Area Manager

MindChamps; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MindChamps Australia seeks an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of MindChamps centres, providing strong leadership to Centre Directors while ensuring high-quality education and compliant operations.

You will collaborate with the General Manager and HQ in Singapore to drive continuous improvement, oversee EYLF implementation, quality ratings, and workforce management under Fair Work Act and National Standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-equivalent.
• Experience managing/mentoring early childhood services to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of National Quality Framework and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support service delivery across centres to meet quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with GM, senior leadership and HQ to plan and improve operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure compliance with NQF and regulations.
• Mentor Centre Directors and support workforce development.

Job description

As an Area Manager, you are expected to ensure the smooth and efficient services of a portfolio of MindChamps centres and that the centres are meeting the needs and expectations of current and future Champs. You are expected to be an active Leader and provide leadership and direction for all Centre Directors wherever possible.

Key responsibilities

Lead and support service delivery across the organisation to promote integrated approaches and achieve quality outcomes aligned with MindChamps' strategic objectives, priorities, and values.

Collaborate with the General Manager, local senior leadership, and MindChamps Headquarters in Singapore to contribute to organisational planning, service development, and the continuous improvement of operational strategies across centres.

Provide leadership and operational oversight to ensure all services operate in compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations, and the National Quality Framework, including the National Quality Standard.

Maintain a high level of knowledge and practical application of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and support Centre Directors and teams to implement quality educational programs that promote positive learning outcomes for children.

Support services in preparing for and participating in Assessment and Rating processes and work collaboratively with Centre Directors to implement and monitor each centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

Provide mentoring, leadership, and professional support to Centre Directors and their teams, supervising direct reports and fostering the development of professional capability, leadership, and workforce engagement.

Apply effective communication and leadership strategies to build collaborative teams, inspire a shared sense of purpose, and support the delivery of high-quality outcomes for children, families, and staff.

Oversee service performance across centres, identify improvement opportunities, and implement strategies that drive continuous improvement in quality, compliance, and operational performance.

Support Centre Directors in workforce management practices to ensure compliance with employment obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards, applicable industrial instruments, and organisational employment policies and procedures.

Provide guidance to Centre Directors in employee relations matters including performance management, workplace conduct, grievance resolution, and disciplinary processes in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation.

About you

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA recognised equivalent qualification) and/or other relevant qualifications in education or early childhood leadership.

Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and supporting early childhood education and care services to deliver high-quality educational and operational outcomes.

Demonstrated experience supporting service performance and driving strong results within early childhood education and care services in a competitive environment.

Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including the National Law, National Regulations, and the National Quality Standard.

Working knowledge and practical application of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and contemporary early childhood pedagogy.

Sound understanding of workforce management practices and employment obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards.

Strong knowledge of Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements within early childhood education settings.

Strong knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety obligations and safety practices relevant to early childhood education environments.

Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and support high-performing teams.

Current First Aid and CPR certification including asthma and anaphylaxis training, Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check, and completion of approved Child Protection training.

For more information about MindChamps, please visit www.mindchamps.org.

At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.

We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children’s safety and wellbeing, and participate in child protection training.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance. We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices.

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm.

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