EC Workplace

EC Workplace provides Workplace Investigations for early childhood services and Australian employers, delivering independent and impartial assessments of misconduct allegations under procedural fairness principles, based in Montmorency, Victoria, led by director Nick Church with over 25 years of industrial relations experience and a Masters qualification in Work and Employment Relations.

• Provides suitably qualified and licenced investigators to conduct independent workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct or serious workplace issues.
• Specialises in reportable conduct investigations for early childhood services, working with Safeguarding Services to meet Social Services Regulator obligations following the transition from the Commissioner for Children and Young People.
• Named clients include Lilian Cannam Kindergarten, Nara Community ELC, Virginia Park Child Care Centre and Robina Scott Kindergarten.
• Offers investigation services aligned with procedural fairness and natural justice principles, recommended for independent and unbiased assessment of workplace allegations.

Best for: Early childhood centres, schools, universities and not-for-profit organisations requiring independent investigation of employee misconduct or reportable conduct allegations.

EC Workplace provides Workplace Mediation services using nationally accredited mediators to resolve staff conflicts in early childhood services and other Australian workplaces.

• Offers mediation for workplace conflicts arising from misunderstandings or miscommunications, with a strong track record of success in achieving agreed outcomes.
• Nationally accredited mediators facilitate safe and respectful mediation sessions, bringing parties together to resolve differences.
• Part of a comprehensive service suite including workplace investigations, day-to-day industrial relations support and OHS and WorkCover advisory.

Best for: Early childhood centres and not-for-profit organisations seeking professional mediation to resolve workplace disputes and build collaborative team culture.