Compliance Officer

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.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams across Early Learning and , the broader University, and external partners to support service delivery and enhance program offerings across all Early Learning Centres.
• 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

Reporting into the Business Operations Manager, Early Learning, you will work closely with the Practice Innovation Manager and Centre Managers. You will be an experienced early childhood professional who values high quality early education and has a deep understanding of the regulatory frameworks and its application. You possess strong communication and change agent skills to champion compliance across multiple Early Learning Centres, embedding best practices into everyday operations.

About Us

Ltd is a controlled entity of Macquarie University known as Campus Life. Located at Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Campus Life has four early learning centres providing high quality education to children from six weeks of age and one vacation care program for primary school aged children.

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.

We are committed to the safety of children and our people. We embrace diversity and welcome our people just as they are and prioritise professional development. At Campus Life you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team. The successful candidate will share our organisational values of Courage, Agility, Rigour, Empowerment and Support (CARES) and commit to these being visible in their actions and words.

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 priorities across multiple centres.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and well-developed computer literacy skills.

Note: ​Work hours and location may vary from time to time to accommodate business needs, including attending evening events for Staff Meetings as required

For general enquiries or a copy of the position description, please contact: Lucy Tran | |

If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide you with the support you need.

Applications close: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. *We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.*

Child Safe Commitment Statement

Campus Life is committed to the safety, well-being and empowerment of all children and young people engaging in our programs and to protect them from foreseeable harm.

Campus Life treats all allegations and complaints about the safety and wellbeing of children seriously and is committed to ensuring that its staff, volunteers and contractors understand the legal obligations to report child abuse and neglect to government authorities.

Every Campus Life employee has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play, individually and collectively, to ensure that the well-being and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.