Join Our Team as a Compliance Officer at The Grove Academy
About The Grove Academy
At The Grove Academy, we're all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators.
With campuses across New South Wales, we're known for our innovative approach to early childhood education and a culture that genuinely supports our people.
People love working with us because of our strong values, collaborative team environment, and commitment to making every day meaningful.
The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority and the paramount consideration in all decision making.
We are committed to creating child-safe environments where children feel secure, respected, and supported.
All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe practices and contribute to a culture of care, accountability, and protection.
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, embedding child-safe practices across everything we do and maintaining zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.
Life at The Grove (Our Values & Perks)
At The Grove Academy, our values shape everything we do and we're looking for people who naturally bring these to life:
Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you doHave Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your teamValue Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other's winsLearn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every dayBe Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growthBetter Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one




$1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (exclusions apply)50% off childcare fees for your little onesAnnual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-careAccess to exclusive discounts on over 3,300+ health, fitness and wellbeing brands with WherefitCareer growth opportunities as we continue to expandA supportive, fun culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards.The opportunity to work alongside our in-house allied health professionals, who collaborate closely with our teams to support children's development and help educators feel confident and empowered in their practice
About the Role
We're on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our Head Office team.
In this key role, you'll lead the way in ensuring our centres exceed quality standards and uphold the highest level of child safety and compliance.
You'll work alongside our leadership and operational teams to drive improvement, support regulatory processes, and embed best practices that ensure every Grove Academy centre continues to be a place where children feel safe, supported, and inspired.
Key responsibilities
Oversee quality and compliance across the organisation within NSWMonitor compliance with ACECQA and state regulatory requirementsLead investigations into reportable conduct and ensure regulatory compliance across the organisationDevelop, review,



and refine policies and procedures to maintain consistency and adherence to regulatory requirementsManage compliance processes, track incidents, and ensure all reports are submitted accurately and within required timeframes, including NQAITS applicationsLead TGA's safeguarding strategy and framework, building transparent, practical processes that strengthen transparency, accountability, and confidence across the organisationAct as TGA's safeguarding adviser, providing advice to operational teams and Grove GuardiansSustain a culture where child safety and wellbeing are non-negotiable, with strong protection systems, clear mandatory reporting practices, and robust incident managementConduct audits and regular organisation visits to observe practice, maintain accurate compliance records, and drive continuous improvementStrengthen assurance by analysing incident and compliance data, identifying systemic risks, and translating learnings into better policy, training, and practiceProvide expert guidance and training to Area Managers, Centre Directors, and Educators, working collaboratively with senior management to drive consistent standards and a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
Has experience in child protection investigations, workplace investigations, or compliance roles
Understands the National Quality Framework and childcare regulations inside and out
Is confident leading reviews, audits, and policy development
Is an excellent communicator and loves supporting teams to grow
Holds a relevant qualification in investigations, education, or compliance (e.g. Cert IV in Government Investigations)
Has a valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, and Driver's Licence
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📌 Compliance Officer | Head Office (Sydney)
🏢 The Grove Academy - Early Education Centres
📍 Sydney