General Manager - Early Learning Services

Job Description

General Manager - Early Learning Services Early Learning Services | Childcare When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive. About the role Innovate and inspire! With multiple Early Learning Centres across the Perth Metro area, this pivotal Leadership role, managing a large, diverse and dynamic team will drive service delivery outcomes, ensuring best practice to achieve team performance and operational excellence within MercyCare’s Early Learning function, proudly providing exemplary service to children and families utilising our Services, whilst fostering a team culture of inclusion, diversity, collaboration, and high performance. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will make a visible impact, influencing the delivery of key Operational drivers across Business Growth and Sustainability, Financial & Workforce Management, Risk, and Procurement activity, with unique opportunities to partner with key internal and external stakeholders on strategic business projects. The role holds significant stakeholder management responsibility across all service streams to ensure business outcomes are achieved and a Person-centred approach is applied across all Early Learning delivery activities. About you As an authentic, strategic and visionary leader who exudes passion and energy for Early Learning education, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact! You will successfully balance ‘big picture’ thinking with the delivery of daily operational requirements. Your previous relevant experience in an Operational Senior Leadership role will lend well to influencing, managing and mentoring large teams, and your understanding and application of legislative requirements as they pertain to the Early Learning Sector. Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience will see you lead decisively on fast-moving operational demands, coupled with strong influencing and people skills to ensure meaningful stakeholder relationships at all levels to achieve business outcomes. In addition, you will have: Postgraduate level qualifications in Children’s Services, education or related field Qualifications in Business and Leadership are desirable Relevant Senior leadership experience within the Early Learning sector is essential Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and strategic planning Demonstrated ability to lead business development and resource planning Working with Children Check (WWCC) National Police Clearance Driver's License About the benefits Be part of something truly inspiring! Provide pivotal Leadership to our Early Learning team, enabling exceptional service delivery to children and families utilising services across our twelve Perth-based Early Learning Centres. You can expect to enjoy the following: A generous salary with NFP benefits up to $18,000! WA owned and operated Not for Profit - no need for lengthy travel! Career and Development Pathway support A strong supportive network of likeminded peers Modern West Perth office located alongside tranquil Kings Park The opportunity to drive visible operational results Childcare discounts for your little ones To Apply Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 4th March 2025 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found. Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we would love to hear from you at . With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender, and sexuality. #J-18808-Ljbffr