Area Manager

Buttercups Childcare Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttercups Childcare Pty Ltd is seeking an Area Manager to lead multiple services across metro locations. You will guide Centre Managers, ensure alignment with Buttercups’ philosophy and policies, and collaborate with operational teams to maintain high standards and quality care.

The role requires travel across all metro locations, strong leadership, and experience in CCS software; you will drive improvements in educational programs and regulatory compliance while supporting families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Early Childhood education or equivalent required.
• Proven experience as Area Manager or multi-site leadership for 2+ years.
• Experience leading Centre Managers and coaching teams.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures with best practice.
• Strong conflict resolution, performance assessment and workplace relations skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and travel across metro locations.
• Solid knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and relevant regulations.
• Capable of driving KPIs and supporting centres to meet them.
• Strong computer literacy and CCS software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support Centre Managers to train, engage and lead their teams with commitment.
• Collaborate with Area Managers and support teams to ensure compliance and quality improvement.
• Ensure services align with Buttercups philosophy, goals and policies daily.
• Act as a driver for positive change and maintain a cohesive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Conflict resolution

Policy development

Autonomous working

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

CCS software

Xplor

OWNA

Job description

Build your brighter future with Buttercups Childcare!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families? At Buttercups Childcare, we’re not just an independent childcare and early learning service provider – we’re a team of passionate educators dedicated to shaping brighter futures. Founded and managed in West Australia, with a commitment to providing exceptional care, we offer the perfect environment to grow your career whilst making a difference every day.

Your next big opportunity: Area Manager at Buttercups Childcare!

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to help drive the core values of Buttercups' philosophy as one of our Area Managers. This is an exciting opportunity to support our future growth, leading vibrant teams across both existing and new services. As an Area Manager, you will be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring each service is running at optimum efficiency, whilst building meaningful connections with our children, families, and staff.

In this role, you will:

• Guide and support Buttercups' Centre Managers as they train, engage and lead their teams with passion and commitment.
• Collaborate closely with other Area Managers, as well as the Operational and Support teams to ensure that compliance, quality improvement plans, and educational programs are implemented effectively, maintaining high standards whilst prioritising a 'child first' approach.
• Ensure that the services you oversee are fully embracing the Buttercups philosophy, goals and policies in their daily operations.
• Acting as a key driver for positive change, you will help shape and maintain and strong and cohesive environment.

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• Proven extensive experience managing multiple services at one time, as well as evidence of having worked in an Area Manager role for a minimum of 2 years.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and supporting Centre Managers and teams, including providing guidance and training as needed.
• Capabilities to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring best practice.
• Experience in conflict resolution, performance assessments and workplace relations.
• Ability to work autonomously and across various locations, with the flexibility to travel across all metro locations.
• A deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, and Education and Care Regulations.
• Understanding and maintain drive to meet KPIs, whilst assisting Centres in achieving their own KPIs.
• Solid computer skills.
• Knowledge of CCS compliance and proficiency navigating CCS software. Experience with Xplor and OWNA is highly regarded.