C&K - The Creche and Kindergarten
Help shape the future of children in our care
As a Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing the C&K service operations policy library, coordinating the entire process to ensure compliance and consistency. This role involves providing comprehensive policy advice, support, and practical information to educators, service directors, managers, and other personnel, while also developing resources and facilitating training to ensure adherence to policies and regulations. You will support effective communication, collaborate with stakeholders, and actively seek feedback to implement strategies that deliver high-quality early childhood services and programs.
As a Policy Advisor, you’ll enjoy a dynamic part‑time role, working Monday to Thursday on a fixed‑term contract through December 13th, 2024 at the Kedron office.
You’ll help us shape the future of children in our care by :
Maintaining a thorough understanding of C&K policy, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law (2011), the National Quality Framework, and best practices in early childhood education and care.
Assisting other C&K departments with policy development and review as required.
Implementing the C&K Policy Framework and demonstrating an understanding of best practices related to policy development and review.
Ensuring C&K policy reflects the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law (2011), National Quality Standards, best practices, and C&K strategy and needs, while leading and participating in projects as directed.
Implementing strategies that support open communication and consultation with relevant parties regarding the effectiveness of C&K’s service operations policies.
Developing resources and implementing strategies that promote a sound understanding, effective communication, and compliance with C&K policy.
Providing regular, clear, and effective information and communication regarding policy development and review, such as contributing to eNews, the C&K Intranet, and other C&K publications and communication methods.
What you’ll bring To thrive in this role, you will have :
Hold an ACECQA approved Diploma early childhood qualification or higher. A bachelor’s degree preferred.
Significant (min. of 5yrs) early childhood education and care sector experience. Leadership / management experience preferred.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Word.
Outstanding verbal and written communication including proven ability to develop and facilitate training.
Highly organised and demonstrated attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate collaborative discussion and reflection.
Demonstrated understanding of early childhood education and care practice and operations, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and current early childhood education and care best practice, frameworks and guidelines.
Why C&K? Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We want the same for you.
Benefits You’ll also enjoy plenty of other benefits :
Be rewarded for supporting the growth of our teams with a $1000 referral bonus for referring a successful candidate to any C&K vacancy.
Expand your skills and knowledge with training opportunities, ongoing support and experienced mentors who help you achieve.
Save money with childcare discounts for eligible employees with children enrolled at a C&K Branch Centre.
Enjoy a better work‑life balance with the option to work from home two days a week, plus one allocated day off each month and flexible start and finish times.
Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, plus health insurance discounts through Bupa.
Prioritise what matters most with parental leave, return‑to‑work support, and family‑friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres.
Expand your skills and knowledge with training opportunities, ongoing support and experienced mentors who help you achieve.
Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.
C&K is a child‑safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘’’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.
“We are a 2024Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.”
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As a Policy Advisor, you’ll enjoy a dynamic part‑time role, working Monday to Thursday on a fixed‑term contract through December 13th, 2024 at the Kedron office.
You’ll help us shape the future of children in our care by :
Maintaining a thorough understanding of C&K policy, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law (2011), the National Quality Framework, and best practices in early childhood education and care.
Assisting other C&K departments with policy development and review as required.
Implementing the C&K Policy Framework and demonstrating an understanding of best practices related to policy development and review.
Ensuring C&K policy reflects the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law (2011), National Quality Standards, best practices, and C&K strategy and needs, while leading and participating in projects as directed.
Implementing strategies that support open communication and consultation with relevant parties regarding the effectiveness of C&K’s service operations policies.
Developing resources and implementing strategies that promote a sound understanding, effective communication, and compliance with C&K policy.
Providing regular, clear, and effective information and communication regarding policy development and review, such as contributing to eNews, the C&K Intranet, and other C&K publications and communication methods.
What you’ll bring To thrive in this role, you will have :
Hold an ACECQA approved Diploma early childhood qualification or higher. A bachelor’s degree preferred.
Significant (min. of 5yrs) early childhood education and care sector experience. Leadership / management experience preferred.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Word.
Outstanding verbal and written communication including proven ability to develop and facilitate training.
Highly organised and demonstrated attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate collaborative discussion and reflection.
Demonstrated understanding of early childhood education and care practice and operations, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and current early childhood education and care best practice, frameworks and guidelines.
Why C&K? Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We want the same for you.
Benefits You’ll also enjoy plenty of other benefits :
Be rewarded for supporting the growth of our teams with a $1000 referral bonus for referring a successful candidate to any C&K vacancy.
Expand your skills and knowledge with training opportunities, ongoing support and experienced mentors who help you achieve.
Save money with childcare discounts for eligible employees with children enrolled at a C&K Branch Centre.
Enjoy a better work‑life balance with the option to work from home two days a week, plus one allocated day off each month and flexible start and finish times.
Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, plus health insurance discounts through Bupa.
Prioritise what matters most with parental leave, return‑to‑work support, and family‑friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres.
Expand your skills and knowledge with training opportunities, ongoing support and experienced mentors who help you achieve.
Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.
C&K is a child‑safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘’’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.
“We are a 2024Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.”
#J-18808-Ljbffr