Compliance Manager - Early Learning Schools

About the role

Inspired Education, a group of premium private schools, is hiring a Compliance Manager for its Early Learning Schools in Sydney. The role oversees compliance, regulatory and quality assurance requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law, the National Quality Framework (NQF), workplace health and safety rules and organisational policies. It reports to the Principals, can escalate non-compliance and recommend corrective action, and involves travel between schools in St Leonards, Lindfield and Woollahra.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the NQF, National Quality Standard and safeguarding requirements, maintain compliance records and support assessment and rating visits, audits and regulatory reviews.
• Lead the Quality Improvement Plan, run compliance audits, identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee WHS compliance, risk assessments, emergency procedures and incident management.
• Mentor educators on compliance, inductions and professional learning, and work with leadership and families.
• Maintain confidential records and prepare compliance reports, supporting enrolment, CCS, ChildStory and incident reporting systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Previous experience as an early childhood professional.
• Experience in compliance, leadership or administration within an early childhood setting.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Participating in a significant Professional Learning or Leadership Experience.
• Attending conferences and seminars on risk and compliance.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• Sound knowledge of child protection, WHS and risk management.
• Experience with governance, risk and compliance portals such as NQAITS is an advantage.
• Training in WHS or equivalent is an advantage.