Compliance Officer

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Are you passionate about child safety, inclusion, and high-quality early education and care? Do you thrive on ensuring excellence through compliance and continuous improvement? If so, we’d love to hear from you
- Full-time, continuing position
- Competitive salary plus 12% superannuation

About the Role
We seek a Compliance Officer to join our Early Learning management team. This new role supports our commitment to delivering exceptional early childhood education by guiding regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, and driving quality outcomes across our early learning centres.
- Key Responsibilities_- Collaborate with the Business Operations Manager, Early Learning, to support the development, planning, and implementation of strategy, ensuring compliance is embedded in all aspects of service delivery.- Maintain expert knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Child Care Subsidy System, child safety legislation, and other relevant laws and policies, and provide advice and support to ensure the organisation consistently meets its legal and regulatory obligations.- Lead the review and monitoring of compliance activities, including maintaining accurate records and conducting regular internal audits, as well as identify areas for improvement and escalate issues as needed to strengthen compliance and quality outcomes across Early Learning Centres.- Design and implement practical tools and strategies that enable Early Learning Centres to meet compliance requirements while maintaining a strong focus on meaningful, child-centred care and education.- Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, and controlled documents, as well as ensure these reflect current legal and operational requirements and are developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, providing timely updates and guidance to management and Centre Managers, as well as prepare insightful reports on compliance and safety trends to inform decision-making.- Contribute to risk assessment and incident review processes, identifying patterns and implementing mitigation strategies to reduce future risks and enhance safety.- Deliver or coordinate compliance-related training and act as a trusted resource for staff seeking guidance on regulatory and policy matters.- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning.-
- Represent the organisation in external networks, committees, and professional forums to stay informed of sector developments and share best practices.- Partner with the Early Learning management team to support the development and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that reflect the values of the organisation.

About You

About Us

Our play-based educational and school holiday programs are based around:
- Supporting and encouraging a love for learning that involves curiosity, creativity, and innovation- Connecting with others, oneself, and the environment- Supporting each child’s dispositions for learning- Supporting children’s wellbeing- Celebrating and sharing the importance of childhood as a unique and valuable time
- We have access to university spaces and facilities to support and enhance our programs and collaborate regularly with the University’s community, including the Macquarie School of Education.

Benefits of Working With Us
At Campus Life, you will enjoy competitive pay plus a range of salary packaging options and other benefits including:
- Professional development opportunities- Free access to the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre- Additional paid concessional days- Access to our staff wellbeing program, staff support services, and employee flu shot program- Discounted corporate health insurance- Rewards app - earn additional points on purchases at Campus Life outlets

How to Apply
If being part of an inclusive, vibrant, team-oriented organisation is something you are passionate about, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that clearly addresses the _Selection Criteria_ and _Qualifications & Other Requirements_ listed below.
- Qualifications & Other Requirements- Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant qualification with demonstrated compliance experience in the sector or related field- Working with Children Check- Criminal History Check- Approved Child Protection training
- Selection Criteria- Demonstrated experience and strong attention to detail in conducting audits, analysing data, managing risk, and implementing policy frameworks in line with regulatory compliance.- Experience creating, implementing, and reviewing controlled documents to ensure centres comply with regulations.- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with staff and stakeholders.- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing p