Program Compliance Officer

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Part time opportunity (2.5 days) with a not-for-profit organisation based in Canberra. Salary: $51.00 – $53.31/hour (pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging.

The Program Compliance Officer ensures the ACT Kinship Care Program operates in full compliance with legislative, contractual, and quality standards. The role supports carer accreditation, payment systems, record management, and child safeguarding, while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The program compliance officer will monitor and maintain compliance, oversee compliance in out-of-home care, including carer accreditation, payments, record-keeping, and safeguarding practices, support program development and implementation aligned with ACF's therapeutic care model and collaborate with the Manager, Quality Unit, and ACT leadership to embed quality and child-centred practices.

Australian Childhood Foundation
The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

• Relevant qualification in compliance, auditing, governance, quality systems, or human services such as Social Work or Psychology.
• Strong knowledge of: Out-of-Home Care systems; Carer authorisation frameworks; Carer payments and placement records; Understanding of the Children and Young People Act 2008 (ACT) and related OOHC regulations.
• High-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise, and problem-solve effectively.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and current National Police Check.
• Current driver's licence.

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to confidential Employee Assistance program
• National Network – Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children's needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Real Impact – Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.

To learn more about our work and the impact we're making for children and families, please visit: https://www.childhood.org.au/

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, please click APPLY and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria. For a copy of the Position Description please visit: PD - Program Compliance Officer.pdf

Applications close on 3 October 2025, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks. Australian Childhood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBTIQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.