Vacancy Details

Policy and Quality Officer - Early Years Education and Care 

  • Salary Range Band 6 $99,631 to $108,597 plus 12% Super (pro rata if part time)
  • Full-time with part-time option of 0.6 EFT or greater by negotiation
  • Located at Bubup Nairm Family and Children’s Centre with frequent travel to Council’s four other early education and care centres, flexible working arrangements possible

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Support quality and compliance across Council’s five early years education and care services, driving excellence, safety and accountability while upholding our Community First values.

Develop and support the implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines, responding to recent legislative and regulatory changes in the sector.

Help build a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and integrity, working alongside passionate teams to make a real difference for children and families and empower educators to deliver their best work.

Duties

  • Develop and support the implemenation of polices, procedures, compliance and quality systems that keep early years services compliant, confident and future focused.
  • Partner with leadership, educational leaders, and educators to identify risks, solve challenges and lift quality across services.
  • Lead audits, attestations and performance reporting that turn data into meaningful improvement.
  • Build practical tools, guidance and workflows that make compliance clear, achievable and embedded in daily practice.
  • Champion Council’s values by fostering collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement for children and families.

Skills and Experience 

  • Degree or diploma in early childhood education, education, social science, public policy, or a related field
  • Experience in working within education and care regulatory frameworks, quality improvement environments or compliance focused roles
  • Experience in policy development, auditing, service evaluation or governance roles within early childhood services or similar regulated settings.
  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Mark Patterson, Manager Family Youth and Children via phone 0430 656 424 and email mark.patterson@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 4 May 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au