Lead a portfolio of 10 early learning centres across Regional NSW.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Regional Manager to join one of Australia's leading early childhood education providers, overseeing a portfolio of 10 centres across Regional NSW.

This is your opportunity to combine strategic leadership with meaningful impact; coaching Centre Managers, driving commercial success, and creating exceptional outcomes for children, families and teams across a diverse regional portfolio.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

As an Area Manager, you'll have the autonomy to lead a portfolio of 10 centres while partnering with passionate Centre Managers to deliver operational excellence and exceptional experiences for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and inspire Centre Managers across a portfolio of 10 centres.

Drive occupancy, financial performance and operational excellence across your region.

Champion exceptional family experiences and high-quality educational outcomes.

Analyse business performance and implement strategies that improve results across multiple sites.

Partner with People & Culture, Quality, Compliance and Facilities teams to support continuous improvement.

Ensure all centres operate in line with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislative requirements.

Conduct regular site visits, providing hands-on leadership, coaching and operational support.

Build robust relationships with key stakeholders while acting as the link between your centres and the wider business.

About You

You're an experienced multi-site leader who enjoys developing people just as much as delivering results.

You'll bring:

3+ years' experience leading multiple sites as an Area Manager, Regional Manager or similar.





Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to improve occupancy, financial performance and operational outcomes.

A coaching mindset with the ability to develop high-performing leaders and teams.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement.

Highly regarded:

Experience within the early childhood education sector.

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and state regulatory requirements.

Experience supporting acquisitions or large-scale business improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer?

Lead a well-established portfolio of 10 centres.

Competitive remuneration package.

Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities.

Recognition and reward programs.

A collaborative leadership team that values innovation, continuous improvement and developing great leaders.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Area Manager?
- Do you have experience as an area or multi-site manager?
- Do you have experience in a sales role?
- Have you completed a qualification in operations management?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
- Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
- How many years of business development experience do you have?

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