Area Manager

Z Staffing Early Childhood; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary $150K + Super

Professional development training

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Z Staffing Early Childhood is seeking an experienced Area/Portfolio Manager who will support Centre Directors across NSW. You’ll coach, guide and provide operational support to drive quality and compliance while helping centres lift performance and outcomes. The role involves travel and reports directly to the Approved Provider.

Join a growing chain of centres built on a STEM-based, play-led curriculum. We value developmental leadership, strong stakeholder relationships and a focus on child

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification.
• Experience as Area/Regional/Operations Manager or equivalent multi-site leadership in ECEC.
• Experience overseeing multiple childcare centres simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of NQF, NQS, National Regulations and EYLF.
• Strong operational, commercial and performance management capability, including occupancy, staffing, labour and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on coaching and support to Centre Directors across NSW.
• Ensure leadership, quality, compliance and performance across multiple centres.
• Travel as part of the role and report to the Approved Provider.
• Turn operational data into clear actions to improve occupancy, staffing and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site leadership

Coaching Centre Directors

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Sydney-based | $150K + Super | Full-Time

We’re looking for an experienced Area/Portfolio Manager to support and work closely with our Centre Directors across our growing chain of centres in NSW. You’ll provide hands‑on coaching, guidance and operational support, ensuring strong leadership, quality and compliance while helping centres drive performance and deliver high‑quality outcomes. The role involves travel and reports directly to the Approved Provider.

About Us

Join a new and beautiful early learning group of centres, created by experienced and passionate Approved Providers. Our curriculum and learning strategies are built around a STEM‑based, play‑led approach, creating meaningful learning experiences for children. Families choose us for our calm, thoughtfully designed environments, relationship‑led care and strong commitment to child safety.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification.
• Proven experience as an Area Manager, Regional Manager, Operations Manager or equivalent multi‑site leadership role within ECEC.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and supporting multiple childcare centres simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), National Regulations and EYLF.
• Strong operational, commercial and performance management capability, including occupancy, staffing, labour and financial performance.
• Experience coaching and developing Centre Directors for performance and quality outcomes.

What You Bring

• A values‑driven leadership style with a genuine passion for developing Centre Directors and building high‑performing teams.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, coach and challenge when required.
• Confidence working across multiple sites and adapting your leadership approach to different teams and centre environments.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with the ability to turn operational data into clear actions and improved outcomes.
• A strong focus on child safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

What You Get

• Offering an above-market annual salary of $150K + Super
• Paid professional development training
• Genuine focus on wellbeing and work‑life balance
• A collaborative culture built on respect, connection and shared responsibility