Area Manager | Imagine Education Group

Imagine Education Group; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Laptop, iPad and phone provided

Travel and training paid for

Annual flu shot and first aid training

Job summary

Imagine Education Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to work hands-on with Centre Directors across Regional NSW. You will travel regularly by road or air to provide guidance and ensure quality educational programs meet National Quality Framework standards.

You will mentor centre leaders, manage budgets, and report on operational performance while fostering strong relationships with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA‑approved equivalent).
• Must have experience as an Area Manager, managing multiple childcare services.

Responsibilities

• Work with Centre Directors to implement systems and operational processes for day‑to‑day management of each centre.
• Provide mentoring to centre leaders and staff on Early Years Learning Framework and engaging programs.
• Maintain relationships with staff, families and external agencies.
• Manage each centre’s budget and expenditure within guidelines.
• Oversee reporting requirements and drive continuous service improvements.
• Travel regularly to centres interstate or within NSW to support centres.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are on the lookout for an experienced Area Manager who is able to work hands‑on with our Centre Directors! The role is based across Regional NSW with regular travel, so your base location is flexible but you must be able to travel.

Working directly with our Centre Directors, you will provide support to ensure quality educational programs and service provision. You will liaise with our Centre Directors in person, over the phone, and via Teams. Your role will see you play an integral part in ensuring our childcare centres meet and exceed their obligations under the National Quality Framework.

About the role

Work closely with Centre Directors who are widely geographically dispersed, to implement systems and operational processes for the effective day‑to‑day management of each centre.

Provide mentoring and guidance to centre leaders and all staff to promote a high level of understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the delivery of engaging, creative and environmentally friendly programs for children.

Build and maintain open and supportive communication with staff, children and families at each centre.

Ensure each centre operates according to company policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and the National Quality Framework.

Maintain and develop positive relationships and effective communication with various external agencies.

Manage each centre’s budget and expenditure within budget guidelines.

Mentor managers and staff to achieve their own professional goals and high levels of performance.

Manage internal and external reporting requirements efficiently.

Be able to Identify and embrace opportunities to continuously support services to learn and growthrough professional development.

About you

A Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent as approved by ACECQA.

MUST have experience as an Area Manager,managing multiple childcare services at the one time.

MUST be willing to travel regularly, either driving or flying to centres.

MUST be able to travel interstate when required.

Current WWCC, first aid certification, asthma, and anaphylaxis training.

A high level of knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworkand the National Quality Framework.

Ability to influence and mentor a large, geographically dispersed team.

The ability to work independently and develop positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

A high level of written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent leadership, people and time management skills.

A high level of understanding of operational best practice.

A work ethic that embraces a high level of integrity and reliability.

What Imagine can offer you

Up to $130,000 p.a for an experienced Area Manager + superannuation + paid weekly!

A fully maintained vehicle

Laptop, iPad and phone to set you up the right way

All travel and training paid for!

Access to discounts from hundreds of well‑known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!

Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take‑home pay!

Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

Free annual child protection training.

A boutique allocation of no more than five centres at one time.

An intimate group of like‑minded Area Managers who are passionate about networking with, and supporting each other.

Supportive and friendly Management and Head Office teams.