Quality and Compliance Leader - Education and Care Services

Burgmann Anglican School; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgmann Anglican School is seeking a Quality and Compliance Leader for its Education and Care Services across the Valley and Forde campuses. You will provide leadership to the Early Learning Centre, Preschool and OSHC programs, ensuring alignment with the National Law and Quality Framework, and guiding Quality Improvement Plans and the Assessment and Rating process.

You will mentor educators, embed a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement, and collaborate with Educational Leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care National Law and Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Rating and Compliance Audit processes.
• Current First Aid Training – Education and Care setting (HLTAID012).
• Current mandatory Child Safety and Child Protection Training certificates.
• Food Safety, Handling and Hygiene Training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Friendly and approachable demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership support to programs during periods of leadership absence including Head of Early Years, Service Directors and Educational Leaders and other relief as required.
• Implement and manage a range of systems and processes that keep children safe and service operations strong, including risk management, internal audits, service records and Assessment and Rating readiness.
• Ensure the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations are implemented, contributing to the regular review of policy and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensure safe, nurturing, quality learning environments for all children, collaborating with Service Directors and Educational Leaders to create environments that promote learning though play and associated risks are managed appropriately.
• Build secure and respectful reciprocal relationships with educators, staff, children and families, ensuring the needs of children are met through collaboration and consultation.
• Mentor and guide educators to develop a culture where critical reflection is embedded into everyday practice, professional growth is supported and compliance is embedded into daily practice and approached with confidence
• Staying abreast of current developments in Early Childhood education, to strategically plan for and implement improvements in pedagogy and curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents including supporting opportunities for concerns and complaints to be raised and actioned.
• Work collaboratively across Early Years programs, contributing to a team approach to facilitating smooth transitions between Early Years programs.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

Quality and Compliance Leader - Education and Care Services

Burgmann Anglican School is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming educational community dedicated to inspiring excellence and nurturing the holistic development of students from Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12. Situated across two picturesque campuses in Gungahlin and Forde, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where individuality is celebrated, and every child feels a deep sense of belonging.

Why Choose Burgmann?

At Burgmann Anglican School, we value our staff and recognise their critical role in shaping our vibrant community. Joining our team means you'll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Professional development opportunitiesto support your growth and career aspirations
• Asupportive and inclusive culturethat values teamwork, respect, and diversity
• Free onsite parkingat both our beautiful campuses
• Priority enrolmentfor your children in our highly-regarded School

We are deeply committed to providing comprehensive support that promotes the wellbeing and professional excellence of all our staff. Come and be part of a community that truly values and invests in you.

Status: Permanent Full Time

Commencement Date: January 2027

Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Valley and Forde Campuses.

Burgmann Anglican School provides a supportive, contemporary education within a Christian framework. It is a co-educational Independent, Anglican School, that offers a tailored learning environment for children from six months through to Year 12, across two campuses. Burgmann is structured into four sub schools: The Early Years (ELC and Preschool), Junior School (K-Y5), Middle School (Yr 6 – 8) and Senior School (Year 9-12).

The Early Learning Centre, located on the Valley campus, provides for children aged 6 months to 3 years old. The Preschool Program is located in the Bowers Learning Centre, located on the Forde campus, provides care for children aged 3 to 5 years, a two year preschool program prior to formal schooling. The OSHC programs, located on Valley and Forde, provides care for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 after school and during school holidays.

The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school. The Education and Care programs are an important of our school.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Quality and Compliance Leader provides leadership support across our Education and Care Services including the Early Learning Centre, Preschool Program and OSHC Program through direct leadership cover. Additionally, they will guide compliance with the National Law, Regulations and the National Quality Framework, collaborate with each Service’s Educational Leader to manage Quality Improvement Plans and prepare for and support the Assessment and Rating process in each service.

The Quality and Compliance Leader will model paramount consideration when working with children in all decisions made to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

Line Management

This position will be responsible to the Head of Early Years and ultimately to the Principal.

Working Relationships

The Quality and Compliance Leader will work closely with the Early Learning Centre, Bowers Learning Centre and OSHC Directors and Educational Leaders, collaborating to ensure consistency across services in relation to quality and compliance matters.

They will work collaboratively with room leaders and educators across each Service’s programs to mentor and guide their understanding of compliance and quality practices, embedding a culture where quality and compliance is embedded into everyday practice and children’s rights, interests, safety and wellbeing come first.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Quality and Compliance Leader has the following roles:

• Provides direct leadership support to programs during periods of leadership absence including Head of Early Years, Service Directors and Educational Leaders and other relief as required.
• Implement and manage a range of systems and processes that keep children safe and service operations strong, including risk management, internal audits, service records and Assessment and Rating readiness.
• Ensure the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations are implemented, contributing to the regular review of policy and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensure safe, nurturing, quality learning environments for all children, collaborating with Service Directors and Educational Leaders to create environments that promote learning though play and associated risks are managed appropriately.
• Build secure and respectful reciprocal relationships with educators, staff, children and families, ensuring the needs of children are met through collaboration and consultation.
• Mentor and guide educators to develop a culture where critical reflection is embedded into everyday practice, professional growth is supported and compliance is embedded into daily practice and approached with confidence
• Staying abreast of current developments in Early Childhood education, to strategically plan for and implement improvements in pedagogy and curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents including supporting opportunities for concerns and complaints to be raised and actioned.
• Work collaboratively across Early Years programs, contributing to a team approach to facilitating smooth transitions between Early Years programs.
• Other duties as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Variable Duties/Hours

The nature of the position is such that the Quality and Compliance Leader is required to be available outside the “normal” office hours, participate fully in the total life of the School, attend meetings and presentations whenever necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care National Law and Regulations
• Demonstrated experience of Assessment and Rating and Compliance Audit processes
• Current First Aid Training – Education and Care setting (HLTAID012)
• Current mandatory Child Safety and Child Protection Training certificates
• Food Safety, Handling and Hygiene Training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Friendly and approachable demeanour
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under The Burgmann Anglican School Early Learning Agreement 2025.