Area Manager | Brisbane North Lead a portfolio. Shape a region. Have a real seat at the table.

At Our Patch, we believe the best leaders are close enough to understand the realities of service delivery and empowered enough to influence the future.

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Area Manager to lead a portfolio of Outside School Hours Care services across Brisbane North. This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans, strong values, and a leadership team that genuinely believes our people are our greatest strength.

This is not a role where you'll be left to carry the weight alone.

You'll be supported by a dedicated Senior Support Coordinator, an experienced and highly engaged national support team, and a passionate group of fellow Area Managers who genuinely collaborate, share ideas and celebrate success together.

Most importantly, you'll have a real voice.

We value curiosity, challenge and innovation. If you have an idea that will improve the experience of children, families, schools or employees, you'll be encouraged to bring it forward. You'll be sitting at the table where decisions are made, not hearing about them after the fact

Why Our Patch?
You'll be backed by a strong support structure

We know great Area Managers create the biggest impact when they're supported to focus on leadership.

That's why you'll work alongside a dedicated Senior Support Coordinator who helps drive consistency, administration, compliance follow-through and operational execution across your portfolio.

Combined with specialist support across People & Culture, Recruitment, Quality, Finance, Customer Experience and Operations, you'll have the resources you need to focus on what matters most: leading people and building great services.

You'll join an energised leadership team

We're building something special and we're doing it together.

You'll become part of a leadership group that is collaborative,



values-driven and deeply committed to creating exceptional experiences for children and families. Our leaders are visible, approachable and invested in each other's success.

We challenge each other, support each other and celebrate wins together.

Wonder isn't just a value on the wall

One of our core values is Wonder.

For us, Wonder means staying curious. It means asking "what if?" and being brave enough to try something new. It means continuously improving, learning and creating better experiences for children, families and teams.

We want leaders who bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo and help shape what comes next.

You'll have genuine influence

As an Area Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a portfolio of services, but your impact extends far beyond operational performance.

You'll contribute to strategic discussions, help shape regional priorities, develop emerging leaders and play a key role in delivering our vision for growth and quality.

Your experience, ideas and insights will matter.

About the Role

As Area Manager, you'll:

- Lead, coach and develop a portfolio of Service Leaders
- Build high-performing, engaged and accountable teams
- Drive quality, compliance and child-safe practice across your region
- Partner with schools and local communities to strengthen relationships
- Support occupancy growth and service sustainability
- Champion workforce planning, capability development and retention
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
- Contribute to regional and organisational success through collaborative leadership

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you:

- Have experience leading multiple sites,



teams or operational portfolios
- Are passionate about developing leaders and building capability
- Balance commercial thinking with a people-first approach
- Bring strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Are confident making decisions and driving accountability
- Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing beyond your own portfolio
- Are naturally curious and values continuous improvement
- Believe every child deserves a safe, engaging and high-quality experience

Why You'll Love It Here

- Genuine executive and peer support
- Dedicated Senior Support Coordinator partnership
- A high-performing and energised leadership team
- Opportunity to influence strategy and decision-making
- Strong values-led culture
- Qualified growth and career development opportunities
- Meaningful work that impacts children, families and communities every day

If you're looking for an Area Manager opportunity where you'll be trusted, supported, challenged and heard, we'd love to hear from you.

Child Safeguarding Statement

Our Patch is committed to safeguarding children and creating environments where every child feels safe, valued and supported. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safe Framework and actively contribute to a culture of safety, inclusion and wellbeing. Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant background checks and maintain compliance with all child safety requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Our Patch, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, enrich our communities and help us create better outcomes for children and families.

📌 Area Manager | Schools Plus Brisbane North
🏢 Our Patch Education
📍 Brisbane