Rare Opportunity - Area Manager I Kids ELC & Impressions EEC

Job Description

Rare Opportunity - Area Manager I Kids ELC & Impressions EEC Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for early childhood education? Do you thrive on empowering teams to reach their full potential? If so, this rare opportunity could be your next career move! At our family operated Reggio Emilia inspired early learning company, we are proud of our long-standing team of dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting our leaders and team members in providing exceeding early learning centres for our children, families and communities. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—so if you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? Lead a high-performing, passionate team across multiple early learning centres in South East Queensland and North Queensland. Work with a well-established, professional group that values innovation and excellence. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that prioritises individual learning journeys, collaboration, and work-life balance. Professional development opportunities and yearly leadership retreat. Competitive salary, including a car, laptop, iPad and phone. Family-owned and operated business. Opportunity to opt-in fortnightly RDO schedule. Positive workplace culture. Aligning with the FISH Philosophy. 5 weeks Annual Leave Full access to our total wellbeing platform (Telus Health) including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance program for yourself and members of your household. Are You Ready for the Challenge? We understand the intrinsic motivation to work within areas we are passionate about and whilst we can’t skip the day-to-day operations, we thrive on celebrating our strengths and are looking for Area Managers that celebrate them too! What lens do you lead with? Are you a compliance superstar, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and exceeded? Do you find achievements in data entry and systems? Are you the King or Queen of notifications or policies and procedures? Improving systems to ensure each centre is offering the best possible care and education. Are you an inspired writer who enjoys capturing the journey of quality improvement of each centre? What we are looking for? Do you have a proven track record in leading and mentoring teams in the early childhood sector? Are you a natural leader who thrives in supporting, coaching, and mentoring others to reach their full potential? Are you passionate about delivering high-quality education and care that shapes young futures? Can you build strong relationships with our leaders, team members, families, and the wider community? Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on problem-solving and driving continuous improvement? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and can juggle multiple priorities while ensuring everything runs smoothly? Your Role as Area Manager As an Area Manager, you will oversee a small group of Reggio Emilia inspired centres in Southeast Queensland & North Queensland, ensuring they operate efficiently while maintaining the highest educational and compliance standards. You’ll be responsible for mentoring Centre Managers and their teams, ensuring legislation, regulations and company policies/procedures are adhered to within each centre you manage and support. Who We’re Looking For Experience in a similar role is desirable and/or extensive Centre Manager experience is required. A dynamic and visionary leader with experience in early childhood management. Strong business acumen with an understanding of centre operations and compliance. A people-focused approach that inspires and motivates teams. A commitment to continuous improvement and upholding best practices in early education. If you're ready to make an impact, work with an amazing team, and be part of a company that genuinely cares about your success, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey with us! 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? Do you have professional child care experience? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? How many years of people management experience do you have? #J-18808-Ljbffr