Area Manager - Help shape the future of a growing, family-owned Early Childhood group.

We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood leader to join our small, family-owned and operated group as Area Manager for the Albury/Wodonga region.

This is an opportunity to join us ahead of future growth, build strong relationships, contribute to regional planning and help establish the foundations for sustainable expansion.

About the role

Working alongside our Owner, Operations Manager, Pedagogical Leader and service leadership teams, you will provide regional leadership, operational support and mentoring while helping each service maintain its unique identity, culture and community connections.

You will be responsible for:

- Coaching, mentoring and developing Centre Directors/Nominated Supervisors and leadership teams
- Supporting high-quality educational practice, curriculum and pedagogy
- Maintaining strong standards across compliance, child safety, governance and operations
- Supporting Assessment & Rating and continuous improvement
- Workforce planning, recruitment, retention and team culture
- Monitoring occupancy, rostering and operational performance
- Building leadership capability and succession pathways
- Being visible and engaged across services, children, families and communities
- Developing partnerships with local schools, sporting clubs, community organisations and businesses
- Strengthening connections with Country and local Aboriginal communities
- Supporting initiatives such as Bush Kindy, community-based learning and excursions
- Contributing to the planning,



establishment and resourcing of future services across the region

Our vision We want our services to become an important part of their communities—not simply places where children attend.

Our vision includes meaningful connections with the broader Albury/Wodonga community through Bush Kindy, excursions, local partnerships, connections with Country, schools, sporting organisations and community groups.

As the region grows, the Area Manager will play an important role in bringing this vision to life while ensuring quality, culture and relationships remain at the heart of our growth.

Who we're looking for

You may already be an Area Manager, or you may be an experienced Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor ready for the next step.

You will ideally have

- Significant leadership experience in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Experience as a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, Area Manager or similar senior leader
- A Diploma, Bachelor or other approved relevant qualification
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations
- Solid knowledge of Child Safe Standards and Practices, Child Protection Knowledge and Advocacy for children.




- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop leaders
- Strong operational, communication and problem-solving skills
- A genuine commitment to education, pedagogy and quality, with a clear understanding of your personal philosophy.
- Confidence managing challenging conversations respectfully
- A collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement
- A genuine passion for community connection

Most importantly, you will understand that effective Area Management is about developing capable leaders, maintaining high expectations, removing barriers and providing the support and trust teams need to thrive.

What we offer

As a small, family-owned and operated group, you will have genuine access to owners and senior decision-makers, together with an established support structure.

The package includes

- Competitive senior salary package
- Laptop
- Professional development and leadership training
- Opportunities to visit our other services to brainstorm and collaborate
- Genuine autonomy within your role
- Direct access to the Owner and senior leadership team
- Support from our Operations Manager, Pedagogical Leader and wider team
- Chance to influence future service development
- Manageable regional portfolio
- Opportunity to shape community initiatives and partnerships
- Long-term career opportunities as the Albury/Wodonga group grows

If you are an experienced Early Childhood leader looking to make a genuine impact and help shape the future of a growing regional group, we would love to hear from you.

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