The Area Manager will apply their skills and knowledge to oversee compliance of services within their assigned area and operate under the direction of the OSHC Director and National Operations Manager and will work alongside other Area Managers.

The Area Manager will have the responsibility of overseeing a number of services in an assigned area. They will lead a team of Educators in the delivery and provision of high-quality services that operate in line with government regulations and legislation, National Quality Framework, and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Assisting in the advertising, recruitment and selection of current staff
- Organise rosters for staff in assigned area, ensuring rosters meet ratio and budget requirements and ensure over rostering is avoided
- Checking staff timesheets at end of pay fortnight to ensure accuracy
- Lead, mentor, and support staff across multiple services, including regular site visits and working within assigned services as required
- Conducting performance reviews and foster a positive team culture and environment
- Organise and facilitate professional development for OSHC educators in assigned area
- Oversee the daily operations of all centres in the assigned area, ensuring high-quality service and educational programs are delivered
- Organise for supply and resource ordering for services in assigned area, including reconciliation of funds received
- Monitor services financial performance and viability, and ensure services operate within budget parameters reporting back to The Director




- Ensure all services comply with government regulations, quality standards, and Thrive OSHC policies and procedures

About you

- Hold a Bachelor or Diploma qualification within Childhood or Education (or other ACECQA recognised qualification), or a willingness to obtain
- Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check
- Hold a CHCPRT025 - Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk (or equivalent)
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012) including CPR
- Hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, or willingness to obtain
- A strong understanding of child protection regulations, legislation and reporting requirements
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and compliance and regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills and excellent communication skills
- Hold a current driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Area Manager?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years' experience do you have in a quality assurance (QA) role?
- Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?

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📌 Area Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Thrive OSHC
📍 Sydney