Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Full time
More Than A Job.
A Rewarding Career.At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care.
We call this The OAC Way.
We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (with more in development) and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.
About the Role:In partnership with the Director of Operations, your primary responsibility as a Regional Operations Leader is to provide support and coaching to Centre Directors, ensuring a high-quality service for children and families.
You will have a portfolio of between 10-12 campuses located in NSW.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Management: Lead a team of Centre Directors, ensuring consistent implementation of best practices across all locations.
Provide mentorship, support, and professional development to maintain a high standard of care and education.
Operational Excellence: Oversee all operational aspects, including staffing, compliance, safety, and enrolment management, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of each centre.
Financial Performance: Monitor and manage budgets, forecast revenue, control costs, and optimize resource allocation to meet financial targets for each centre.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all centres comply with local and national regulations related to childcare, safety, and educational standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with families, staff, and the broader community, addressing concerns and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Strategic Growth: Work with senior management to develop and implement strategies that drive growth, improve service offerings, and expand the portfolio within the region.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Proven experience in multi-site management, preferably in the childcare, early education, or similar sectors.
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
Excellent knowledge of childcare regulations, operational best practices, and financial acumen.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A relevant degree in business, education, or related field is preferred.
Valid Working with Children's check and current driver's licence.
What's in it for you?
Flexible working - you will be required to attend the St Leonards office for a min 3-4 days per month.
Competitive pay with annual bonus as well as performance & salary reviews.
50% discount on childcare fees.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Multiple career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of childcare and early education and thrive/excel in a dynamic environment leading multiple teams to success, then we'd love to hear from you!
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
#J-18808-Ljbffr