Job Description

Area Manager – Early Childhood Education & Care | North Brisbane

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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?

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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 .

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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.

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Portfolio: Glass House Mountains | Morayfield | Chermside | Ashgrove

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Full Time: Monday–Friday | 38 hours with flexibility

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Salary: Well above award + super + salary packaging

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Company vehicle provided

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Company laptop + mobile phone

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Up to 75% childcare fee discount

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Relocation assistance available

YOUR IMPACT n

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.

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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.

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You will:

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- Coach, mentor and empower Centre Directors and leadership teams.
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- Build robust, capable and confident service leaders.
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- Support services to achieve excellence in quality, compliance and operational performance.
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- Identify opportunities for service growth and continuous improvement.
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- Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations.
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- Develop and facilitate leadership training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
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- Work alongside services during periods of change or transition, providing practical and hands‑on leadership when needed.
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- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and high expectations.
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- Regularly visit and support your portfolio of QCCS services across North Brisbane.
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WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR n

We're looking for someone who knows early childhood, understands leadership and genuinely enjoys helping other leaders succeed.

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- Proven experience as an Area Manager within the ECEC sector.
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- Strong knowledge of the NQF, National Law and Regulations and contemporary ECEC practice.
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- The ability to inspire, coach and develop Centre Directors and leadership teams.
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- A calm, approachable and solutions‑focused leadership style.
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- Strong commercial and operational awareness.
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- Excellent organisation and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities.
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- Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills.
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- A genuine commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and best interests.
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- A passion for continuous improvement and developing others.
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Essential Requirements nn
- Minimum Diploma of Children's Services or approved equivalent.
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- Current Blue Card.
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- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
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- Current Driver Licence and willingness to regularly travel between services.
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- A commitment to healthy living and wellbeing and being a positive role model for the children in our care.
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WHY QCCS? n

For 35 years , Queensland Childcare Services has been committed to creating exceptional early learning environments for children and meaningful careers for our people.

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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 n

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- Company vehicle for work-related travel
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- Company laptop and mobile phone
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Competitive salary package
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- Relocation assistance available
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- Up to 75% childcare fee discount
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- Free uniforms
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- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Grow With Us nn
- Leadership development opportunities
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- Professional coaching and mentoring
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- Paid professional development and compliance training
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- Career progression across our network
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- Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program opportunities
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- QCCS Learning Management System
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- Employee recognition and reward programs
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Learn more about QCCS and our centres: find-a-centre/

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📌 Area Manager - Early Childhood (Brisbane)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Brisbane