Quality Assurance Coordinator

at  Greater Shepparton City Council

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as ‘The Food Bowl of Australia’ as around 25% of the total value of Victoria’s agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

Salary: $73,565.44 per annum pro rata
Closing: Friday 9 August 2024
Part Time (24 hrs p/w) - Permanent
Are you an experienced early childhood professional seeking a fulfilling role in a supportive environment?
Greater Shepparton City Council is looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Officer to join our Early Years department.
This part-time role 24 hours per week, offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the leadership team of Children’s services and oversee the quality assurance of our 14 early years services. As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of policies and procedures to enhance the overall quality of our early childhood services.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification in early childhood education.
• Proven experience in quality assurance or a similar role within the early childhood sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to review and develop policies and procedures.
• HLTAID012 - Provide first aid in an education and care setting
• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Working with Children’s Check, Employee
• Criminal history check (or willing to complete)

Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood (or willing to complete)
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of early childhood education in our community. You will work in a supportive environment where your expertise and ideas are valued, contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and have a keen eye for quality assurance, we encourage you to apply.
For further information about this position, please contact Jessica Bartram, Team Leader - Children’s Services, on (03) 5832 5215.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.

Please refer the Job description for details