Job Description
Area Manager – Early Childhood Education and Care
n
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Area Manager to support a portfolio of early learning services across Victoria.
n
This is a key leadership role for someone who is passionate about high-quality early childhood education, strong centre operations, child safety, compliance, team development and creating positive outcomes for children, families and educators.
n
As Area Manager, you will work closely with Centre Managers and leadership teams to drive service quality, occupancy, team engagement, compliance and operational performance across multiple centres.
n
About the Role
n
In this role, you will be responsible for:
n
n
Providing hands-on operational support to Centre Managers and leadership teams
n
Driving quality improvement, compliance and best practice across services
n
Supporting centres to meet regulatory, child safety and operational requirements
n
Coaching, mentoring and developing centre leadership teams
n
Monitoring centre performance, including occupancy, staffing, family experience and team culture
n
Building strong relationships with families, educators and key stakeholders
n
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, retention and performance management processes
n
Ensuring services operate in line with the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and company expectations
n
Identifying risks early and implementing practical, supportive solutions
n
n
About You
n
You will be a confident and experienced leader who understands the demands of early childhood operations and can balance people, compliance and performance.
n
To be successful,



you will ideally have:
n
n
Previous experience as an Area Manager, Operations Manager, Centre Manager or similar senior leadership role within ECEC
n
Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and Child Safe Standards
n
Proven ability to lead, coach and support centre leadership teams
n
Strong communication, relationship-building and problem solving skills
n
A practical and calm approach to operational challenges
n
Experience managing compliance, performance, staffing and family engagement
n
A genuine passion for high-quality early childhood education and care
n
A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education is highly regarded
n
n
Why Join Us?
n
This is an opportunity to join a growing early learning provider where you can make a genuine impact across multiple services.
n
You will be part of an supportive leadership team that values quality, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
n
What We Offer
n
n
Senior operational leadership chance
n
Supportive and collaborative team environment
n
Opportunity to influence quality and performance across multiple services
n
Career development and growth opportunities
n
Competitive salary package
n
The chance to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education
n
n
Child Safety
n
We are committed to providing child safe environments where children feel safe, supported and respected. The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check and complete all relevant child safety and compliance requirements.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Area Manager - Early Childhood Education And Care (Victoria)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Victoria