Behind the Scenes: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Childcare Recruitment

Safeguarding the safety, wellbeing, and developmental needs of children in early learning environments is a fundamental responsibility, one that Platform Recruitment Co. upholds with the utmost seriousness and care.

At every stage of our recruitment process, Platform Recruitment Co. is guided by a commitment to ensuring that only trusted, qualified, and thoroughly vetted educators are placed into roles where they are responsible for the care and development of young children.

Although Platform Recruitment Co. was not connected to, nor responsible for, the individual involved in the recent incident at a Melbourne childcare centre, we believe it is important to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to responsible recruitment practices and the strict safety measures we have in place to protect children, families, and early learning providers.

All educators who are placed through Platform Recruitment Co. are subject to a thorough and rigorous screening and compliance process before they are eligible for placement. This process ensures that every candidate meets our strict standards for qualifications, background checks, and professional conduct, thereby guaranteeing the highest level of safety and reliability for the early learning environments we support.

This includes:

• Full verification of all relevant qualifications and certifications, including First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection Training

• A valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• National Police Clearance

• Structured interviews conducted by our experienced recruitment consultants

• Thorough reference checks with recent employers or placement supervisors

• Confirmation of industry compliance and understanding of child safety obligations

In addition to these requirements, all candidates participate in a tailored induction process to ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities, professional expectations, and the duty of care they hold within early childhood settings.

We do not compromise when it comes to the safety of children or the integrity of the centres we support.

Our recruitment practices are designed to instil trust, support sector standards, and deliver peace of mind to families, providers, and the broader community.

For further information about our recruitment process, candidate standards, or compliance policies, please contact our team directly.