Are you a passionate and driven professional with a strong understanding of safety, recovery, and compliance, and a desire to make a real difference in the early childhood education sector?

You love: playing a pivotal role in fostering a proactive safety culture and managing complex claims, protecting and nurturing those that need it and enabling a swift return to work.

This growing organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. They are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for their children and their people. They believe in empowering their people and providing them with the opportunity to grow and develop. They understand that Compliance (safety) and Recovery are deeply interconnected domains, requiring a holistic understanding.

The Role:
Reporting to the CPO, managing a small team and with a National Remit, this role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, practical problem-solving, and empathetic leadership. You will be responsible for:

• Legislative Proficiency: Ensuring compliance with legislation state by state.
• Psychological Claims Management: Effectively managing psychological claims, including developing and implementing defense strategies.
• Proactive Safety Culture Development: Cultivating a proactive safety culture and preventing common workplace issues within the childcare environment.
• Effective Communication and Influencing: Navigating complex situations and influencing stakeholders, including teams, insurers, and brokers.
• Strategic Claims Management and Cost Control: Diligently overseeing claims and minimizing costs and claim duration.
• Early Intervention: Implementing and managing effective early intervention programs.
• Advocacy and Fairness: Advocating for timely return-to-work while safeguarding the company from non-genuine claims.
• Human-Centric Leadership: Mentoring others and fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Adaptability: Thriving in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous growth environment.
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Developing practical, real-world solutions.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in safety, recovery, and compliance management.
• Thorough understanding of Victorian legislation.
• Experience managing psychological claims.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate that you support people that really need it and are able to recognise those claims that are not able to be substantiated.
• Empathy and a commitment to fairness.
• Experience in the childcare sector is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to make a significant impact within the early childhood education sector.
• Empowerment to bring your expertise and shape the role.
• Can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne with remote work on offer.

If you are a passionate and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.