AMIGA Montessori is a rapidly growing, family-run early childhood organisation committed to providing safe, high-quality, and child-centred education across Victoria and South Australia. We are now seeking an experienced and assertive Head of Quality & Compliance to lead our organisation’s quality, regulatory compliance, and child safety frameworks.
This role plays a vital part in shaping and safeguarding the standards across all AMIGA centres, ensuring we not only meet but exceed regulatory requirements—while staying true to our Montessori values.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Child Safe Standards strategy and run monthly CCS Committee meetings
• Oversee Assessment & Rating readiness and response, including site support and action planning
• Ensure consistency and high standards in QIPs across all centres
• Chair CCYP Committees and manage the full cycle of any CCYP-related incidents
• Conduct mock visits, audits, and root cause analyses to identify risks and areas for improvement
• Maintain policies, procedures, archiving, and WHS compliance across all sites
• Deliver training and targeted support to centre management teams as needed
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Your Impact:
• Centres maintain or exceed regulatory ratings
• All CCYP matters are resolved within legislative timeframes and with integrity
• Policies are updated and reflect best practice
• Internal stakeholders are empowered with the tools and support they need
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About You:
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organised with a structured, analytical mindset
• Skilled in interpreting legislation, conducting investigations, and driving improvement
• Assertive, professional, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites
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Desirable (but not essential):
• Experience with CCYP and DET processes
• Familiarity with National Quality Standards and QIP development
• Background in legal, compliance, or regulatory environments
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What You’ll Gain:
• A strategic leadership role in a growing Montessori organisation
• Supportive and collaborative Executive Team
• Access to professional development and training
• Genuine impact on the quality and safety of education and care provided to children
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Apply now and play a key role in upholding excellence and child safety across all AMIGA Montessori centres.
For further queries, please email: recruitment@amiga-montessori.com.au