NQS Partner - QLD

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Laptop

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Discounted childcare (up to 15%)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an NQS Partner to facilitate the Internal Assessment and Rating process across Queensland. The role involves visits, reporting, and supporting centres to embed the National Quality Framework.

You will spend 3–4 days per week at centres with remaining time on reports, analysis, and collaborating with the quality team. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Strong report writing and analytical skills with ability to translate complex information into insights.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with the ECEC sector and National Quality Framework.
• Experience interpreting and applying NQF in practice.
• Eligible Working with Children Check and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the internal NQS A&R process from prep to centre visits and final reports.
• Apply NQS, National Law and National Regulations to assess practice across centres.
• Produce clear, practical reports supporting continuous improvement and alignment with the NQF.
• Conduct professional conversations that are engaging, respectful and strengths-based.
• Collaborate with NQS leadership on calibration and method improvements.
• Participate in moderation sessions and refine assessment tools and guidance.
• Support consistency of the internal assessment process across ~700 centres.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Interpreting NQF

ECEC sector experience

Strong communication

Education

Early Childhood Education

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Role: NQS Partner Location: Flexible across QLD Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 NQFConduct 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

What Goodstart Can Offer You

• Vehicle allowance and Laptop
• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs

Salary and Benefits

• 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.

Essential Qualifications

• 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

Desirable

• 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

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.