Policy Advisor

**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.**
- _“I love being part of an organisation whose vision is to see a state ‘where every child flourishes’. I value the opportunity to contribute, even in a small way, to the impactful work that is being done in the early childhood education sector.”_
- _Alex Bron, Management Accountant_

**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.

Here are some things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
**For Children**:Joining C&K means impacting a child’s life journey for the time they spend with us and long after they leave. By supporting us to nurture a love of learning in our play-based environments, you’re doing something that truly matters - for now and for life.

**For You**:So much of what we do depends on you. We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow. And you’ll team up with people who value your dedication and care.

**For Always**:At C&K, you’ll help shape the future of the children in our care - and there’s so much more we can do. We’re investing and working hard to find better ways to support you and set a new standard for our sector.

**You’ll also enjoy plenty of other benefits**:

- 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.
- Expand your skills and knowledge with training opportunities, ongoing support and experienced mentors who help you achieve.
- 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-w