Step Into an Influential Leadership Role with an Established ECEC Provider
Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits + Flexible Work Arrangements
Coach Outstanding Leaders & Help Shape the Future of Our Services
Step Into an Influential Leadership Role with an Established ECEC Provider
Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits + Flexible Work Arrangements
Coach Great Leaders & Help Shape the Future of Our Services
Area Manager – Early Childhood Education & Care | North Brisbane
Ready for your next leadership move?
Are you an experienced Early Childhood Area Manager who loves developing leaders, strengthening services and making a genuine impact?
At Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS), we're looking for an experienced and passionate Area Manager to join our leadership team and support a portfolio of services across North Brisbane.
This is an opportunity to step into an influential leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to make a difference, the support of an experienced team behind you, and the opportunity to help shape the continued success of our services.
Portfolio:
Glass House Mountains | Morayfield | Chermside | Ashgrove
Full Time:
Monday–Friday | 38 hours with flexibility
Salary:
Well above award + super + salary packaging
Company vehicle provided
Company laptop + mobile phone
Up to 75% childcare fee discount
Relocation assistance available
YOUR IMPACT
As an Area Manager, you won't simply oversee services — you'll be a coach, mentor, problem-solver and trusted partner to our Centre Directors and leadership teams.
You'll spend your time in our services, building relationships, developing strong leaders and helping our teams achieve exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators.
You will:
Coach, mentor and empower Centre Directors and leadership teams.
Build strong,



capable and confident service leaders.
Support services to achieve excellence in quality, compliance and operational performance.
Identify opportunities for service growth and continuous improvement.
Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations.
Develop and facilitate leadership training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Work alongside services during periods of change or transition, providing practical and hands-on leadership when needed.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and high expectations.
Regularly visit and support your portfolio of QCCS services across North Brisbane.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for someone who knows early childhood, understands leadership and genuinely enjoys helping other leaders succeed.
You will bring:
Proven experience as an Area Manager within the ECEC sector.
Strong knowledge of the NQF, National Law and Regulations and contemporary ECEC practice.
The ability to inspire, coach and develop Centre Directors and leadership teams.
A calm, approachable and solutions-focused leadership style.
Strong commercial and operational awareness.
Excellent organisation and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and best interests.
A passion for continuous improvement and developing others.
Essential Requirements




Minimum Diploma of Children's Services or approved equivalent.
Current Blue Card.
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
Current Driver Licence and willingness to regularly travel between services.
A commitment to healthy living and wellbeing and being a positive role model for the children in our care.
WHY QCCS?
For 35 years, Queensland Childcare Services has been committed to creating exceptional early learning environments for children and meaningful careers for our people.
When you join QCCS, you'll become part of an established organisation with a strong support network and a leadership team that believes you should never feel like you're doing the job alone.
Benefits That Make a Difference
Company vehicle for work-related travel
Company laptop and mobile phone
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary package
Relocation assistance available
Up to 75% childcare fee discount
Free uniforms
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Grow With Us
Your development matters too.
You'll have access to:
Leadership development opportunities
Professional coaching and mentoring
Paid professional development and compliance training
Career progression across our network
Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program opportunities
QCCS Learning Management System
Employee recognition and reward programs
Make Your Next Career Move Count
If you're an experienced Area Manager looking for a role where you can lead with purpose, develop great leaders and genuinely influence the quality of early childhood education we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your experience.
Bring your ideas.
Bring your passion for developing people.
Come and discover the QCCS difference.
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📌 Area Manager - Early Childhood (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Childcare Servies
📍 Brisbane