Organisational Development Specialist (Initial 9-Month Contract)
Location: Brisbane (with flexible hybrid options)
At Catholic Early EdCare we share all parents aspirations to watch their children grow.
We do this by incorporating the latest early education research and practice into our programs and creating spaces where children can connect, grow and discover.
We provide long day care, kindergarten, before school care, after school care and vacation care services across south-east Queensland.
The Big Picture: Who We Are
At Catholic Early EdCare, we do something that truly matters - we shape the early years of children's lives. Across Southeast Queensland, we run a vibrant, expanding network of over 130 long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services. But behind every great service is a great team of people. Right now, we are in an incredibly exciting phase. We are rolling out a series of major strategic initiatives and milestone projects designed to invest heavily in our workforce, elevate our culture, and support our leaders. That's where you come in. We are looking for an Organisational Development Specialist for a 9-month chapter to help us with the continuous development of employee engagement.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
Leadership Capability Uplift:
Take the reins—managing, refining, and rolling it out across the network to empower our current and emerging leaders.
Support initiatives that strengthen culture, leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and organisational capability:
Help bring our people strategy to life through design of employee engagement initiatives and support culture-building programs.
Monthly Team Lunches & Employee of the Month:
Oversee the company-wide rewards and recognition program, including promotion,



tracking and communication.
The Leadership Conference:
Plan and assist with leadership development events such as professional development days, conferences and focus groups.
Develop and execute communication strategies that drive engagement and participation in key initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
Real Learning & Development runs on the board:
Successfully managed and implemented leadership development programs before.
A Project Management Mindset:
Treat OD initiatives like a proper project—with clear timelines, milestones, and solid change management.
Survey Savvy:
Skilled in organisational skills and improvement mindset.
Exceptional People Skills:
Build fast rapport, listen with empathy, and communicate beautifully with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Why Join Catholic Early EdCare
A genuinely supportive and collaborative team
Up to 95% staff discount on early education and care fees
Birthday Leave + Quarterly Wellness Days + Team connection activities
Competitive salary and advantages
Modern Paddington office with free on-site parking
Our Commitment to Keeping Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Organisational Development Specialist (9-Month Initial Contract) (Brisbane)
🏢 Catholic Early EdCare
📍 Brisbane