Area Support Manager

Big Childcare; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

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Career progression pathways and领导发展机会

Fun, fast-paced and supportive culture

End-of-year staff celebration with **?

Descripción de la vacante

Big Childcare is seeking an Area Support Manager to lead and support Centre Managers across outer west Melbourne. You will drive operational excellence, model strong child-centred care, and ensure safety and compliance across multiple OSHC locations.

You’ll mentor leaders, manage termly budgets, foster school-community relationships, and champion a child-safe culture with staff training and policy adherence. This role suits energetic, experienced managers committed to high-quality care.

Formación

• 2+ years' experience in OSHC or Early Childhood as a Coordinator or Area Manager.
• Diploma or above in Children’s Services (ACECQA approved).
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Valid Working With Children Check (INSERT STATE).
• National Child safety training Course 1,2,3,4 and 5
• Department of Education Criminal Clearance Certificate (within 6 months or willingness to obtain).
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor, support and lead Centre Managers to deliver exceptional OSHC programs.
• Empower your managers to have creative freedom within their services.
• Ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and child engagement across all centres.
• Manage termly budgets effectively and assist in resource planning.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with school communities, families, and staff.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and support team development.
• Handle conflict and operational challenges with confidence and care.
• Champion and embed Child Safe Principles across all services, prioritising safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of every child.

Conocimientos

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Child safety

First Aid

Food Safety

Communication

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

National Quality Framework

Educación

Diploma or higher in Children’s Services (ACECQA approved)

Descripción del empleo

Big Childcare is a family-owned OSHC provider with a strong reputation across Australia for our quality care and enriching programs. We're passionate about creating engaging, safe and fun environments where children can thrive outside of school hours and we pride ourselves on putting children, families and our team at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and reliable Area Support Manager in Outer West Melbournewho can provide hands-on support across multiple locations and step in where needed to ensure consistency and continuity of care.

About the Role

As Area Support Manager -Vic, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a group of Centre Managers across your region in outer west MelbourneYou’ll drive operational excellence, mentor your leaders, and help create engaging, inclusive, and fun environments for children across our services.

Key responsibilities:

• Mentor, support and lead Centre Managers to deliver exceptional OSHC programs.
• Empower your managers to have creative freedom within their services.
• Ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and child engagement across all centres.
• Manage termly budgets effectively and assist in resource planning.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with school communities, families, and staff.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and support team development.
• Handle conflict and operational challenges with confidence and care.
• Champion and embed Child Safe Principles across all services, ensuring policies, practices, and team behaviours consistently prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of every child.

Promote a Child Safe Culture

About You

You are energetic, caring and passionate about working with children. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to providing quality care.

• 2+ years' experience in OSHC or Early Childhood as a Coordinator or Area Manager.
• A Diploma or above in Children’s Services or equivalent (ACECQA approved).
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Valid Working With Children Check (INSERT STATE)
• National Child safety training Course 1,2,3,4 and 5
• Department of Education Criminal Clearance Certificate (within 6 months or willingness to obtain).
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Full working rights in Australia.

What we Offer:

• Career progression pathways and leadership development opportunities
• A fun, fast-paced and genuinely supportive culture
• End-of-year staff celebration with Staff awards and BIG prizes