HR Advisor | C&K Association

• Permanent, full-time position commencing now
• Work for a dedicated and professional team to support C&K’s purpose
• Flexible work options available

Where Every Child Flourishes

C&K is one of Queensland's largest not-for-profit early childhood education and care providers. Our 330 kindergartens and childcare centres have provided over one million children with quality education since 1907.

Our educators are passionate about early years education and our People team partner closely with them in the delivery of people-centered solutions to support C&K’s vision and purpose. 

We are now excited to offer a new position for a skilled HR Advisor/HR Business Partner to contribute to and assist in embedding and driving the people programs within C&K for all team members throughout their journey with us.  This role will be based at our Central Office in Kedron.

Joining us will bring you:

• Unrivalled Support: Join a welcoming and collaborative team committed to providing you with all of the training, learning and support you need.
• Reward: Access a diverse package of benefits including comprehensive salary packaging, a variety of available programs like our EAP alongside coverage for any pre-employment checks such as your Police Check and Blue Card.
• Flexibility – C&K have a range of flexible work options to support our people. 

The role:

The successful candidate will work closely with our managers and directors to provide effective advice and support on a range of people issues. The team have a large program of work in 2023 with a focus on people experience and programs which will underpin effective engagement, including workforce planning, effective leadership and performance, supporting organisational change programs, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.

Day to day, you will be accountable for:

• Solutions Focus:  Partnering with our managers to provide HR advice and technical expertise that supports business-relevant solutions. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as sector best practices;
• Industrial Relations/Employee Relations: Provide subject matter expertise on industrial relations. Keep up to date with changes in employment legislation and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Administration, Data and Reporting: Reporting to provide trends and metrics in order to inform decision-making and highlight trends with a view to continuous improvement of our people practices.

To be considered, candidates should be able to satisfy the following key criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations or related field, or equivalent work experience;
• A minimum of 3 years experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role with demonstrated skills in coaching and supporting leaders;
• A proven ability to build strong relationships based on effective advice;
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment laws and regulations;
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities;
• Experience working in the early childhood education and care sector is highly desirable;

C&K is committed to an inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.  

All C&K employees are required to undergo background checks which includes a police check and, as a condition of employment, all employees are required to have 1st and 2nd COVID Vaccinations.

If this sounds like you, apply now!