Area Manager – Early Childhood

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About the role

Cire’s dedicated Early Learning team are professional and friendly with a strong desire to create positive experiences for the children in their care. Led by our Executive Manager, the team focus on creating opportunities for development, inclusion and engagement.

Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education, you will be joining a team committed to service excellence and you will receive all the necessary resources and support to ensure your success.

Our Area Manager role is an exciting position that will lead and inspire high quality service provisions and drive the operational excellence across our centres. The Area Manager will lead and support a portfolio of services including, early learning (Long Day Care), sessional kindergarten, occasional care and OSHC programs, this role will be at the forefront of supporting new and existing services ensuring policies and processes are being implemented and the team have the tools they need to succeed.

Providing these services with pedagogical and educational leadership and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Cire policies and processes. This role will also see you fostering the development of a strong team culture, operational management support, talent management/recruitment and agency management.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Diploma or Bachelor Qualified within Early Childhood Education (Bachelor preferred)
  • At least 2 years’ experience in an Area Managers role or Established Centre Manager supporting other centres.
  • Experience in providing training/mentoring and operational excellence across the centres also someone who enjoys being hands on to support when required.
  • Experience Strong business acumen, including a good understanding of financials and budgets.
  • Excellent understanding of National Quality Framework, including all legislation and regulations
  • Demonstrated deep understanding of the Education and Care Regulations, EYLF, VEYLDF, NQS and Children’s Services Award as well experience with assessment and rating.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, which you leverage to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, staff and families.
  • Full Australian drivers’ licence
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Clear Police Check
  • Clear Australian Right to Work Check
  • Currently hold, or willing to obtain, First Aid certificate

If you are ready for your next challenge and want to work within a supportive environment by applying your knowledge and passion, then please submit your application.

To enjoy Cire’s environment and culture, you will have a community focus, friendly personality and positive attitude. You will demonstrate our Values of Respect, Quality and Integrity. You will enjoy being an integral part of a professional team.