Lead quality. Strengthen governance. Shape exceptional outcomes.
At Explorers Early Learning, we're committed to providing exceptional early learning experiences and that starts with strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to quality.
We're looking for an experienced Network Quality & Compliance Lead to lead quality assurance, governance and regulatory compliance across our growing network of centres. This is a highly influential leadership role where you'll drive continuous improvement, coach and develop leaders, and ensure our centres consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for children, families and our teams.
About the role
As our Network Quality & Compliance Lead, you'll own and lead Quality, Governance & Leadership while providing strategic oversight across regulatory compliance, health and safety, staffing compliance and continuous quality improvement across the Explorers network.
This role is about more than compliance, it's about building capability. You'll coach and mentor our Quality & Compliance Leaders, strengthen governance systems, prepare centres for Assessment & Rating, and drive consistency and excellence across every Explorers service.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all Explorers centres
- Coach, mentor and develop Quality & Compliance Leaders through structured coaching programs
- Drive continuous improvement and strengthen governance systems across the network
- Lead Assessment & Rating readiness, with a strong focus on Quality Area 7
- Oversee compliance with the National Law, National Regulations and Child Safe Standards
- Lead incident management, regulatory notifications and compliance reporting
- Conduct centre quality audits and provide practical coaching to support improvement
- Partner with operational and educational leaders to drive consistent quality outcomes
- Build leadership capability and succession pathways within the Quality & Compliance team
- Monitor quality trends and implement strategies that support Exceeding outcomes
Why Explorers?
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated early learning provider with At Explorers, we believe our people are our greatest strength. You'll be joining a family-owned organisation where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your career can continue to grow.
Some of our Benefits include:
- Career pathways & industry-leading professional development to support your growth with Explorers
- Culture Club & team events that celebrate connection and wellbeing
- Annual Explorers Awards Night to recognise and celebrate our people
- Exclusive employee retail discount program with access to discounted in-store and online vouchers from hundreds of retailers
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
- Generous referral bonuses for recommending great people to join our team
- Exclusive Reggio Emilia study tour opportunities
- Real scope to shape how quality and compliance is embedded across a growing network
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a sector leadership, compliance, or quality assurance role within early childhood education
- Deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and ACECQA requirements
- Demonstrated experience with the Assessment and Rating process
- Strong understanding of the serious incident reporting obligations
- Genuine coaching ability; you can build trust quickly and support leaders to grow
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to have direct, constructive conversations
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or Cert IV in Training and Assessment / Leadership and Management (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia philosophy is highly regarded
Our commitment to child safety
Explorers Early Learning is committed to the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children. We hold a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and child safety is embedded at every level of our organisation. All offers of employment are subject to a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Ready to lead quality across our network?
If you're ready to strengthen governance, develop exceptional leaders and help deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families across Explorers Early Learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of quality at Explorers Early Learning.
