Quality Assurance Partner

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

G8 Education is expanding our Quality & Compliance team as part of our continued commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and service excellence across our national network of early learning centres.

We're seeking a Quality Assurance Partner to work closely with our Operations Teams to proactively embed the G8 integrated Quality and Risk Management System, strengthen compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), and support centres to achieve exceptional assessment and rating outcomes.

This role is key to ensuring our teams deliver safe, high-quality early learning environments that meet and exceed regulatory expectations, while contributing to meaningful, sustainable outcomes for children, families, educators, and the wider G8 community.

As a Quality Assurance Partner, you will play a critical governance, coaching, and quality uplift role. You'll partner with regional and centre leaders to monitor compliance, conduct audits, guide continuous improvement, and embed best practice across all areas of the NQF and Quality & Risk Management systems.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building capability, leading quality uplift initiatives, and strengthening child safety and compliance across multiple services.

This role is Full-Time on a 12month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and proactively embed the National Quality Framework across regional operations.
• Contribute to the development of G8's Quality Audit Program, including tools, templates, and frameworks supporting: Child Safety & Wellbeing, Work Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Emergency Management, and Document & data control.
• Support regional forums and meetings to strengthen understanding of the NQF and quality assurance processes.
• Coach Regional, Area, and Centre Managers to build capability and ensure ongoing compliance and A&R readiness.
• Guide Centre Managers to monitor, document, and embed continuous improvement practices.
• Assist in developing learning resources, FAQs, and capability-building materials.
• Collaborate with Property on remediation and safety actions stemming from compliance breaches or urgent risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections using ISO19011:2011 audit principles, validating findings through documentation, interviews, and observations.
• Schedule and deliver audits in line with business priorities and anticipated A&R timelines.
• Report audit findings, compliance trends, and opportunities for policy and process improvement.
• Prepare accurate, evidence-based audit reports with clear recommendations and achievable timeframes.
• Maintain and report data across relevant audit categories.

About You

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and A&R process.
• Experience in multi-site compliance, governance, auditing, or operations in early childhood.
• A passion for child safety, quality practice, and coaching others.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence, guide, and build capability across diverse teams.
• High attention to detail, objectivity, and confidence in managing compliance and risk decisions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Car Allowance Provided
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

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.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.