Are you passionate about quality in early childhood education? We are looking for a National Assessment & Rating Quality Coordinator to join our Quality team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate the national Assessment & Rating process, provide support to our quality team, and ensure compliance with key regulatory frameworks. This role reports directly to the National Quality Manager . What you’ll do: Coordinate all aspects of the national Assessment & Rating (A&R) process, including scheduling, documentation, tracking, and reporting. Work with Senior QAs, Operations, and centre teams to support the timely submission and progress of Quality Improvement Plans, reports, and A&R documentation. Maintain a thorough understanding of the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework (NQF), and National Quality Standard (NQS) to support compliant and accurate A&R processes. Liaise with key stakeholders across all internal departments, including Operations, Quality, Facilities, and Compliance, to ensure high quality outcomes. Provide operational and administrative support to the National Quality Manager and quality team. Support national quality projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Be a point of contact for A&R and quality-related queries, providing guidance and support to staff. Maintain systems, data, and compliance records to ensure quality standards are consistently met. What we’re looking for: Experience working in early childhood education is required. Strong knowledge of early childhood regulatory frameworks (National Law and Regulations, NQF, NQS). Project management or Analytical qualification (preferred). Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with data management, reporting, and quality systems. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work independently. Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations and teams. Permanent Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week. Why work for Affinity? Join our value-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education! Our Safety Commitment At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.
