Quality and Compliance Specialist

Lead inclusive, high-quality early learning practice that puts children first.

· Build capability across services through coaching and collaboration
· Champion continuous improvement, compliance and child safety
· Permanent Full-Time based in Oatlands

At Uniting, we believe every child deserves access to safe, inclusive, high-quality early education.

We’re seeking a Practice and Compliance Specialist to join our passionate central Early Learning team. Reporting to the Governance, Care and Practice Manager, you’ll provide expert coaching and support to early learning services across NSW and ACT – strengthening pedagogy, inclusive practices and compliance with child-safe and legislative standards.

This is a role for someone who leads with empathy, communicates with purpose, and thrives in a dynamic, people-centred environment.

What you’ll do:

• Drive consistent, inclusive, high-quality practice and child-safe environments across Uniting's early learning and outside school hours care services.
• Work closely with Centre Directors and Area Managers to prepare for and navigate the Assessment and Rating process.
• Coach and mentor Early Childhood Teachers and educators to improve pedagogical practice through reflection, evidence-informed learning, and positive reinforcement.
• Support services to implement policies and procedures aligned with National Law, Regulations and Uniting’s internal quality frameworks.
• Lead professional learning, policy implementation and system improvements that embed continuous quality improvement.
• Develop tools and strategies to help services meet their compliance obligations while maintaining a focus on meaningful, child-centred delivery.
• Build strong, respectful partnerships – even in complex or high-pressure settings – with service leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Represent Uniting in sector forums, strategic projects, and collaborative external relationships.

What you’ll bring:

You're not only an experienced and knowledgeable early childhood leader – you're also a people person who builds trust, navigates challenges with professionalism and brings others along on the journey. You’re confident working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly and you remain calm, focused and solutions-oriented under pressure.

You will also have:

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in service leadership and leading through an Assessment and Rating process
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, and Early Years Learning Frameworks
• Experience with Child Safe Standards and/or child protection frameworks
• A strong understanding of inclusion, compliance and evidence-based early childhood practice
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills – with the ability to build trust and engage confidently with diverse leadership styles
• Experience using digital documentation platforms
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly across NSW and ACT
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What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free) 
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members 
• Tool of Trade – Car for service visits!

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

About Uniting Early Learning
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid NSW Working with Children's Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.