Only About Children – St Leonards Park NSW
Lead with HEART.
Grow with Purpose.
Impact with Vision.
At Only About Children (OAC), we believe early education has the power to transform lives for children, families and our people.
With over 80 campuses nationally, we are committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care that places children at the centre of everything we do.
We are looking for an inspiring, commercially astute and values-led Regional Operations Leader to support a defined portfolio of OAC campuses across NSW.
This opportunity is available as either a 12-month maximum term or permanent full time appointment.
The final region is still to be confirmed, however the portfolio is likely to be based across one of our Sydney regions being; North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West or Eastern Suburbs
This is more than an operational leadership role.
It is an opportunity to lead with purpose, support and empower Campus Directors, and make a meaningful impact on the experience of children, families, educators and teams across NSW.
As part of our Operations leadership community, you will work closely with a Director of Operations and cross-functional partners to lift performance, strengthen campus leadership, embed The OAC Way, and lead through our HEART Principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Regional Operations Leader, you will support a portfolio of campuses to deliver strong outcomes across people, quality, compliance, family experience and operational performance.
You will:
Coach, mentor and empower Campus Directors to lead with confidence, consistency and careMaintain a visible and supportive presence across campuses, tailoring support based on performance and leadership needsDrive commercial and operational outcomes, including occupancy growth, cost management,



labour optimisation and campus-level performanceChampion child safety, protection, quality and continuous improvement across every campusPartner with Education & Quality, Quality Assurance, People & Culture, Finance, Marketing, Family Support, Facilities and HealthSupport high-performing, engaged and healthy campus teams, with a focus on retention, communication and cultureMonitor compliance, Quality Improvement Plans, Assessment and Rating readiness, WHS and regulatory requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, family experience, enrolment conversion and campus presentationLead by example in embedding The OAC Way and our HEART Principles
What You'll Bring
We are looking for a relationship-focused, commercially capable and values-led leader who brings:
Minimum 5 years' experience in Early Childhood Education and CareAn approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification or Diploma of Children's ServicesExperience leading, coaching and developing large teams, ideally across multiple services, centres or campusesStrong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law, compliance, child safety and Assessment and Rating processesCommercial capability across budgets, P&L; outcomes, occupancy, workforce planning and KPIsExperience supporting service performance uplift and continuous improvementStrong relationship-building,



influencing and communication skillsConfidence working with cross-functional partners to deliver shared outcomesA current driver's licence and ability to travel across your NSW campus portfolioA genuine passion for early education and strong alignment to OAC's HEART Principles
Why Join Only About Children?
This is a meaningful full-time leadership opportunity for someone ready to grow their influence and support outcomes across a regional portfolio, whether appointed on a 12-month maximum term or permanent basis.
You will have the opportunity to:
Make a tangible impact across a group of OAC campuses in NSWSupport and empower Campus Directors to lead with confidence and consistencyBe part of a supportive national Operations leadership communityWork closely with experienced cross-functional teamsAccess competitive remuneration and vehicle allowanceReceive a 50% childcare discount for your little onesAccess paid parental leave, wellbeing support and 2 extra wellbeing days each yearAccess free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
Ready to lead with HEART?
If you are passionate about early education, enjoy building strong relationships, and are ready to make a meaningful impact across a regional portfolio, we would love to hear from you.
Together, we grow.
At Only About Children, we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we want you to bring your whole self to work.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
At OAC, every child's safety, wellbeing and protection is our highest priority.
All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment.
Throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.
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📌 Regional Operations Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Only About Children
📍 New South Wales