Role: NQS Partner
Location: Western Australia
Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent
As an NQS Partner at Goodstart Early Learning, you'll facilitate our Internal Assessment and Rating Process working across your managed state/region which will support centres develop a deeper understanding and confidence to embed the National Quality Framework. After each visit, you will complete a detailed report to assist each centre on their continuous improvement journey to understand how their centre aligns with the ECEC legislation and National Quality Standards.
Your expertise and guidance will play a vital role in creating meaningful and better outcomes for children.
This is a hybrid role. Expect around 3–4 days per week at centres, with the rest spent on report writing, analysis, and collaboration with the broader quality team.
Your Impact:
In this role, you’ll:
Deliver Goodstart’s internal NQS A&R Process – from desktop preparation and evidence gathering through to centre visits, professional conversations, and final reports
Apply the NQS, National Law and National Regulations consistently and objectively to assess quality practice across diverse centre environments
Produce clear, practical reports that support centres and state teams for continuous improvement and alignment with the NQF
Conduct professional conversations that are engaging, respectful, and supportive-balancing objectivity with a strengths-based lens
Collaborate closely with the NQS Partner Lead and NQS Quality & Moderation Specialist on calibration, consistency, and continuous improvement of methodology
Participate in moderation sessions and contribute to the ongoing refinement of tools, guidance, and internal assessment practices
Support national consistency of the internal assessment process across Goodstart’s nearly 700 centres
What Goodstart can offer you:
Vehicle allowance and Laptop
Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.
You’ll bring to the table:
Essential:
Qualification in Early Childhood Education or a relevant field
Deep knowledge and practical experience working with or within the ECEC sector
Strong experience interpreting and applying the National Quality Framework in practice
Strong report writing and analytical skills, you can translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
Current valid Working with Children Check
Current driver’s licence. This role requires travel to Goodstart centres across your managed state/region
Desirable:
Experience working as an Authorised Officer, Nominated Supervisor, or in a quality or regulatory role
Experience conducting internal assessments or audits
Experience participating in Assessment & Rating or quality audit processes
Familiarity with digital assurance tools, reporting systems, and data platforms
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email
[email protected]
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email
[email protected]
If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
