Role: Quality Data and Administration Specialist

Location: Murarrie, QLD

Employment Type: Fixed term for 6-months

At Goodstart, we are committed to providing high-quality early learning and care while meeting our regulatory and compliance obligations with integrity.

The Quality Data and Administration Specialist play a critical national role in governing and maintaining the accuracy of NQA ITS - the Approved Provider portal used to communicate with Regulatory Authorities. This role ensures appropriate system access, oversees the National Educator Register, and supports the organisation in meeting legislative requirements through accurate, timely and well-managed regulatory data.

Working closely with internal teams and ACECQA, you will strengthen governance, reporting and data quality processes that support regulatory engagement across our network.

Your Impact:

• Ensure strong governance and appropriate access to NQA ITS nationally
• Maintain the accuracy and currency of the National Educator Register
• Improve data quality, reporting and regulatory communication processes
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to streamline systems and strengthen compliance practices

What Goodstart can offer you:

• 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
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
• 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:

• Experience in administration, data governance or system administration
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Confidence working with complex systems and regulatory requirements
• Ability to translate legislation into practical processes
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability

• Current QLD Working with Children Check
• Experience within the ECEC sector or familiarity with the National Quality Framework is highly regarded, but not essential

How to apply

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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 recruitment@goodstart.org.au

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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

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.