Early Learning Quality & Compliance Lead

Fire Flies Early Learning; Cooroy; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fireflies Early Learning Centre in Cooroy, Queensland is seeking a Quality and Compliance Manager to lead health, safety and quality across the service. The role balances on-floor compliance with strategic oversight, ensuring daily practices meet regulatory expectations and align with the NQF.

With a diploma in early childhood education and care (or ACECQA-equivalent) and at least two years in a leadership role, you will guide audits, training, and reporting, support families, and foster a

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• 2+ years in a leadership role within an ECEC service.
• Current Blue Card for working with children.
• First Aid including Asthma, Anaphylaxis, CPR.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience leading audits, quality assurance, health and safety functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead centre compliance strategy, training and systems to meet regulatory requirements, focusing on Health and Safety.
• Roaster on-floor duties: minimum 3 days/week across rooms observing compliance practices.
• Conduct audits, safeguarding reviews and health and safety reporting.
• Prepare clear audit documentation for management and track corrective actions.
• Foster a positive team culture prioritising child safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Health & Safety

Audits & Reporting

Training & Systems

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent

Tools

Compliance platforms

Digital documentation

CCS systems

Job description

Fireflies Early Learning Centre in Cooroy, Queensland is seeking a Quality and Compliance Manager to lead health, safety and quality across the service. The role balances on-floor compliance with strategic oversight, ensuring daily practices meet regulatory expectations and align with the NQF.

With a diploma in early childhood education and care (or ACECQA-equivalent) and at least two years in a leadership role, you will guide audits, training, and reporting, support families, and foster a