Company Description

Unlock a Brighter Future with MACSEYE: Join Our Team as a Quality and Compliance Officer!

As a leading not-for-profit OSHC and Early Years Education provider, we offer outstanding kindergarten and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), grounded in best practices and research in early childhood education. We offer hybrid working, flexible hours and room for growth and progression as we expand as an organisation.

This dynamic role is ideal for someone passionate about fostering safe, high-quality environments for children, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact.

Why MACSEYE?

🌟 Make a Real Impact: you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of children, supporting their development in a lively and supportive atmosphere.

🤝 Supportive Team Environment: you will collaborate with a passionate and friendly team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

🚀 Growth and Development: you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities in a thriving field.

Job Description

As a pivotal member of our Quality Safety and Compliance team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our services meet the highest standards under the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) National Quality Framework by coordinating compliance systems for OSHC and Kindergartens, championing a culture of safety and accountability, and managing incidents with precision to uphold the wellbeing of children.

Role responsibilities

• Monitor and Respond: Manage compliance processes, monitor incidents, and ensure timely escalation and reporting to reduce risks and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Support and Guide: Coach teams on ECEC compliance, prepare services for assessment, and ensure high-quality submissions for regulatory bodies.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate compliance data, address operational gaps, and drive continuous improvement across services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal teams, MACS schools, and external stakeholders to coordinate responses and uphold safety standards.
• Stay Updated: Track regulatory changes, update processes, and provide insightful reports on safety and compliance trends.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, compliance, or a related field.
• Experience: Training, coaching, or mentoring in ECEC/ OSHC compliance and quality
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, legislation, and governance in Early Years Education.
• Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a generous salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing Training: Access continuous professional development and training
• Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a welcoming, supportive workplace
• Career Advancement: Explore opportunities for growth and advancement within our organisation

About MACSEYE

MACSEYE is a pioneering organisation dedicated to establishing a network of early childhood and school-aged care programs across Melbourne Archdiocese. Our mission is to support every child in their journey to reach their full potential through programs that focus on holistic development, identity, health, and well-being.

Guided by principles of child-centered care, collaboration, lifelong learning, and evidence-based decision-making, we partner with schools, parishes, and communities to foster a connected and supportive environment for children and their families.

Join us at MACSEYE, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

As a child safe organisation, MACSEYE prioritises the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care. We require applicants to undergo relevant child safety screening prior to appointment and for all employees to adhere with our child safe practices.

We welcome applications from people from all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.