CHRISTINA TALEVSKA

Early childhood professional with diploma and two decades of diverse experience in governance, compliance, and education. Skilled centre director with a history of managing large teams and services, recognized for operational excellence and creating high-performing cultures. Expertise in strategic planning, financial risk management, and stakeholder engagement, significantly improving organizational performance through effective portfolio strategies.

• Approved Provider & Board Accountability under National Law
• Child Safe Standards Early Childhood Commission – Governance & Oversight
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Serious Incident, Complaint & Notification Oversight
• Assessment & Rating (A&R) Governance
• Quality Improvement Planning (QIP) at Organisational Level
• Policy, Procedure & Framework Review
• Executive & Service Leadership Advisory
• Workforce Governance & Staff Management (up to 50 staff)
• Child Safe Recruitment, Induction & Ongoing Suitability
• Crisis Management & Regulatory Engagement

• Provide independent, practical advice to support compliance and reduce regulatory risk.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear governance actions for Boards and executives.
• Support Approved Providers to meet their due diligence and duty of care obligations.
• Strengthen organisational readiness for Assessment & Rating, audits, and investigations.
• Review and improve safeguarding systems, supervision models, and reporting pathways.
• Support decision-making during critical incidents, complaints, or regulatory scrutiny.

• Extensive experience engaging with Regulatory Authorities and ACESQA, including unplanned visits.
• Oversight of serious incidents, child protection matters, and complaints management.
• Support organisations to identify systemic risks and implement preventative strategies.
• Ensure alignment between Board governance, executive leadership, and service-level practice.

• Embed child-safe principles into governance frameworks, policies, and strategic planning.
• Support safe recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing suitability of staff.
• Strengthen supervision, risk assessment, and environmental safety systems.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across organisations.

• P&C Member, Lake Heights Public School, 01/01/18, Present
• Coordinator, Community Garden, 01/01/18, Present

• Child Protection, CHCPRT025, 2025
• Supervision Training, 2025
• Emergency Warden Training, 2025
• Montessori Training, Montessori Academy, 2025
• Montessori Academy: Acknowledging and Celebrating First Nations People, 2025
• Cele training, 2025
• First Nations People Workshop, Cele, 2025
• Munch & Move Training, 2025
• National Police Check, 2023
• Child Protection – E Learning Modules, Officers of the Children’s Guardian, 2024/2025
• Food Safety Supervisor, 2024/2025
• CPR & First Aid, 2024/2025
• Learning Links- Math’s and Numeracy HIPPY Program, Smith family, 2014-2018
• Diploma of Children’s Services, Early Years Training Resource Centre, 2009

 Professional References available upon request

I am deeply committed to leading and sustaining a child-safe organisational culture where children’s safety, wellbeing, rights, and voices are embedded at the centre of governance, decision-making, and daily practice. I actively promote environments that uphold the principles of the Child Safe Standards, ensuring that policies, procedures, and practices are not only compliant with legislation but meaningfully implemented.