About the Role
As our Organisational Development Specialist, you'll play a key role in shaping employee experience and culture at Catholic Early EdCare. This opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting our commitment to supporting career growth and development. You'll design and deliver initiatives that strengthen leadership, engagement, and organisational capability; helping our people feel connected, supported, and inspired.
In this hands-on role, you'll:
* Develop and deliver employee engagement and Voice of Employee programs
* Lead onboarding, EVP, recognition, and reward initiatives
* Coordinate and deliver employee events, leadership days, and celebrations
* Design leadership and capability-building programs to grow internal talent
* Support DEIB programs and embed inclusive practices across CEEC
* Manage key organisational development and change projects
* Analyse survey and program data to provide actionable insights
About You
You're a people-focused OD professional who thrives on creating programs that truly make a difference. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and you're passionate about building workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered.
You'll bring:
* 3+ years' experience in Organisational Development, Employee Experience, or L&D
* Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, or Organisational Psychology
* Experience designing and delivering EX and leadership programs
* Event planning and coordination experience (e.g. recognition events, leadership days)
* Strong project and change management skills
* Ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical solutions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
What Success Looks Like
* Employees feel engaged, supported, and proud to be part of CEEC
* Leaders grow capability through development programs you design
* EVP, onboarding, recognition, and event programs enhance the employee experience
* Projects and events are delivered on time, with visible impact and engagement
About Us
At Catholic Early EdCare, people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our collaborative People and Culture team, you'll have the opportunity to design programs that strengthen our culture and support our purpose: empowering every child to reach their fullest potential by supporting the people who guide them.
Perks & Benefits
* 95% childcare discount at our services
* Birthday leave: enjoy your special day, on us
* Wellness Wednesdays: quarterly activities to recharge and connect
* Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
* Leadership offsite days, professional development, and networking
* Free parking at our Paddington support office, close to transport
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.