NQS Partner: Early Learning Quality & Audit (VIC East)

Goodstart Early Learning; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Laptop

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning seeks a qualified NQS Partner to support the internal Assessment and Rating process across our managed centres. You will prepare evidence, conduct centre visits, and engage in professional conversations to embed the National Quality Framework.

With a focus on continuous improvement, you will produce detailed reports guiding centres and state teams while upholding regulatory standards. The role is hybrid, combining on-site work with report writing and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge of the ECEC sector and NQF.
• Current valid Working with Children Check and driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Goodstart's internal NQS A&R process from desktop prep to centre visits and final reports.
• Apply the NQS, National Law and National Regulations consistently to assess quality across centres.
• Produce clear, practical reports to support centres and state teams in continuous improvement.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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As an NQS Partner at Goodstart Early Learning, you'll facilitate our Internal Assessment and Rating Process working across your managed state/region which will support centres develop a deeper understanding and confidence to embed the National Quality Framework. After each visit, you will complete a detailed report to assist each centre on their continuous improvement journey to understand how their centre aligns with the ECEC legislation and National Quality Standards.

Your expertise and guidance will play a vital role in creating meaningful and better outcomes for children.

This is a hybrid role. Expect around 3–4 days per week at centres, with the rest spent on report writing, analysis, and collaboration with the broader quality team.

Your Impact:

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver Goodstart’s internal NQS A&R Process – from desktop preparation and evidence gathering through to centre visits, professional conversations, and final reports
• Apply the NQS, National Law and National Regulations consistently and objectively to assess quality practice across diverse centre environments
• Produce clear, practical reports that support centres and state teams for continuous improvement and alignment with the NQF
• Conduct professional conversations that are engaging, respectful, and supportive-balancing objectivity with a strengths-based lens
• Collaborate closely with the NQS Partner Lead and NQS Quality & Moderation Specialist on calibration, consistency, and continuous improvement of methodology
• Participate in moderation sessions and contribute to the ongoing refinement of tools, guidance, and internal assessment practices
• Support national consistency of the internal assessment process across Goodstart’s nearly 700 centres

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Vehicle allowance and Laptop
• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to bettermanage your work and non-work needs
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

You’ll bring to the table:

• Qualification in Early Childhood Education or a relevant field
• Deep knowledge and practical experience working with or within the ECEC sector
• Strong experience interpreting and applying the National Quality Framework in practice
• Strong report writing and analytical skills, you can translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Current valid Working with Children Check
• Current driver’s licence. This role requires travel to Goodstart centres across your managed state/region
• Experience working as an Authorised Officer, Nominated Supervisor, or in a quality or regulatory role
• Experience conducting internal assessments or audits
• Experience participating in Assessment & Rating or quality audit processes
• Familiarity with digital assurance tools, reporting systems, and data platforms

How to apply

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We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.