_{27th March, 2026}

Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality provision of care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, which stretches from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 5 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.

About the position
MMCNQ are seeking an experienced and strategic Regulation and Compliance Advisor to play a pivotal role in strengthening our child safe culture and driving excellence in regulatory compliance across our Early Childhood Education and Care Services. 

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) within MMCNQ's growing Compliance Team.

Working closely with the Regulation and Compliance Manager, Regulation and Compliance Partner and other specialist teams, the role of the Regulation and Compliance Advisor is to support the delivery of quality education and care and compliance with all legislative requirements of an Approved Provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance frameworks to ensure alignment with legislative and industry standards (e.g. NQF, Family Assistance Law, Child Protection, Education and Care Services Act).
• Assist in monitoring legislative updates and maintaining current policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide guidance to Service Leaders on assessment and rating, risk management, safeguarding, reporting, and quality monitoring.
• Contribute to audits and ongoing monitoring of compliance obligations.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities to strengthen prevention, early intervention, and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of systems to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, and safeguarding requirements.
• Collaborate on training frameworks and deliver compliance-related inductions.
• Meet obligations across WHS, child protection, privacy, and anti-discrimination legislation.
• Undertake research to support compliance learning and development.

About You

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education and Care; minimum 3 years’ leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of the ECEC regulatory environment, including NQF, National Regulations, and ACECQA standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering training and improving quality outcomes.
• Skilled in developing compliance systems and frameworks.
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
• Current driver’s licence.

How to apply
If you are interested in joining our vibrant team at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link. Interviews will commence as applications are received. 
   
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Tia Palmer on 0477 298 947 or email the HR team at employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au

Apply For Job