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Human Resources
The growth of C&K with new services opening in 2011 has been demonstrated in the increase of
new staff, at services and in the central office. A focus on improving processes, communication
and providing ongoing professional development for all staff was implemented to minimise the
challenges of the rapid growth of the organisation.
In 2011, the 240 kindergarten project saw 11 new kindergartens opened and a further 65 new kindergarten services planned for
2012, this is more than 150 new staff. Employee turnover remains reasonably constant and employee absenteeism continues
to be low. The percentage of permanent staff within C&K increased from 71% in 2010 to 75% in 2011.
Key highlights
• Recognition from the Equal Opportunity for Women in the
Workplace Agency as “Employer of Choice for Women” for
the third consecutive year. C&K was one of 12
organisations in Queensland and 99 nationally that have
received this honour for 2011. This recognition is awarded
to organisations that are acknowledged to have in place
programs that recognise, support and advance their
female workforce.
• The launch of a refreshed recruitment brand, “Come Play
with Us”, that highlights the C&K Building waterfalls
second edition and reflects the C&K brand.
Agreements
• Negotiation of one Enterprise Agreement approved by
Fair Work Australia and covers the staff members in all
C&K branch kindergartens.
• The recruitment team negotiated an agreement with a
recruitment agency, which resulted in a significant cost
saving in agency fees.
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Payroll
• Following the introduction of the online relief staff booking
and scheduling system in 2010, 2011 involved Human
Resources ensuring this system is now integrated with
our payroll system to assist in simplifying the process for
all involved. On average in 2011, 93% of all relief staff shifts
within our services were filled with our own pool of casual
staff through the system.
• A salary packaging program was created and the
implementation project commenced, an additional benefit
for our team members.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander strategies
• Commenced work on strategies to increase the number of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders working within C&K,
including making a commitment through the Australian
Employment Covenant.