Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist
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About This Role
At Only About Children (OAC), we believe in giving children the best start in life through our unique approach to early years learning. We call this The OAC Way – a holistic focus on education, health, and wellbeing. With over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, we are committed to excellence in early childhood education and care.
We are seeking a passionate and detail-driven Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist to join our National Quality team. Based at our St Leonards Support Office, this permanent full-time role will play a critical part in safeguarding children, ensuring compliance, and supporting services to deliver high-quality outcomes.
About The Role
As a trusted partner to our Campus Directors and Operations Leaders, you will:
* 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 supportive, 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.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* 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 want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.
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