Practice
Mentor
Family
Day Care Queensland (FDCQ) | Queensland | Fixed Term 12 month Full Time
Help
shape safer futures for children across Queensland.
At
Family Day Care Queensland (FDCQ), we believe every child deserves to grow,
learn and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We’re looking for an
enthusiastic and relationship-focused Practice Mentor to join our
Enhance Team.
This
is a unique opportunity to develop into a mentoring role, beginning with a
strong operational foundation before progressing into educator coaching, family
engagement and quality practice support.
About
the Role
The
Practice Mentor is a developmental position designed to build expertise across
both operational administration and practice leadership.
The
successful applicant will initially work within the administration function of
the Enhance team, supporting family enquiries, educator coordination, service
administration and operational processes. This foundation will provide a
comprehensive understanding of our systems, service delivery and the In Home
Care program.
As
capability and confidence develop, the role will progressively transition into
the full Practice Mentor responsibilities, including mentoring Educators,
conducting Educator visits, supporting quality improvement, strengthening
compliance and building strong relationships with families and stakeholders.
This
staged approach provides an excellent opportunity to develop into a rewarding
role that makes a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
What
you’ll be doing
Initially
you will:
- Support family enquiries and onboarding.
- Assist with educator coordination and operational
administration.
- Maintain accurate records across organisational
systems.
- Support enrolments, bookings and documentation.
- Build knowledge of legislation, policies and service
delivery.
As
the role develops, you will also:
- Mentor and coach Educators to deliver high-quality,
child-safe education and care.
- Conduct Educator visits across Queensland.
- Support quality improvement and continuous professional
development.
- Monitor compliance with legislation and the National
Quality Framework.
- Build strong relationships with families and Educators.
- Contribute to recruitment and service growth
initiatives.
About
You
You’ll
be passionate about supporting children, families and Educators while building
your own capability in mentoring and practice leadership.
You’ll
bring:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or
higher)
- Experience within the Early Childhood Education and
Care sector
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Current Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid qualification
- Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
Why
Join FDCQ?
At
FDCQ, children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We are
committed to supporting our people through ongoing learning, collaboration and
professional growth.
We offer:
- A structured pathway into a Practice Mentor role
- Professional development and mentoring
- A supportive and collaborative team
- Flexible work environment
- Meaningful work that positively impacts children and
families
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a genuine
difference, we’d love to hear from you.
