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July 24, 2022
Future Ready – Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration
Future Ready is a report from the Secretariat of the Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration that sets out an eight-step plan to strengthen and clarify the Bali Process so countries in the Indo-Pacific can manage forced migration crises in a way that is durable, effective and humane.
The eight point plan includes:
1. Clearer strategy and stronger leadership
2. A third rotating Co-Chair position and preconditions for Bali Process membership
3. Investments in technical capability and less formal meetings
4. Streamlining of existing work
5. Strengthening and clarifying the Regional Support Office (RSO)
6. Diversifying investment into the Bali Process
7. Elevating engagement with other regional bodies, particularly ASEAN
8. Prioritising early warning capabilities and responses to known movements
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June 17, 2022
CPD is hiring a Finance Officer
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About the role
The Centre for Policy Development is looking for a Finance Officer to work closely with the Chief Operations Officer on day-to-day accounts management, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for the organisation. This role will play a key part in growing and developing our financial support function – ideas and creative thinking are very welcome!
This is a newly created role ideal for an early-career graduate who is looking to develop skills in the not-for-profit and public policy sector. You will be joining a smart, energetic, dedicated team at an organisation with a collaborative culture that will foster your skills, build your career and broaden your horizons.
About CPD
The Centre for Policy Development is one of Australia’s leading independent policy institutes. Founded in 2007, we are a mission-driven organisation led by a dynamic CEO and distinguished Board of Directors, and we are seeking exceptional talent to join our growing team.
This is a full time role (0.8FTE may be considered) based in our Sydney CBD office. Remuneration for the position will be determined based on the experience of the selected candidate. Other employee benefits include a flexible workplace, free barista coffee weekday mornings, great end-of-trip facilities.
Main duties and responsibilities
Desire to improve financial systems, automation and reporting, and to contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and procedures.Assist in drafting reports for CEO, Finance Committee and Board.Processing payments, invoicing, receipts, payroll and month-end reconciliations of CPD’s accounts.Assist with preparation and planning of annual budget and tracking and reviewing across the financial year.Assist with the annual audit.Assist with budgeting and financial reporting for research proposals and acquittals.Perform financial analysis including forecasting.Essential selection criteria
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field.Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.Experience with MYOB and/or Xero essential.How to Apply
CPD is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our capacity to deliver real impact comes from a talented, collaborative team from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, abilities and experiences to apply.
There is no closing date – suitable candidates will be interviewed as they apply.
Applications must be submitted to admin@cpd.org.au, and include:
a cover letter (outlining your interest and suitability against this job description); anda short CVIncomplete applications will not be considered.
Previous applicants need not apply.
You can also download the position description as a PDF here.
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June 16, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: CPD Welcomes Joint Commitment to Transform Early Education
Thursday 16 June 2022 – The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) welcomes today’s joint announcement that Victoria and New South Wales will introduce a universal preschool year as a critical systemic reform with major long-term benefits for children and families. This bipartisan, interstate collaboration is a leading example of the joint effort required between all governments to deliver early childhood reform across the nation.
The $9 billion and $5.8 billion packages in Victoria and New South Wales respectively will mean that over the next decade, every child in both states will experience a full year of play-based learning before they start school.
The announcement extends Victoria’s existing 15 hours of three- and four-year-old kinder, to deliver 30 hours of fully subsidised play-based learning as a year of ‘pre-Prep’. Victoria has also committed to establishing 50 early childhood education and care services in areas with the greatest unmet demand.
New South Wales will move to establish a universal, five day a week ‘pre-Kindergarten’ year, with this investment following a suite of commitments by the New South Wales Government earlier this week. These announcements include the “Brighter Beginnings” package to expand child development programs, incentives for providers to offer more high-quality early childhood education and care places in areas of need, preschool fee relief, and investment in the early childhood workforce.
These announcements come at a time of increasing momentum on early childhood reform across the nation, with the Commonwealth committed to ambitious investment and a universal child care guarantee. Other states and territories, such as South Australia and Queensland, have also made significant commitments.
This represents a once in a generation opportunity for national, systemic early childhood reform along the lines of the national guarantee that CPD has been calling for as part of its Starting Better report.
The Starting Better guarantee is a universal entitlement including free or low-cost high-quality early childhood education and care, more paid parental leave shared between parents, boosts to maternal and child health services, and greater integration of current services.
Collaboration between all states, territories and the Commonwealth is crucial to building a holistic national early childhood system that meets the needs of all children and families. Tomorrow’s First Ministers meeting is a critical opportunity to put the national foundations in place for a universal entitlement for all children and families regardless of where they live.
Centre for Policy Development Senior Fellow and Co-Chair of the Early Childhood Development Council Leslie Loble said the commitments are holistic and necessary for young children and families across the states:
“Early childhood is the launchpad for life, and introducing a universal year of high-quality preschool is a major step toward ensuring every young child and family has what they need to thrive, regardless of where they live or their families’ circumstances.”
“Starting Better showed that for early childhood reform to achieve significant outcomes, we need long-term vision and joint effort between all governments. CPD congratulates the New South Wales and Victorian Governments for leading bold collaboration to deliver an additional year of high-quality, universal early education.”
Centre for Policy Development Deputy CEO Annabel Brown said the announcement reflected the interstate collaboration that CPD’s research has identified as crucial for successful national reform.
“We welcome today’s joint commitment as a major step in the growing momentum on early childhood reform across Australia, and encourage similar collaboration to continue between states, territories and the Commonwealth.”
“The meeting of First Ministers is an opportunity to build the foundation for a holistic national early childhood system. What we need now is a national plan that everyone can sign up to so that we build an early childhood system centred on what children and families need.”
“Working together across jurisdictions is absolutely vital if we want Australian children of today and tomorrow to flourish throughout their lives.”
MEDIA CONTACT:
Georgia Wilkinson: georgia.wilkinson@cpd.org.au
+61 439578961
About the Centre for Policy Development
The Centre for Policy Development is one of Australia’s leading independent policy institutes. Our core model is threefold: to create, connect, and convince. We create ideas from rigorous, evidence-based, cross-disciplinary research at home and abroad. We connect experts and stakeholders to develop these ideas into practical policy proposals. We then work to convince governments, businesses and communities to implement these proposals.
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June 13, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: CPD Welcomes NSW Government Investment in Early Childhood as National Reform Consensus Gathers Momentum
Tuesday 14 June 2022 – Today’s announcement by the NSW Government on early childhood has been welcomed by early childhood policy experts, as consensus on systemic reform builds across levels of government.
The $5b decade-long package includes incentives for operators to expand or build new centres to offer high-quality services in ‘childcare deserts’, and $281 million for workforce development, including scholarships for educator training.
These measures are informed by the NSW Treasury Women’s Economic Opportunities Review. The Independent Expert Panel that advised the Review considered CPD’s 2021 Starting Better report in its deliberations. The panel was chaired by CPD Deputy Chair Sam Mostyn and included participation from sector experts including Senior Fellow Leslie Loble.
Starting Better proposed a decade of holistic reform to deliver a Guarantee for Young Children and Families. The Guarantee is a universal entitlement including free or low cost early childhood education and care, more paid parental leave shared between parents, boosts to maternal and child health services, and greater integration of current services.
To bring the Guarantee to life, reforms need to focus on outcomes for children and families, to be a joint effort between Commonwealth, State and Local governments, and need to push for high quality services, accessible to all children and families in Australia.
Starting Better shows that systemic early childhood reform can yield a generational boost to wellbeing, productivity gains from women’s participation in paid work, and lower crisis costs as children who get a better start flourish throughout their lives. The report found that the Guarantee could be cost-neutral by 2030 and deliver a net benefit of $15b a year by 2045.
Today’s package follows the announcement at the weekend that NSW Government employees would receive increased paid parental leave split between parents – a key component of the Guarantee for Young Children and Families.
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean and Education and Early Learning Minister Sarah Mitchell will address CPD’s Early Childhood Development Council this month. The council is an informal inter-governmental body comprising sector representatives, researchers, experts and participants from all State and Federal jurisdictions.
Centre for Policy Development Senior Fellow and Co-Chair of the Early Childhood Development Council Leslie Loble said the announcement responded to the needs of children, families and the early childhood sector.
“We want all children to have the best start they can – it’s a boost that lasts through their entire lives. This means investing in the people and places who provide that start.
“Children’s learning and relationship in their formative months depends on investment in more places, higher quality early education and rewarding, secure early childhood jobs. Funding for services, training and staff – particularly in “childcare deserts” and regional areas – is crucial.
“There is a growing consensus on holistic, intentional reform across the federation on all sides of politics. The mission for all of us – the sector, elected leaders, public officials and researchers – is to turn intention into positive impact for children, families and the country.”
Centre for Policy Development Deputy CEO Annabel Brown said the announcement responded to the needs of children, families and the early childhood sector that CPD’s research had identified.
“This is a bold and practical step towards a universal early childhood system where children are supported to flourish regardless of where they live or what the circumstances of their families.”
“Today’s announcement, alongside the momentum on early childhood reform in other States and at the Commonwealth level, is very welcome. We encourage governments and the sector to build on what has been announced as part of a shared national reform mission.
“A high quality, universal early childhood system that everyone can count on will deliver a triple dividend. Children who start well flourish throughout their lives. Women will have access to opportunities in paid work, and employers to skilled workers. Investing in growing sectors like early childhood will create secure, rewarding jobs for this generation and the next.”
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June 2, 2022
Invest In Impact: CPD’s 2022 Impact Report
Impact Report 2022
Our Impact Report for 2022 comes at a point of immense opportunity for Australia and our region.
There is an unprecedented alignment across our institutions to tackle the policy challenges standing between us and wellbeing.
This will require rigorous, practical, evidence-based policy, guided by firm beliefs. In an economy that is clean and productive, a government that is active and effective, a society that expands opportunity and social justice, and a country that is respected for its leadership and cooperation.
Above all, this work must be practical and collaborative, using a method that builds consensus and delivers impact.
Our research expertise and network of senior decision-makers is creating enduring systemic change.
Read CPD’s Impact Report 2022
Examples of our impact include:
Australia’s climate position has transformed thanks to the broad coalitions we have built.Our work with vulnerable communities supports refugees to settle Australia and people experiencing disadvantage to find rewarding, secure work.We have acted in refugee-led coalitions to increase Australia’s Afghan refugee intake, spur action on the crisis in Myanmar and build stronger bonds with our neighbours, especially Indonesia.Our landmark Starting Better report and Early Childhood Development Council has helped put early childhood on top of the reform agenda, with the Prime Minister committing to universal early education on election nightOur work is made possible by CPD Sustainers like you who share our values.
Become a CPD Sustainer today to create a fair and sustainable future
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May 31, 2022
Wellbeing Government Initiative Media Release
1 Jun 2022– The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) has announced the establishment of the Wellbeing Government Initiative.
This multi-year project using CPD’s Create-Connect-Convince method will embed a wellbeing approach in Australian public policy decision-making so that government decisions, policies and programs can build happier, healthier lives and more connected, resilient communities.
The Initiative’s announcement follows research released in February 2022 indicating that one in three Australians – 32 percent – consider improving wellbeing the primary purpose of government – a five point rise from the previous year.
Nations around the world have embraced wellbeing approaches to government over recent decades as policymakers seek data, tools and methods to change people’s lives for the better.
Centre for Policy Development Wellbeing Lead Warwick Smith said the time was right for a serious and action-oriented discussion of the place of wellbeing in Australia.
“Governments should aim to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve. This means making policy that improves the things that matter most to people.”
“But right now many policymakers – from elected officials and government agencies and delivery partners – do not have the right tools to deliver on this purpose.
“By applying a rigorous research lens and engaging key experts from across government, industry and the private sector, the initiative aims to make a path to better health, greater happiness and more connected, resilient communities.”
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May 18, 2022
CPD is hiring an Economic Adviser
The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is looking to hire a humble and creative Economic Adviser to join our Sustainable Economy team. The successful candidate will help us make a difference on the most important issues for Australia’s economy: carbon transition, inequality, economic development, long-term structural challenges, and wellbeing.
About you and the roleWe want to bring novel data-driven insights to long-term problems. You will be working to build a more fair and sustainable economy. Our team enjoys frequent interaction with senior government policymakers, media, and the wider policy world. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine contribution to policy development and innovation in Australia.
First-hand experience of policymaking is desirable but certainly not essential. We are most interested in your creativity of thought, and an ability to grapple with complex concepts and communicate them well.
We support flexible work and will consider either full-time or part-time for the right candidate. Remote work may also be possible.
Here is a taste of what you’ll do:
conduct original economic analysis on topics related to the Sustainable Economy Program, such as decarbonisation, regional economic development, household incomes, fiscal policy, or wellbeingsupport network building, communicating effectively with external stakeholderswork collaboratively with colleagues across CPDsupport policy engagement activities, such as roundtables and other convening eventskeep up-to-date with the latest policy developments relevant to the research programcontribute to wider project planning and strategy across the teamoccasional interstate travel (including overnight travel)Your skillsYou’ll be the right person for the job if:
you have a thoughtful approach to economic analysis and an ability to communicate new insights about the Australian economyyou can write concisely and clearlyyou have the ability to take the initiative when faced with a blank page; developing new projects, methodologies, and ideasyou understand the general economic and social policy context in Australiayou’re able to work at pace on several different projects at onceyou have some experience using statistical software packages to manage data (R or Stata)APPLY NOWAbout CPD:
CPD is one of Australia’s leading independent policy institutes. Our core model is threefold: to create, connect, and convince. We create ideas from rigorous, evidence-based, cross-disciplinary research at home and abroad. We connect experts and stakeholders to develop these ideas into practical policy proposals. We then work to convince governments, businesses and communities to implement these proposals.
Our culture:We build constructive, respectful working relationships — internally and externally — and we take equity and inclusion seriously. We are committed to listening, learning and growing.
We recognise the best solutions are developed when diverse voices contribute, so we try hard to integrate all perspectives into our work — especially those of people with lived experience of the issues we are trying to address.
At CPD, we are:Grounded and caringgrounded in the pursuit of wellbeingkind and compassionate colleagues and collaborators, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplaceCourageous and confidentcourageous with our contribution, but humble in the way we engagebelievers in ourselves, each other, and our approach and methodCollaborative and consultativenatural collaborators who seek to unite rather than divideconnectors, building synergies across teams, workstreams, organisations, sectors and issuesIntellectually rigorous and solutions focusedintellectually rigorous, inviting curiosity and initiativepragmatic reformists, putting forward practical, implementable solutionsTrusted, credible and reliableknown for doing what we say we will doevidence-based and thoughtful — people know they can trust what we say and writeFun and positivefun and try not to take ourselves too seriouslyquick to assume good will and the best intentionsThe post CPD is hiring an Economic Adviser appeared first on Centre for Policy Development.
CPD is hiring a Senior Economic Adviser
The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is looking to hire a humble and creative Senior Economic Adviser to join our Sustainable Economy team. The successful candidate will help us make a difference on the most important issues for Australia’s economy: carbon transition, inequality, economic development, long-term structural challenges, and wellbeing.
About you and the roleWe want to bring novel data-driven insights to long-term problems. You will be taking the lead on projects to build a more fair and sustainable economy. Our team enjoys frequent interaction with senior government policymakers, media, and the wider policy world. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine contribution to policy development and innovation in Australia.
First-hand experience of policymaking is desirable but certainly not essential. We are most interested in your creativity of thought, intellectual leadership, and an ability to grapple with complex concepts and communicate them well.
We support flexible work and will consider either full-time or part-time for the right candidate. Remote work may also be possible.
Here is a taste of what you’ll do:
take the lead on original economic analysis on topics related to the Sustainable Economy Program, such as decarbonisation, regional economic development, household incomes, fiscal policy, or wellbeingcontribute to strategy, developing ideas for new avenues of exploration and research, and looking for opportunities to develop CPD’s profile and increase our impactbuild relationships by identifying and engaging key external stakeholderswork collaboratively with colleagues, including managing the work of other staff, research fellows and contractorsdesign policy engagement activities, such as roundtables and other convening eventskeep up-to-date with the latest policy developments relevant to the research programoccasional interstate travel (including overnight travel)Your skillsYou’ll be the right person for the job if:
you have a thoughtful approach to economic analysis: able to develop, rigorously test, and communicate new perspectives on the Australian economyyou can write concisely and clearlyyou have the ability to take the initiative when faced with a blank page; developing new projects, methodologies, and ideasyou understand the economic and social policy context in Australiayou’re able to work at pace on several different projects at onceyou have expertise in any of the focus areas of the Sustainable Economy program (eg. decarbonisation, industrial transition, wellbeing approaches to government, labour markets, international trade, wealth inequality, tax-and-transfer systems etc.)you have some experience using statistical software packages to analyse economic data (R or Stata)APPLY NOWAbout CPD:
CPD is one of Australia’s leading independent policy institutes. Our core model is threefold: to create, connect, and convince. We create ideas from rigorous, evidence-based, cross-disciplinary research at home and abroad. We connect experts and stakeholders to develop these ideas into practical policy proposals. We then work to convince governments, businesses and communities to implement these proposals.
Our culture:We build constructive, respectful working relationships — internally and externally — and we take equity and inclusion seriously. We are committed to listening, learning and growing.
We recognise the best solutions are developed when diverse voices contribute, so we try hard to integrate all perspectives into our work — especially those of people with lived experience of the issues we are trying to address.
At CPD, we are:Grounded and caringgrounded in the pursuit of wellbeingkind and compassionate colleagues and collaborators, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplaceCourageous and confidentcourageous with our contribution, but humble in the way we engagebelievers in ourselves, each other, and our approach and methodCollaborative and consultativenatural collaborators who seek to unite rather than divideconnectors, building synergies across teams, workstreams, organisations, sectors and issuesIntellectually rigorous and solutions focusedintellectually rigorous, inviting curiosity and initiativepragmatic reformists, putting forward practical, implementable solutionsTrusted, credible and reliableknown for doing what we say we will doevidence-based and thoughtful — people know they can trust what we say and writeFun and positivefun and try not to take ourselves too seriouslyquick to assume good will and the best intentionsThe post CPD is hiring a Senior Economic Adviser appeared first on Centre for Policy Development.
May 10, 2022
CPD is hiring a Senior Advisor, Digital and Communications
The Centre for Policy Development is seeking a values-driven digital communications expert with a keen public affairs sensibility to join our mission to meet the toughest policy challenges facing Australia and our region, and to take people on the journey of solving them.
This position assumes primary operational responsibility for CPD’s digital communications.
It also contributes to the greater communications function within CPD to support the communication of CPD’s programs, initiatives and research to key public and stakeholder audiences.
Reporting and RelationshipsThe role reports to the communications director and works closely with the executive and senior leadership team, program directors and leads, as well as with service suppliers and contractors in the digital area.
Key ResponsibilitiesDigitalLead the development, integration and management of CPD’s digital communications tools including website, analytics, social media channels, CRM, email marketing, fundraising and other digital communicationsDevelop content, planning and stakeholder communications templates and tools to ensure consistent approach and messagingContribute to the mapping of stakeholder journeys across CPD’s digital and non-digital touchpoints to understand and optimise stakeholder journeysExplore digital publishing opportunities for CPDCommunicationsContribute to media relations, stakeholder relations and corporate communications activities as requiredAssist with publication production as requiredSelection CriteriaProven experience in digital publishing, social media and audience development, preferably in a for-purpose, public affairs or digital news environmentAn understanding of and commitment to CPD’s values, vision and methodWell developed stakeholder management skillsAn understanding of public policy and the Australian political, business and non-government spacesAn ability to execute targeted and persuasive digital communications on nuanced and complex issuesThis a full-time position based in either Sydney or Melbourne in modern serviced co-working spaces.
Benefits include training and professional development, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements and study leave.
APPLY NOW
About CPD:
CPD is one of Australia’s leading independent policy institutes. Our core model is threefold: to create, connect, and convince. We create ideas from rigorous, evidence-based, cross-disciplinary research at home and abroad. We connect experts and stakeholders to develop these ideas into practical policy proposals. We then work to convince governments, businesses and communities to implement these proposals.
Our culture:We build constructive, respectful working relationships — internally and externally — and we take equity and inclusion seriously. We are committed to listening, learning and growing.
We recognise the best solutions are developed when diverse voices contribute, so we try hard to integrate all perspectives into our work — especially those of people with lived experience of the issues we are trying to address.
At CPD, we are:Grounded and caringgrounded in the pursuit of wellbeingkind and compassionate colleagues and collaborators, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplaceCourageous and confidentcourageous with our contribution, but humble in the way we engagebelievers in ourselves, each other, and our approach and methodCollaborative and consultativenatural collaborators who seek to unite rather than divideconnectors, building synergies across teams, workstreams, organisations, sectors and issuesIntellectually rigorous and solutions focusedintellectually rigorous, inviting curiosity and initiativepragmatic reformists, putting forward practical, implementable solutionsTrusted, credible and reliableknown for doing what we say we will doevidence-based and thoughtful — people know they can trust what we say and writeFun and positivefun and try not to take ourselves too seriouslyquick to assume good will and the best intentionsThe post CPD is hiring a Senior Advisor, Digital and Communications appeared first on Centre for Policy Development.
May 5, 2022
Leadership Transition Update – Centre for Policy Development
The Centre for Policy Development Board has decided to make its acting leadership team permanent.
Andrew Hudson, Annabel Brown and Allison Orr are now CPD’s permanent CEO, Deputy CEO and COO. Throughout the transition period, and since Travers McLeod left CPD as CEO, the leadership team has proven their ability to deliver CPD’s vision of enhancing the wellbeing of current and future generations through impactful research, broad coalitions, and far-reaching systems change.
CPD’s careful succession planning has enabled a seamless leadership transition. As mentioned in our previous statement, the richness of talent throughout CPD has made these appointments possible.
The Board thanks CPD’s staff, fellows, and partners for their ongoing confidence and looks forward to CPD continuing its work for a fair, sustainable and prosperous future for Australia and our region.
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