Policy Coordinator

• Permanent, full-time or part-time (4 days per week)
• Wollongong location (hybrid working options possible)

Working with us, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given to make a difference and enrich the lives and minds of our children and families in their communities. 

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

• Professional learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do, from cultural immersion and truth telling, to leadership through a neuroscience lens – these are some of the things our people have benefited from.
• Support to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid prac and more.
• Save money with our Perks Hub which has great deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers and the biggest brands, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, travel and more.
• Access to our Wellness Hub which has a wealth of curated content focused on your wellbeing, plus monthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.
• A holistic approach to your wellbeing with our employee assistance program, including counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline.
• Save with a 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.

Right now, we’re looking for a Policy Coordinator to join our team of specialists in Head Office. As a Policy Coordinator you will be responsible for the development, management, and implementation of the policy framework, including policies, procedures, and guidelines, to support our organisation in delivering high-quality education to children from birth to 12 years. The role will also support the CEO and Executive Team with sector advocacy, policy analysis, government engagement, and the development of submissions and position papers that influence policy and strengthen outcomes across the education and care sector.

What you need to succeed

• Demonstrated experience in a developing and managing an organisational policy framework.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, updating, and managing organisational policies.
• High level policy writing skills and report writing skills.
• High level organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and / or projects.
• High level research and analysis skills and experience.
• A skilled, experienced, and confident verbal communicator.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy, advocacy or sector reform.
• Knowledge of early childhood and out of school hours sector is desirable.

Our commitment to safeguarding children

Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at Big Fat Smile. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect.

This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child safe culture. So during the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. To assist us with this, you will need:

• A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• A cleared National Criminal Record Check
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course
• Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.

How to apply

Please send us:

• A copy of your resume
• A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role and your preference for full time or part time

At Big Fat Smile we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We’re Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care and out of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.