Area Manager | Early Childhood Education | Central Coast | Up to $150K + Super
Lead and support a portfolio of 8-10 early childhood centres across the Central Coast region
Influence quality, compliance, commercial performance and team development
Excellent salary package, professional development, bonus opportunities and flexible working
Why Apply?
Lead and support a portfolio of 8-10 early childhood centres across the Central Coast region
Influence quality, compliance, commercial performance and team development
Excellent salary package, professional development, bonus opportunities and flexible working
The Opportunity
ANZUK Education is partnering with a leading national early childhood organisation to recruit an experienced Area Manager for a portfolio of early learning services. Based in Central Coast- NSW, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple centres while coaching and developing Centre Managers to achieve outstanding outcomes.
As an Area Manager, you will provide high standards of operational leadership across your portfolio, ensuring centres deliver exceptional educational programs, strong occupancy and financial performance, positive family experiences, and the highest standards of safety and compliance.
This position would suit an experienced Area Manager, Operations Manager, Regional Manager who has at least 3+ years experience in a multi-site leadership role in Long Day Cares.
The Role
Reporting to senior operational leadership, you will:
Lead and support a portfolio of early learning centres
Coach, mentor and develop Centre Managers to achieve strong operational outcomes
Drive occupancy growth, family retention and commercial performance
Monitor compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations
Support centres through assessment and rating processes,



audits and quality improvement initiatives
Lead safety, risk management and incident response across the portfolio
Analyse business performance data and implement improvement strategies
Manage escalated family, staffing and operational matters
Partner with support teams to deliver strategic initiatives and organisational priorities
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Benefits
Attractive salary package up to $150K + super + travel allowances + bonuses each year
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Versatile and hybrid working arrangements
Professional development and leadership training
Career progression within a large and growing organisation
Supportive leadership team and specialist support functions
Opportunity to influence quality outcomes across multiple services
Essential Requirements
Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, Business, Leadership or related discipline: Diploma or ECT minimum.
Current Working with Children Check
Current driver's licence
Multi-site leadership, area management or regional management experience across Long Day Care
Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience leading people, driving performance and developing leaders
Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret business metrics
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Experience working within a regulated service environment
ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete relevant child safety screening prior to commencement and most recent references need to be provided.
As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and identities.
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📌 Area Manager | Early Childhood Education | Central Coast | Up To $150K + Super (New South Wales)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 New South Wales