Quality Manager – Inspire Excellence. Shape Practice. Drive Quality
Harmony Early Education
(Southern Gold Coast and Northern Rivers Region)
Are you an experienced early childhood leader who is passionate about curriculum, mentoring educators and driving quality outcomes across multiple services?
At Harmony Early Education, we believe exceptional educational practice doesn't happen by chance, it is intentionally led, nurtured and continuously strengthened.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager who is passionate about educational excellence, thrives on coaching and developing others, and is committed to helping our centres achieve outstanding outcomes for children, families and educators.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice across a region while working alongside passionate Centre Directors, Educational Leaders and Operations teams to build a culture of continuous improvement.
Be the Driving Force Behind Educational Excellence
As our Quality Manager, you are more than an educational expert.
You are a coach, mentor and trusted partner who empowers leaders to create exceptional learning environments where children, educators and families flourish.
You will lead with:
Purpose – ensuring every child receives the highest quality educational experience
Expertise – guiding curriculum, pedagogy and professional practice with confidence
Collaboration – building strong partnerships with Centre Leadership Teams across the region
Innovation – inspiring continuous improvement and embedding best practice
At Harmony, we believe quality is everyone's responsibility, and our Quality Managers play a vital role in supporting centres to achieve and sustain excellence.
Our leaders are valued, supported and empowered through:
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Dedicated regional leadership and operational support
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The opportunity to influence educational practice across multiple services
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Harmony Academy professional learning and leadership development
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Quarterly off-site leadership forums and bi-monthly development sessions
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A collaborative leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement
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Opportunities to develop curriculum resources and contribute to organisation-wide projects
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A culture built on trust, accountability and professional growth
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15% retention payment on top of Award
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75% childcare fee discount
As a Quality Manager, you will champion safe, inclusive and respectful learning environments while supporting leaders to embed child-safe practices, meaningful cultural inclusion and exceptional educational experiences across every service.
Your Impact as Quality Manager
In this role, you will:
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Coach, mentor and develop Educational Leaders, Centre Directors and educator teams
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Drive curriculum excellence across multiple services
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Lead quality improvement initiatives and support centres towards Exceeding outcomes
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Conduct quality audits and provide practical coaching to strengthen educational practice
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Support centres in implementing the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework
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Lead professional learning, curriculum workshops and induction programs
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Build strong partnerships with Centre Leadership Teams and Operations
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Develop educational resources and contribute to Harmony Academy content
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Support succession planning and educator development
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Inspire reflective practice, innovation and continuous improvement
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Every day presents the opportunity to influence practice, develop people and create better outcomes for children.
About You
You are an experienced educational leader who combines deep curriculum knowledge with the ability to inspire, mentor and develop others.
You bring:
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A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) (desirable)
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Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership position such as Educational Leader, Centre Director or Early Childhood Teacher
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Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)
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Strong experience leading curriculum development, coaching educators and driving quality improvement
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Outstanding communication, mentoring and relationship-building skills
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Experience facilitating professional learning and leading educational change
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A current Working with Children Check/Blue Card
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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
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Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between services
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Completion of the National Child Safety Training via Geccko with a current Certificate of Completion
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Most importantly, you are passionate about empowering educators, strengthening leadership capability and ensuring every child experiences high-quality early education.
Why Harmony Early Education?
At Harmony, we know our greatest investment is our people.
Our Quality Managers are trusted educational leaders who have genuine influence over curriculum, leadership capability and educational outcomes across our organisation.
You'll be supported by an experienced Operations team and Senior Quality Manager, work alongside passionate leaders, and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, educators and communities.
Our Commitment to Child & Cultural Safety:
At Harmony you will be part of a team deeply committed to child and cultural safety. We take this seriously. Every child should feel safe, seen, heard and respected and we empower our educators to uphold these values every single day.
Protecting Every Child. Honouring Every Culture. Every Day.
We work proactively to keep children safe through strong policies, ongoing training and open conversations. We walk alongside families and communities to create environments where every child’s identity is celebrated and every voice is valued.
Inspire Excellence. Empower Educators. Shape the Future.
If you're ready to influence educational practice, coach exceptional leaders and help create outstanding learning environments across Harmony Early Education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now and begin your Harmony journey.
Learn more at www.harmonylearning.com.au
