Area Manager

Buttercups Childcare; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttercups Childcare in West Australia seeks an Area Manager to lead and develop multiple services, ensuring high-quality early childhood education and care. You will coach Centre Managers, implement policies, and drive improvements across sites with a child-first ethos.

You will travel across metro locations, collaborate with support teams, and ensure compliance with EYLF, NQS, and Education and Care regulations while achieving KPIs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• Proven extensive experience managing multiple services and Area Manager experience for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience leading and supporting Centre Managers and training staff.
• Capabilities to assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of CCS compliance; experience with Xplor and OWNA is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support Centre Managers to lead their teams with passion and commitment.
• Collaborate with other Area Managers and support teams to ensure compliance, quality improvement plans, and educational programs are implemented effectively.
• Ensure services you oversee embrace Buttercups' philosophy, goals and policies daily.
• Act as a driver for positive change, helping shape and maintain a strong, cohesive environment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Policy development

Conflict resolution

Autonomous working

Education

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Xplor

OWNA

CCS software

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.