Compliance and Safety Manager

1 day ago


South Brisbane, Australia EDGE EARLY LEARNING ADMINISTRATION Full time

Edge Early Learning is a privately owned company founded in 2017, offering exceptional early childhood education across Queensland, South Australia, and the ACT. We're committed to child safety and creating nurturing environments where children thrive.

**Our Values**
- ** Wellbeing**: We create spaces where everyone feels safe and supported.
- ** Community**: We value inclusion, treating everyone with respect and empathy.
- ** Leadership**: We empower growth, allowing our team to thrive as we inspire future generations.

**The Opportunity**

We're seeking a dedicated leader with hands-on early childhood centre experience to join our Support Office leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll oversee compliance, safety initiatives, and incident management across our growing portfolio of centres. This hybrid role requires 3 days per week in our Support Office and 2 days conducting centre visits (own transport required).

**What We're Looking For**:
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Quality Assurance, or related field.
- Workplace Health and Safety qualification (mandatory).
- Proven experience working in early childhood education centres.
- Exceptional knowledge of Australian ECE regulations and National Quality Framework.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation for centre visits.
- Current Working with Children Check/Blue Card/Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Key Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical abilities to identify trends and opportunities.
- High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

**What we Offer**
- Leadership role within a growing, values-driven organisation.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on child safety across multiple centres.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office, 2 days centre visits).

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the Compliance and Safety function as a core member of the Support Office leadership team.
- Manage a team of Compliance and Safety Officers to deploy safety initiatives and conduct investigations.
- Plan and align the compliance and safety function with broader organisational strategy.
- Develop and implement procedures for incident reporting, assessment, and resolution.
- Oversee regular inspections and audits to ensure adherence to National Quality Framework.
- Stay informed about regulatory requirements and disseminate updates across the business.
- Maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities.
- Oversee investigations into incidents, complaints, and alleged breaches of regulations.
- Establish structured processes for receiving and addressing complaints from families and employees.
- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommended actions.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Develop, review, and update compliance and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular workshops and training sessions for employees on regulatory changes and safety procedures.
- Ensure all safety measures and protocols are effectively communicated and adhered to.

**This advert will expire at 10am on Friday 10**th** October 2025.**

**Ready to Join our Team?**

If you're passionate about creating safe environments for children and driving compliance excellence in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers the perfect opportunity to lead meaningful change while advancing your career with a values-based organisation.



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