Area Manager

Role Overview

• Lead, coach and support Centre Directors to deliver high-quality, compliant and financially sustainable services.
• Drive operational excellence across occupancy, workforce stability, budgets and key performance metrics.
• Embed strong compliance, governance and child safety practices aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Education, People & Culture and central support teams to uplift capability and culture.
• Build strong community and stakeholder relationships to support enrolments, reputation and growth.

Requirements

• A genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing and quality outcomes.
• Proven experience leading multi-site operations in early learning, education, health or a regulated service environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, including budgets, forecasting and occupancy management.
• The ability to coach leaders, manage performance and build engaged, high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a calm, confident leadership presence.
• Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights & References) and child safety training.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunities designed to recognise and reward the real impact you make as a leader.
• A company vehicle, plus a fuel card for added convenience and ease on the road.
• A senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy.
• A values-aligned organisation that prioritises quality, safety and people.
• A supportive executive and peer leadership network.
• The opportunity to shape centre performance and leadership capability across a growing region.
• Competitive remuneration and flexibility aligned to senior leadership expectations.