Area Ops Manager - Launch New ECE Centers (Travel)

Prolific Holdings Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Mellow ELC is opening new Gosford and Woonona services in NSW. We are seeking an experienced Area Manager / Operations Manager to shape how our services run, set the standard for quality and compliance, and build the culture our educators, children and families will experience daily.

As a small, autonomous operator, you will report directly to the owners and have real influence over operations, staffing, and service development across both sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-site, area, operations or senior leadership role in early childhood education.
• A strong compliance background with in-depth knowledge of the NQF, NQS and National Regulations.
• Willingness to travel regularly between Gosford and Woonona.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (employee) and a full driver’s licence.
• Experience opening new services or leading change is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with NQF, NQS, and National Regulations across Gosford and Woonona.
• Prepare services for Assessment and Rating and lead continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Support, coach and develop Centre Directors and leadership teams.
• Build a positive, values-led team culture at both new services.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, rostering and staffing to support sustainable growth.
• Develop and embed policies, procedures and systems for a small, agile provider.
• Build strong relationships with families, the community and the Regulatory Authority.

Skills

Multisite leadership

Compliance focus

Autonomy

Willing to travel

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher

Job description

Mellow ELC is opening new Gosford and Woonona services in NSW. We are seeking an experienced Area Manager / Operations Manager to shape how our services run, set the standard for quality and compliance, and build the culture our educators, children and families will experience daily.

As a small, autonomous operator, you will report directly to the owners and have real influence over operations, staffing, and service development across both sites.