Lead a portfolio of10 early learning centresacross Regional NSW.
An exciting opportunity is available for an experiencedRegional Managerto join one of Australia's leading early childhood education providers, overseeing a portfolio of10 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 of10 centreswhile 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 of10 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 strong 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 cooperative 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 of10 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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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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