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 prospect 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 factWhy Our Patch?
You'll be backed by a strong support structureWe 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 teamWe'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 wallOne 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 influenceAs 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 RoleAs Area Manager, you'll:Lead, coach and develop a portfolio of Service LeadersBuild high-performing, engaged and accountable teamsDrive quality, compliance and child-safe practice across your regionPartner with schools and local communities to strengthen relationshipsSupport occupancy growth and service sustainabilityChampion workforce planning,



capability development and retentionIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovationContribute to regional and organisational success through collaborative leadershipAbout YouYou'll thrive in this role if you:Have experience leading multiple sites, teams or operational portfoliosAre passionate about developing leaders and building capabilityBalance commercial thinking with a people-first approachBring strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skillsAre confident making decisions and driving accountabilityEnjoy working collaboratively and contributing beyond your own portfolioAre naturally curious and values continuous improvementBelieve every child deserves a safe, engaging and high-quality experienceWhy You'll Love It HereGenuine executive and peer supportDedicated Senior Support Coordinator partnershipA high-performing and energised leadership teamOpportunity to influence strategy and decision-makingStrong values-led cultureProfessional growth and career development opportunitiesMeaningful work that impacts children, families and communities every dayChild Safeguarding StatementOur 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 StatementAt 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.
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📌 Area Manager | Schools Plus Brisbane North
🏢 Our Patch Education
📍 Brisbane