Mustard Seed Christian Childcare – Oatley NSW

Regional Manager | Childcare network

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare

Oatley, Sydney NSW

- Full time
- Salary: $125k+
- Start: ASAP

About the role

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare is a not-for-profit Christian early childhood education provider. We’re looking for a Regional Manager to lead the operational delivery of all our services, including outside school hours care, preschools and long day care. This role is central to embedding our Christian ethos into day-to-day service delivery and ensuring every service is safe, compliant and high quality.

You’ll be based in office in Oatley, visiting other services monthly and working with service managers through Microsoft Teams in between. You’ll initially report to the Board.

Key responsibilities

Oversee operations across all services, including operational readiness, ongoing management and consistent service delivery

Develop and implement systems for quality assurance and continuous improvement

Lead our services through Ratings and Assessment processes, ensuring compliance with ACECQA and NSW education standards

Recruit, onboard and support service directors, nominated supervisors and educators

Develop HR policies and procedures aligned with Christian values and legal requirements

Manage performance reviews, professional development and staff wellbeing initiatives

Foster a Christ-centred culture across all services and provide leadership and mentorship to service teams

Help develop attractive new offerings across our services

Key skills and attributes





Proven experience in early childhood or OSHC operations management

Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, ACECQA and NSW regulatory requirements

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and strategic planning skills

Relational leadership style that fosters respect, encouragement and accountability

Motivated, independent and proactive

A vibrant Christian faith and a genuine commitment to Christian values and community service

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification in early childhood education, education or a related field, or equivalent experience

NESA teacher accreditation (desirable)

Child protection and child safety training, or willingness to obtain it

Approved first aid, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training, or willingness to obtain it

Being a practising Christian is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.

Why you’ll love working here

The chance to genuinely make a difference

At Mustard Seed, our work is rooted in Christian faith, partnership with local churches and a commitment to nurturing children and supporting families. In this role, your leadership will shape how that faith is lived out in every service, every day.

A secure, full-time leadership role with four weeks’ annual leave and a consistent working year, giving you time to rest, recharge and plan time with your family

Above award wages, recognising your expertise and the scope of the role

Dedicated head office support, so you’re never leading in isolation

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A collaborative, reflective culture that values growth, trust and professional development

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📌 Regional Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Mustard Seed Christian Childcare
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