Area Manager, Childcare Operations & Impact

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

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.