personalised on-boarding and one-on-one support
* Financial assistance with start-up requirements
* Insurance coverage for your first year
* Access to loan equipment, including outdoor play resources
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Support to connect with families and build your service
Flexible Working Options
You can choose the hours and type of care that suits your lifestyle:
* Full-time care
* Before and after school care
* School holiday programs
* After hours or overnight care
About You
You are:
-Passionate about working with children
-Reliable, organised and able to work independently
-Committed to safe, inclusive and high-quality care
-Motivated to run your own home-based service
Essential Requirements
* Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum) must be completed and current at the time of application
* Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
* Current QLD Blue Card (for yourself and all adults in your home)
* First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
* National Criminal History Check (within the last 6 months)
* Experience working with children aged birth to 12 years
* Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with children aged birth to 12 years
* Current QLD Driver License
* Over 18 years of age
* Valid working rights in Australia
Additional Training
We will support you and cover the cost as part of our Start Up package
* Child Protection
* Safe Sleep
* Positive Behaviour Guidance
* National Child Safety Training
Your Journey to Becoming an Educator
We support you every step of the way:
1. Initial Consultation
Meet with our coordination team to explore the role and ask questions.
2. Home Assessment
We help you prepare your home environment to meet safety and quality standards.
3. On-boarding
We guide you through documentation, compliance and set-up.
4. Get Started
Once approved, we support you to connect with families and begin your service.
More Than a Job
Family Day Care is more than a career — it's an opportunity to create a warm, responsive environment where children feel safe, valued and supported to grow.
Hear from our educators...
Check out our website to hear about the experience of one of our current and longstanding educators.
https://marlincoastfdc.com.au/educators/
Apply Now
If you're ready to create a flexible, fulfilling career and make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.