Compliance Manager

**What we’re looking for**:
This position is responsible for managing the Incident Support Team and general regulatory affairs.

**The role**:

- Coaching, mentoring, leadership and management of the Incident Support Team.
- Overseeing communication and resolving issues with regulatory authorities and the Department of Education.
- Supporting operational areas in triaging and assessing ratings
- Reviewing corrective actions for all incidents to ensure gap and incident is closed out
- Acting as the Project Management Office function (communication/liaison) for investigation of incidents
- Verifying preventative and correction actions for children incidents
- Regular Board reporting on the compliance incidents and outcomes
- Managing the compliance management system and processes including incident procedures and processes post incident.
- Attend and chair the monthly Incident Support Team meetings
- Deliver training at staff meetings/ workshops as required to provide support, advice and expertise to committees and working groups as required.
- Stakeholder relationship building and consultation on developing robust preventative controls and actions.
- Inform and work with compliance on training requirements for incident ratings and triaging.

**About you**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a safety/HR or ECEC in a centre, support, or regulatory role
- Diploma or tertiary qualifications in early childhood education and care or equivalent
- Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent experience understanding and interpreting WHS regulations
- Proven leadership experience
- Knowledge of the Early Learning regulations and relevant safety regulations and legislation
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to report on incidents and trends to a high standard - both in writing and verbally
- Ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels quickly and easily
- Proactive in trouble shooting and resolution of support issues
- Able to handle pressure and juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously

**Benefits**:

- Attractive salary package
- Brand new Brisbane CBD office
- Flexible working arrangement
- 50% discount on childcare gap fees
- Free gym membership
- A professional culture and supportive work environment
- Career advancement opportunities

**Permanent Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, based in Brisbane (CBD).**

**Why work for Affinity?**

Affinity Education Group (AEG) is a leading early education and childcare provider, currently operating more than 220 centres across Australia, and over 5,500 staff. Our goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child who attends our centres in their first five years. We believe all our staff contribute to creating a sense of belonging through cooperation, teamwork, and winning attitudes. In addition, we’re dedicated to providing a safe environment for our families, staff and communities through our professionalism and respect for one another.

**Who we are**:
We offer a professional yet fun environment when interacting with our families, communities, and staff and live by our Affinity Values - **Creating Shining Stars, Deliver Outstanding Professionalism, Being Completely Connected, Going Above and Beyond, Living the Team Spirit and Having Serious Fun**

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to serve the children, families, and communities we support. Our Safety Commitment prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of children, as well as the rights and responsibilities of our employees and their families.