About CCI

Community Childcare Inc (CCI) is a medium sized charitable organisation that has been working to improve educational and care outcomes for Children, Families, and our Community since 1981. Initially formed by a group of like-minded parents looking for affordable childcare in Wynnum the organisation has become a steward of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) within the Eastern Suburbs of Brisbane and is actively expanding. The committee represents two businesses interests; Children at Bay Terrace and Wynnum Family Daycare. Across both services, CCI provides ECEC services for nearly 500 children, 400 families, 30 staff, and 45+ family daycare educators.

CCI is a registered charity through ACNC; applicants should take their own due diligence to review the governing documents and financials via the ACNC website.

The board executive structure is made up of four members: Chair (Person with management control), Treasurer, Secretary (PMC), and Vice Chair.

Available positions have opened up for new members to join:

• Chair (PMC)
• Secretary (PMC)
• Treasurer
• Vice Chair

The CCI Board

The CCI board, playing a crucial role in ensuring strategic and governance oversight for the organisation. Board meetings are held virtually via zoom and typically run for 1 to 1 1/2 hours long every second month. Occasionally, face-to-face meetings such as the AGM, are held in Wynnum. Depending on the Board role, most require 1- 2 hours work outside of a meeting, reviewing the management report and monthly financial documents (profit and loss / balance sheet). Only the Chair and Secretary has a requirement to check, review, and forward incoming correspondence from Government and Regulatory Bodies to the Leadership team on a bi-weekly basis.

The following responsibilities apply to each of our Board members:

1. Positively contributing to the strategy of CCI's businesses
2. Monitoring the progress and performance of CCI's businesses against the strategy and measures for success.
3. Providing advice relevant to your area of expertise
4. Disclosing any conflicts of interest if or when they may arise
5. Ensuring the financial wellbeing of CCI's interests are managed responsibly
6. Acting with due care and diligence
7. Overseeing processes to comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (ACNC, National Laws and Regulations - Childcare)
8. Meeting attendance and participation
9. Implementing strategies to future proof CCI

About You

CCI is in a position to bring new strategy, and strong governance practices to the board. Refinements to the constitution and a new board charter, have positively set the CCI Board up for ongoing success. We are particularly interested in people who have a genuine passion for improving educational outcomes for children and young people and making a positive impact for communities. Ideally, you will have some board or committee experience, as well as expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Good governance
• Risk / Compliance/Legal
• Financial / Banking Services
• Marketing / Advertising
• Educational / Community Services

All committee positions are a volunteer role for a fixed term of two years.

Equal Opportunity

CCI is an equal opportunity organisation, that actively seeks to improve outcomes for all persons regardless of an individual's beliefs, religion, ethnicity, parental decisions, or race. All volunteer committee positions are hired on the organisational needs, requirements, and the individuals' skills or qualifications.

Thank you for considering volunteering your time to improve the outcomes for Children, Families, Educators, Staff, and the Communities that CCI works with. With your support, we can improve Early Childhood Education and Care access and opportunities throughout South-East Queensland.