A rare opportunity is available for an experienced Early Childhood Area Manager to join a well known and highly commended early learning organisation to provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of centres.
This role is ideal for a confident people leader who thrives on driving quality, mentoring Centre Directors, and ensuring centres operate at their very best — culturally, financially, and pedagogically.
About the Role
Reporting to the NSW State Manager, you will oversee eight early learning centres across the ACT supporting Centre Directors and teams to achieve high occupancy, strong compliance outcomes, and exceptional family experiences.
You will play a key role in new centre acquisitions, operational improvements, quality assurance, and continuous performance development.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be visible in centres, role-modelling best practice and driving consistent standards across your region.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of early learning centres
Lead the successful onboarding and operational setup of new centre acquisitions
Support Centre Directors to achieve and maintain strong occupancy and financial performance
Drive centre presentation, professionalism, marketing initiatives and community engagement
Conduct regular centre audits, follow-ups and quality reviews
Oversee compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP)
Mentor and support leaders in performance management, communication and team development
Ensure programs reflect high-quality early learning practices
Oversee OH&S compliance and promote safe, positive workplace environments
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers as required
Stay current with legislation, sector changes and best practice standards
About You
You are a dynamic, energetic, values-driven leader with a strong background in early childhood operations and people leadership.
You lead with integrity, communicate clearly, and know how to bring out the best in others.
You will bring:
Proven experience in a senior leadership, area management or multi-site role within Early Childhood (at least 18 months)
ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelors of Early Childhood Education & Care
Strong knowledge of the NQF, CCS, CCYP and EYLF
Demonstrated success in improving occupancy and centre performance
Excellent coaching, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational and auditing capabilities
A professional, supportive leadership style with high expectations
A current Working With Children Check and relevant early childhood qualifications
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to influence and lead across multiple services
A leadership role with real autonomy and impact (1 day WFH per week)
Competitive salary of up to $140,000 per year + Superannuation + Company Car
Supportive senior management and collaborative culture
Work with passionate educators committed to best-practice early learning
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact across early learning services, we would love to hear from you
Application Questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have experience as an area or multi-site manager?
Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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