Delivering Excellent Care
At Oz Education, we believe that exceptional early childhood education starts with exceptional people. Our recruitment, compliance, and onboarding practices are designed not only to meet regulatory standards, but to set a new benchmark for quality, integrity, and safety across the sector.
We are committed to building teams of highly skilled, passionate educators who reflect our values of care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment to Safety & Compliance
Child safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our policies go well beyond basic requirements — because we believe children deserve more than minimum standards.
Rigorous Pre-Employment Screening
- All candidates undergo a multi-layered safety screening process prior to employment:
- Working With Children Check (WWCC) — verified and tracked through automated systems
- National police checks and cross-checks against barred persons registers
- Reference checks with previous childcare employers
- Verification of identity and full employment history
- Mandatory child protection training before starting work
- Qualification validation to meet or exceed ACECQA standards
Oz Education maintains a zero tolerance policy for any breaches of child safety or supervision requirements.
Inspirational Educators
We don’t just fill roles. We build teams of capable, caring professionals who are aligned with our values.
Our recruitment process includes:
- Structured interviews using behavioural and scenario-based questions
- Where possible, on-site practical observations to assess interactions with children and teams
- Cultural fit assessment, ensuring alignment with our commitment to safety, inclusivity, and educational excellence
- Qualification and certification checks
- A clear focus on emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and communication skills
We look for people who go beyond the role – educators who see each day as a chance to positively shape young lives.
Onboarding & Mentorship
Every new team member at Oz Education receives a comprehensive induction that covers:
- Child safety policies & procedures
- Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) protocols
- Emergency response and first aid
- Educational programming and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Our expectations around professionalism, ethics, and communication
As part of our recruitment process, new educators are paired with experienced mentors throughout the probation period to provide support, feedback, and guidance.
From day one, they will be empowered with the tools and training needed to succeed
Compliance & Internal Audits
We conduct regular internal audits across all centres, led by our dedicated central Compliance Managers, who operate independently of centre leadership.
These audits include:
- Surprise visits and walkthroughs
- Review of ratios, supervision practices, and safety protocols
- Incident reporting and follow-up reviews
- Environment and facility assessments
This proactive approach ensures we identify and address any issues before they become risks – and it creates a workplace you can be proud to be part of.
Professional Development
At Oz Education, learning never stops. All team members participate in:
- Ongoing professional training in early childhood education, behaviour guidance, safety, and wellbeing
- Quarterly compliance refreshers, including first aid, child protection, and emergency response
- Internal quality reviews, where educators contribute to improvements
- Leadership pathways and upskilling opportunities
They’ll grow – not just in skill, but in confidence and career progression.
A Culture of Care, Respect & Accountability
We believe that a great workplace is built on a recruitment process which values trust, transparency, and teamwork.
Our educators are supported, heard, and included in shaping how we deliver quality care. Through open communication and clear policies, we ensure that every team member feels safe, respected, and professionally valued.
Because when educators thrive, children thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oz Education's recruitment and compliance process?
Oz Education follows a comprehensive recruitment and compliance process designed to ensure all employees meet the requirements of the early childhood education and care sector and our commitment to child safety.
Why is recruitment compliance important in early childhood education?
Recruitment compliance helps ensure children are cared for by suitable, qualified and appropriately screened professionals who can provide safe, high-quality education and care.
What checks are completed before employment?
All successful applicants must meet relevant regulatory and compliance requirements before commencing employment, which may include identity verification, qualifications checks, employment history verification and other mandatory screening requirements.
Do Oz Education employees require a Working With Children Check?
Yes. Employees must hold and maintain a valid Working With Children Check or equivalent approval as required by the relevant state or territory legislation.
How does Oz Education verify educator qualifications?
Qualification and training documentation is reviewed as part of the recruitment process to ensure employees meet the requirements for their role and applicable regulatory standards.
What is Oz Education's commitment to child safety?
Child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to recruiting professionals who share our values and contribute to safe, supportive and nurturing learning environments for children.
Are referees contacted during the recruitment process?
Yes. Reference checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process to help assess suitability for employment and support safe recruitment practices.
Does Oz Education provide child safety training?
Yes. Team members receive training and ongoing professional development to support child safety, wellbeing, professional responsibilities and regulatory compliance.
How does Oz Education support a safe workplace culture?
We promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, respect and continuous improvement, ensuring our team members understand and uphold their responsibilities to children, families and colleagues.
What happens if compliance requirements are not maintained?
Employees are required to maintain all relevant qualifications, checks, certifications and regulatory requirements necessary for their role. Ongoing compliance forms an important part of employment within the organisation.
How does Oz Education meet its regulatory obligations?
Oz Education operates in accordance with applicable early childhood education and care legislation, child safety requirements and regulatory standards to support high-quality outcomes for children and families.
Why do families choose Oz Education childcare centres?
Families trust Oz Education because of our strong commitment to child safety, educator quality, professional standards and compliance practices that help create safe and nurturing environments for children to learn and thrive.
