Job Description As the State-Based Quality and Compliance Partner, you'll ensure JAG services meet compliance standards and best practices.
Key responsibilities include conducting audits, supporting Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs), and driving adherence to regulatory requirements, including NQS and Child Protection laws.
You'll lead safeguarding initiatives, manage child protection incidents, and support policy development and staff training.
Acting as the main contact for regulatory authorities, you'll engage with service teams and the community to address compliance and quality concerns effectively.
Key Responsibilities: Ensure all services across the state operate in compliance with current legislative standards, regulations, and JAG policies.
Collaborate with service leaders, educators, and external stakeholders to elevate service quality, emphasizing best practices, safety, and continuous improvement.
Support teams in assessment, compliance, and enhancing rating outcomes to achieve outstanding results.
Develop frameworks to upskill service delivery teams and partner with the training team to create impactful content and resources.
Coach, mentor, and uplift team capability across all levels to drive high standards and continuous improvement.
About You: You are passionate about quality improvement and have a keen eye for detail when it comes to compliance and regulatory standards.
Your background in compliance, safety, or a similar area in the education or childcare sector will be critical to your success.
You are a proactive communicator, skilled in identifying operational gaps, and excel at guiding teams towards best-practice service delivery.
3-5 years of experience in compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory roles in the Education and Care sector.
Strong knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law, NQS, and Child Protection legislation.
Proven ability in audits, compliance reviews, and development of Quality Improvement Plans.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Valid State based Working with Children Check (WWCC), a driver's license, and willingness to travel.
What we can offer you: A community centred organisation that cares for its people and the chance to build brighter futures for children.
Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs.
Discounted outside school hours care and holiday program.
A place where you can let your personality shine.
Rewards for recommending your family and friends to come and join the JAG family.
Special deals with our retail and service partners.
Regular personal and professional development opportunities Fun!
It's what big kids do.
We like to be 100% human rather than corporate.
Hybrid working - mix it up with time at our South Perth support office and WFH.
How to apply If you share our values, want to have fun at work every day, and want a career that works for you, but more importantly you want to make a difference and leave a legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to our team with any questions ****** At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is our top priority.
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and appropriate screening on all potential employees to ensure that they share our commitment to safeguarding and have not been involved in any activities that could put children at risk.
We welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply for any open positions within Junior Adventures Group.
We're committed to ensuring our employees are included in the Early Childhood Worker Retention Grant and have applied to participate.
Additional Information At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is our top priority.
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and appropriate screening on all potential employees to ensure that they share our commitment to safeguarding and have not been involved in any activities that could put children at risk.
We welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply for any open positions within Junior Adventures Group.