Operations Manager- Early Years, NFP | 2x Exceeding Service!
Anila Recruitment is a specialist talent agency focused on Early Years Education and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).
We partner with quality providers across Australia to connect experienced leaders with exceptional career opportunities.
We are representing a highly respectednot-for-profit, religious-based organisationseeking an experiencedOperations Manager – Early Yearsto oversee the day-to-day operations of a well-established 53-place Early Learning Centre in North Sydney.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced operational leader to join a stable and highly cohesive team.
The service has achievedExceeding ratings on two occasionsand has a strong reputation for quality, inclusion and community connection.
The centre provides long day care for children aged approximately two months to five years, including an eight-place nursery.
The service has a highly experienced Educational Leader who has been with the organisation for 15 years, a full-time administrator, dedicated educators and a part time cook.
This role is ideally suited to someone with strongoperational management experience.
While Early Childhood experience is advantageous, a childcare background is not essential for the right candidate.
Key Perks and Finer Details
Salary of$120,000 +Super
Flexible 38-hour working week
Paid religious days off
Work within a well-established not-for-profit organisation
Lead a highly regarded 53-place service
Two previous Exceeding-rated assessments
Strong and cohesive long-standing team
Flexible staffing model that supports employees' family commitments
Experienced Educational Leader and supportive team
Full-time administration support
Established systems and processes with a comprehensive handover
Opportunity to make a genuine operational impact
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the Early Learning Centre
Support and lead a diverse team of approximately 19 employees across educators, ECTs,



administration, educational leadership and kitchen staff
Work closely with the Educational Leader to support quality outcomes
Manage inclusion support and ensure children and families receive appropriate assistance
Build strong and positive relationships with families and the broader community
Review, develop and implement policies and procedures
Maintain compliance and ensure systems and processes remain up to date
Oversee payroll and key administrative functions
Support staffing and operational requirements
Work collaboratively with educators and leadership to maintain a positive team culture
Drive continuous improvement across the service
Ensure a smooth transition and effective implementation of established systems and processes
What You'll Need
Demonstrated experience in an operational management role
Strong people leadership and communication skills
Excellent organisational and administrative capabilities
Experience managing teams and operational processes
Confidence working with policies, procedures and compliance requirements
Strong relationship-building skills with families, employees and stakeholders
A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership style
Early Childhood experience is advantageous butnot essential
Relevant qualifications will be highly regarded
Why Join Our Client?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation wherepeople genuinely stay for the long term.
The team is highly cohesive, experienced and committed, with a flexible approach to staffing that recognises employees have lives and family commitments outside of work.
You will be joining a service with an established track record of quality, having achievedExceeding twice, while working alongside an exceptionally experienced Educational Leader who has been part of the organisation for 15 years.
With strong systems already in place, this role offers the opportunity to focus on operational leadership, team support, family relationships and continuous improvement rather than having to build a service from the ground up.
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📌 Operations Manager- Early Years, Nfp | 2X Exceeding Service! (Sydney)
🏢 Anila recruitment
📍 Sydney