Chief People Officer

C&K is a trusted not-for-profit provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, with more than 330 services located across Queensland committed to a vision where every child flourishes, while also providing support to families and communities. With a guiding purpose of nurturing and inspiring children to succeed in an ever-changing world, their values – putting children first, respecting each other, working with integrity, and striving for excellence, are at the core of everything they do. These values support their ability to build strong relationships and promote a working environment where people feel engaged, valued, and committed to C&K.

There is an opportunity to join C&K as their Chief People Officer (CPO) to proactively lead all areas within the People team. Reporting to the CEO and as an integral member of the Executive Management Group (EMG), you will serve as a trusted advisor, functional expert and strategic partner to the CEO and other executive leaders, guiding all aspects related to human resources, shaping and delivering the organisation’s people-related initiatives, contributing to the overall strategy and success of the organisation.  

You will ensure that C&K is well-positioned to address key workforce strategies, including attraction and retention of staff, industrial and employee relations, workforce planning and capability, workplace health and safety, employee well-being, and the oversight of their Registered Training Organisation, C&K College. You will provide expertise and strategic direction to ensure effective management of the employment life cycle while overseeing the Managers of Talent Acquisition, People Experience, Work Health and Safety, and C&K College to ensure the delivery of high-quality, responsive support services.

We anticipate that your professional qualifications will be complemented by exceptional personal drive, a high level of integrity and a commitment to deliver. You will have a proven depth of HR Business Partnering experience drawing on your leadership and influencing skills and achievement of significant policy outcomes, preferably gained in the human services sector.

This is an exciting career opportunity that offers an expansive remit. You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and a chance to join a values-based and purpose-driven team.