Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Child Safety and Safeguarding Manager to lead, embed and continuously strengthen G8 Education’s child safety strategy, assurance frameworks and organisational maturity.

This is a critical leadership role that holds the business to account and ensures child safety is actively protected, championed and sustained across our national network.

Reporting into senior leadership, the Child Safety and Safeguarding Manager acts as G8 Education’s subject matter expert and organisational ambassador for child safeguarding. You will be responsible for setting and governing the child safety policy framework, leading alignment with the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations, and driving a strong, consistent culture of child protection across all parts of the business.

This role works closely with Operations, Education, Risk and other key stakeholders to ensure child safety is embedded through policy, systems, training, risk management and assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and govern G8 Education’s child safety and safeguarding strategy, frameworks and maturity uplift across the organisation.
• Own and continuously improve the Child Safety policy framework in line with legislative, regulatory and National Quality Framework requirements.
• Drive alignment with the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations and applicable state-based Child Safe Standards.
• Own the Child Protection and Safety enterprise risk profile and oversee controls to ensure ongoing compliance and assurance.
• Develop, implement and monitor G8 Education’s Child Safe Organisation Plan, coordinating cross-functional actions.
• Establish systems, processes and training to support mandatory reporting obligations and understanding of child abuse offences.
• Partner with Operations, Education and other stakeholders to embed child safety into everyday practice across centres.
• Lead the development of child safety resources, training and capability uplift programs for leaders and teams.
• Support investigations and provide expert guidance on the application of state-based child protection and reporting frameworks.
• Build and maintain partnerships with child advocacy agencies and external experts to strengthen safeguarding capability.
• Monitor and measure child safety culture through assurance activities, reporting and pulse checks.
• Identify, escalate and manage child safety, WHS and organisational risks in line with G8’s Risk Management Framework.

About You 

You are a confident, values-driven leader with deep expertise in child safety, safeguarding frameworks and regulatory environments. You are comfortable operating in complex organisations, influencing senior stakeholders and holding the business accountable to the highest standards of child protection.

You will bring: 

• Significant experience in child safety, safeguarding, risk or regulatory leadership. 
• Strong knowledge of the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations and state-based child safety legislation.
• Proven experience developing and governing policy frameworks and assurance models.
• Ability to lead cultural change and embed safety through systems, capability and leadership.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. 
• A genuine commitment to protecting children’s rights, safety and wellbeing.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.