Compliance Support Officer

Role: Compliance Support OfficerLocation: Murarrie, BrisbaneEmployment Type: Permanent Part-time - 24 hours per weekWith 15,000 Goodstart team members across 661 centres nurturing 63,600 children, we're Australia's largest provider of early learning and care. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. From our centre teams to our support teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.Be the go-to guru for all things compliance!Provide expert guidance nationwide on the National Education & Care legislation and food safety standards. Manage the communication flow between Goodstart, regulatory authorities, and councils in a professional and timely manner.If you're passionate about ECEC compliance, this role's got your name written all over it!Your Impact:Team Participation

• Attend Quality Department meetings as requested by the Quality Manager

Industry Knowledge

• Stay updated on Education & Care legislation, food safety regulations, and building codes

Administration

• Maintain accurate records and manage electronic documentation
• Prepare internal communications regarding regulatory changes
• Assess and process applications for compliance
• Ensure timely payment of fees for licenses and audits

External Stakeholders Liaison

• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and government agencies
• Coordinate with regulators for service approvals and Compliance Support
• Respond to correspondence from regulatory authorities within specified timeframes

Internal Customer Liaison

• Support team members within the quality department
• Communicate regulatory requirements and expectations clearly to internal stakeholders
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Review designs and plans to ensure compliance with standards
• Assist in conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions
• Mentor and develop the knowledge of centre teams and other business units.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements (as agreed with line manager)
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay.
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes.
• Be a part of a team and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion and purpose.
• Regular social events at our head office location
• Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.

You'll bring to the table:

• Early Childhood Qualification
• Food Handling Qualification
• Previous Early Learning Sector Experience
• Working with Children Check

Desirable

• A minimum 1-2 years administration experience in a large, multi-site, service-related organisation

How to applyClick 'Apply Now' and submit your application.We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.Have a question?Contact Adonica Lee via email:Agencies: Whilst we appreciate your interest, we are confident we can find a great candidate without external support.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWe're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time