Quality Assurance Partner

511021
- Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227
- Legal and Compliance
- Fixed Term Full time

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G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 430+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 58,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations where we are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our family of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders and support office team members.

**The Opportunity**

The Quality Assurance Partner will support the operations teams regionally to proactively implement the G8 integrated Quality and Risk Management System to facilitate compliance to the National Quality Framework and Assessment and Rating Process. This role provides a governance function and will monitor and audit Centre compliance to obligations, stated continuous improvement activities and support the development of Quality Improvement Plans that will lead to sustained compliance success, exceptional assessment & rating results to create positive outcomes for G8 Stakeholders

**Your day-to-day**
- Support the development of Centre Quality Improvement Plans based on internal audit outcomes, organisational policies, procedures and programs, Centre continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure the self-assessment and evidence aspects of Centre Quality Improvement Plans demonstrate compliance and achievable continuous improvement activities.
- Monitor and report on the completion of stated Quality Improvement Plans.
- Support the management of change or initiative implementation to align to Centre Quality Improvement Plans.
- Guide Regional, Area and Centre Managers in maintaining ongoing compliance and preparedness for external audits.
- Participate in the ongoing development of G8 Quality Audit Programs, and other reporting and auditing practices, all-whilst conducting audits and inspections using ISO19011:2011 audit principles.
- identify and report areas for improved corporate support regarding quality policies, procedures, processes and compliance to the Quality and Compliance Leader.

**About You**
- Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
- Not mandatory, but advantageous to have a Diploma in Quality Auditing.
- Previous training from role as an Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority Authorized Officer.
- Extensive experience within the Early Education sector, with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisor or leadership position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, My Time Our Place, related laws, regulations, guidelines and best practice.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills that articulates language to meet the audience needs. \Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, act quickly, calmly and thoughtfully to mitigate risk. - Ability to maintain privacy and dignity and always act in the best interests of G8 Education.

**Benefits Include**:

- Attractive salary package.
- Access to our employee assistant program offering mental/physical wellbeing counselling
- Join our social club with monthly events - there's something for everyone
- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
- Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment._