The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW has accepted an invitation from the NSW Department of Education to be one of its external and independent representatives on its recruitment panels for their future Authorised Officers.

As ACA NSW members would be aware, ACA NSW has overtly concerned about the outcomes of the NSW's assessments and ratings, as well as the handling of alleged/confirmed breaches and non-compliances. These key activities require a significant proportion of input from Authorised Officers (aka Field Officers).

The NSW Department of Education's Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate carries an objective of improving outcomes and its related underlying processes, and as such believes that external and independent input toward the recruitment of Authorised Officers would ultimately benefit the sector.

ACA NSW will continue to be interested in receiving members' views and experiences of their interactions with NSW's Authorised Officers. Such input will be invaluable in the recruitment of future NSW Authorised Officers. ACA NSW members can share their views and experiences with ACA NSW via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au. Confidentiality is assured if requested.

PUBLISHED: 1 SEPTEMBER 2020