Quality and Compliance Manager (Cooroy)

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

Join the Fireflies Early Learning Centre Team!

Are you ready to be part of a vibrant, innovative, and beautifully designed early learning centre? At Fireflies Early Learning Centre, we pride ourselves on our exceptional team, wonderful facilities, and a true dedication to forging meaningful relationships with both children and their families.

About Us:

At Fireflies Early Learning Centre, we have a mission to nurture every child's development in a positive and enriching environment. We believe in creating a strong foundation for learning and wellbeing, where children, families, and staff are all integral members of our close-knit community. Our centre is committed to being a place where everyone feels valued, supported, and part of something special.

We are currently looking for a Quality and Compliance Manager to join our diverse team across various roles within the centre. Reporting to the Centre Manager, this role atFireflies Early LearningCooroy is an on-the-floor compliance and quality support role, playing a critical part in safeguarding children’s health and safety and upholding the service’s strong reputation for excellence.

AsQuality and Compliance Manager, you will spend three days each week rostered in ratio across the service, floating across rooms to observe day-to-day compliance practices, and two days each week non-contact conducting compliance, safeguarding, health and safety audits, and associated reporting.

Through this role, you will have a lasting impact on children’s safety and wellbeing, support families, strengthen community partnerships, and help the service consistently meet and exceed regulatory expectations.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and excited to make lasting connections with children and families, we would love for you to join us!

What We Offer:

• Competitive award pay rates
• Staff incentives and recognition programs
• Mentorship and leadership guidance from our skilled Centre Managers
• Paid opportunities for professional development to grow in your career

What You Can Expect:

• A cutting-edge facility with specialised rooms for various activities
• A supportive team of passionate individuals who share your love for early childhood education
• An environment that encourages learning beyond traditional classroom walls, empowering children to appreciate and protect our natural world
• Opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth
• A focus on sustainability, inspiring children to become eco-conscious leaders of the future
• The freedom to develop creative and engaging programs that ignite children’s imaginations

The Ideal Candidate:

• When required, assume responsibility of Responsible Person, or Nominated Supervisor in the Centre Manager’s extended periods of absence
• Spend minimum three days per week on the floor across the service, observing and supporting compliance practices, and two days per week conducting scheduled compliance, safeguarding, and health and safety audits
• Foster and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture that prioritises the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, families, and staff
• Lead centre compliance strategy, training and systems to ensure all regulatory requirements are consistently met, with a particular focus on Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety
• Prepare clear, accurate audit documentation and reports for the Assistant Centre Manager and Centre Manager, identifying risks and tracking corrective actions through to completion
• Demonstrate and apply up-to-date knowledge of theNational Quality Framework (NQF)to guide staff in meeting or exceeding national health and safety standards
• Work as an active member of the Service Leadership Team, contributing a compliance and safety perspective to service-wide decisions
• Minimum of Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role such as Assistant Director, Centre Manager, Room Leader, or similar within an ECEC service
• Current Blue Card for working with children
• Current First Aid certification including Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and CPR
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting compliance, quality assurance, or health and safety functions within an ECEC service
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, or compliance reviews within a regulated environment
• Experience using digital documentation, compliance, or reporting platformsKnowledge of CCS systems and administrative operations within a long day care context preferred
• A genuine love for working with young children

Child Safety Commitment

Children’s safety, wellbeing, and voices are our highest priority. Fireflies Early Learning has zero tolerance for abuse or neglect and responds promptly to all concerns in line with legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to a culturally safe, inclusive environment that respects and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Our practices actively support and strengthen cultural safety for children, families, and communities. All team members are responsible for upholding child safety and contributing to a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.