Area Manager

Thrive OSHC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive OSHC is seeking an Area Manager to oversee compliance and operations across multiple services in a defined area. You will lead a team of educators delivering high-quality programs that align with National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements.

You will organise staffing, rosters, recruitment, site visits, performance reviews and professional development while monitoring finances and ensuring services stay within budget. Strong leadership and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Bachelor or Diploma in Childhood or Education or ACECQA recognised equivalent.
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Must hold CHCPRT025 or equivalent.
• Must hold a current First Aid Certificate HLTAID012 including CPR.
• Must hold a Food Safety Supervisor certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in advertising, recruitment and selection of new staff.
• Organise rosters for staff in assigned area to meet ratio and budget requirements.
• Check staff timesheets at pay fortnight end for accuracy.
• Lead, mentor and support staff across multiple services with regular site visits.
• Conduct performance reviews and foster a positive team culture.
• Organise and facilitate professional development for educators in the area.
• Oversee daily operations of all centres in the area and ensure high-quality programs.
• Coordinate supply and resource ordering for services in the area and reconcile funds.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure services operate within budget; report to the Director.
• Ensure services comply with government regulations, quality standards and Thrive OSHC policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Childhood or Education

Working with Children Check

CHCPRT025 - Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate (CPR)

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

The Area Manager will apply their skills and knowledge to oversee compliance of services within their assigned area and operate under the direction of the OSHC Director and National Operations Manager and will work alongside other Area Managers.

The Area Manager will have the responsibility of overseeing a number of services in an assigned area. They will lead a team of Educators in the delivery and provision of high-quality services that operate in line with government regulations and legislation, National Quality Framework, and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities

Assisting in the advertising, recruitment and selection of new staff

Organise rosters for staff in assigned area, ensuring rosters meet ratio and budget requirements and ensure over rostering is avoided

Checking staff timesheets at end of pay fortnight to ensure accuracy

Lead, mentor, and support staff across multiple services, including regular site visits and working within assigned services as required

Conducting performance reviews and foster a positive team culture and environment

Organise and facilitate professional development for OSHC educators in assigned area

Oversee the daily operations of all centres in the assigned area, ensuring high-quality service and educational programs are delivered

Organise for supply and resource ordering for services in assigned area, including reconciliation of funds received

Monitor services financial performance and viability, and ensure services operate within budget parameters reporting back to The Director

Ensure all services comply with government regulations, quality standards, and Thrive OSHC policies and procedures

About you

Hold a Bachelor or Diploma qualification within Childhood or Education (or other ACECQA recognised qualification), or a willingness to obtain

Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check

Hold a CHCPRT025 - Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk (or equivalent)

Hold a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012) including CPR

Hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, or willingness to obtain

A strong understanding of child protection regulations, legislation and reporting requirements

A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and compliance and regulatory requirements

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent organisational skills and excellent communication skills

Hold a current driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle