Area Manager - Early Childhood Education | Bendigo, VIC

Earlyhood Executive is excited to be recruiting an experienced and passionate Area Manager to oversee 5 Early Childhood Education Centres across the Bendigo region of Victoria.

This is a fantastic prospect for an established multi-site leader or an experienced Centre Director ready to take the next step in their career.

Our client is seeking a confident, hands-on leader who can inspire Centre Directors, drive operational performance and maintain exceptional standards of care and education across their services.

What's on Offer?
Market-competitive salary up to $125,000 + superannuation
Brand-new, fully expensed company car
Oversight of just 5 Early Learning Centres
Excellent career development and progression opportunities
Supportive senior leadership team
Opportunity to influence operational strategy and centre performance
Autonomy to lead, mentor and develop your own team of Centre Directors

About the Role

As Area Manager, you will be responsible for the operational performance, leadership and ongoing development of five early learning services.

Key responsibilities include:
Providing hands‑on leadership, coaching and mentoring to Centre Directors
Driving occupancy,



financial performance and operational KPIs
Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
Supporting centres through Assessment and Rating processes
Building high‑performing teams and positive workplace cultures
Monitoring budgets, staffing and overall centre performance
Developing robust relationships with families, educators and local communities
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across all five services

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded leader who has:
Previous experience as an Area Manager, Regional Manager or Multi‑Site Manager within Early Childhood Education
Alternatively, extensive Centre Director experience with demonstrated operational success
Strong knowledge of Victorian childcare regulations and compliance requirements
Proven experience managing occupancy, budgets and centre performance
Excellent communication, leadership and relationship‑building skills
A genuine passion for supporting Centre Directors and delivering high‑quality early childhood education
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📌 Area Manager Early Childhood Education Bendigo, Vic Greater Bendigo City
🏢 Earlyhood Recruitment
📍 Greater Bendigo City