Overview

Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist role at Only About Children (OAC). This is a 12-month fixed-term position based at the St Leonards Support Office, focused on safeguarding children, ensuring compliance, and supporting services to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance assessments across all NSW campuses, supporting services to meet or exceed the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Lead and support regulatory investigations into incidents, complaints, and reportable conduct matters.
• Provide expert advice on child safety, compliance, and quality practices while fostering a collaborative approach with campus teams.
• Embed Child Safe Standards and drive continuous improvement through coaching, training, and professional practice support.
• Balance time between campus visits and reporting, analysis, and follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years\' experience in early childhood education, ideally in a leadership or compliance role.
• A strong understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive investigations with empathy and integrity.
• A collaborative style focused on supporting and empowering services to succeed.
• Strong organisational skills to manage both fieldwork and reporting effectively.
• Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and additional training in Child Protection (mandatory reporting) are highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in upholding child safety and compliance across our campuses.
• Partner with campus leaders to make a tangible impact on service quality.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team with a strong purpose and vision.
• Enjoy access to professional development through OAC Academy.
• Work for a high-quality, values-led, and innovative provider.
• 50% childcare discount for your family.
• Two additional wellbeing days off per year.
• Paid parental leave and access to free Employee Assistance Program.
• A values-led, supportive team culture.

Apply Now to join us in driving compliance excellence and making a lasting difference in the lives of children.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. All employees are required to hold a current Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.