Early Childhood Operations Manager Harmony Early Education Brisbane

Harmony Early Education; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

75% off childcare fees

15% retention payment on top of Award

Wellbeing support & coaching

Culture built on compassion, curiosity

Descripción de la vacante

Harmony Early Education in the Brisbane Region is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of centres. This pivotal leadership role is for a commercially astute, people-centred leader who maintains high standards and builds strong, accountable relationships with Centre Directors and the Head Office team.

You will translate Harmony’s strategy into safe, compliant, and commercially sustainable operations, driving quality outcomes for children, families and communities while

Formación

• Extensive leadership experience in early childhood education and care.
• Proven success leading multiple centres and driving consistency.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial stewardship and operational metrics.

Responsabilidades

• Lead across a portfolio of centres in the Brisbane region to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality operations.
• Translate strategy into day-to-day practice, partnering with Centre Directors and Head Office.
• Foster a culture of child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement across all sites.

Conocimientos

Multi-site leadership

Budget management

ECEC compliance

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Harmony Early Education - Brisbane Region

Harmony Early Education is a contemporary, privately owned early learning provider committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families, and communities. Everything we do is grounded in quality, child safety, integrity, and a deep respect for people and culture. As we continue our growth journey, we are focused on building a leadership team that is aligned in values, standards, and intent with unwavering commitment to excellence.

Early Childhood Operations Manager

Harmony Early Education - Brisbane Region

Harmony Early Education is a contemporary, privately owned early learning provider committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families, and communities. Everything we do is grounded in quality, child safety, integrity, and a deep respect for people and culture. As we continue our growth journey, we are focused on building a leadership team that is aligned in values, standards, and intent with unwavering commitment to excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of centres across the Brisbane region. This is a pivotal leadership role suited to a commercially astute, people-centred leader who holds high standards, leads with clarity and care, and builds strong, accountable relationships.

The Operations Manager plays a critical role in translating Harmony’s strategy into high-quality, safe, compliant, and commercially sustainable operations. Acting as a key connector between strategy and execution, you will partner closely with Centre Directors and a highly capable Head Office support team, leveraging robust systems, expertise, and resources to build leadership capability, drive consistency, and deliver strong, sustainable performance across your portfolio, always with children, families, and teams at the centre of decision-making.

Why Lead at Harmony

• 75% off childcare fees
• 15% retention payment on top of Award
• Wellbeing support & coaching
• A culture built on compassion, curiosity, inclusion & accountability

What Success Looks Like At Harmony

• Strong, Capable Centre Leadership

Centre Directors are confident, supported, and accountable, with a coaching-led approach that builds capability and addresses performance issues early and constructively.

• Championing Child and Cultural Safety

A culture where child safety and wellbeing are non-negotiable is actively sustained, with strong protection systems, clear mandatory reporting practices, and robust incident management frameworks embedded across services.

• Consistent Quality and Compliance

Centres are well prepared for Assessment and Rating, with clear improvement trajectories, strong governance, and consistent operational standards across the portfolio.

• Improved Performance and Stability

Measurable improvements are evident across occupancy, workforce stability, engagement, and financial performance, balancing commercial responsibility with quality outcomes.

• Proactive, Strategic Operations

Risks, trends, and challenges are identified early and addressed proactively. Insight and feedback are contributed to inform broader operational and strategic decision-making.

• Constructive and Collaborative Working Relationships

Centre teams experience the Operations Manager as approachable, fair, and consistent, creating an environment where issues can be raised openly and addressed productively.

How You Will Lead At Harmony

• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and calm authority
• Coach and develop leaders, enabling ownership and capability
• Hold high standards and engage in respectful, direct conversations
• Consider multiple perspectives and business impacts before making decisions
• Communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and constructively, especially in complex situations
• Take accountability for your impact and adjust your approach when feedback is received

How Success Is Measured

• Improved Assessment and Rating outcomes and readiness
• Strong engagement and retention of Centre Directors and teams
• Consistent compliance and reduced risk across centres
• Uplift in operational and financial performance
• Positive feedback from centre leaders and support teams

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in the early childhood education and care sector
• Proven multi-site leadership experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of ECEC compliance frameworks and mandatory reporting obligations
• Demonstrated success supporting services through Assessment and Rating
• Experience managing budgets and driving sustainable performance outcomes
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Valid driver’s licence and capacity to travel across centres

Lead With Purpose. Grow With Harmony.

If you are ready to lead a region where your impact is visible, meaningful, and deeply aligned with children, families, and community, and where shared values and exceptional standards matter, we would love to meet you.

Learn more at www.harmonylearning.com.au