Multi-Site Operations Leader - Early Childhood

Eden Academy - Childcare and Kindergarten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award salary

Weekly Ops Manager meetings

Strategy Days and Annual LeadershipCon

Flexible work arrangements

Flexible budgets

Equipment and resource allowances

Direct access to owners and Senior LEA

Supportive leadership team

Referral rewards

Internal transfers

Job summary

Eden Academy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead multiple childcare services across South Australia. You will mentor Centre Managers, drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and strengthen family and community connections while upholding Eden’s high standards.

Based in Adelaide, you will oversee a cluster of services, ensuring compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the network with support from a dedicated leadership team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent.
• Proven multi-site leadership experience across childcare services.
• Strong knowledge of NQF and EYLF.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Centre Managers to achieve potential.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for each service.
• Strengthen family and community connections through CRM engagement.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and operational performance.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality across sites.
• Drive continual improvement and strong leadership across centres.

Skills

Multi-site management

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

NQF & EYLF knowledge

Communication excellence

Leadership & mentoring

CRM systems proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood

Tools

Kidsoft

CCSS

ISS

CRM systems

Job description

Eden Academy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead multiple childcare services across South Australia. You will mentor Centre Managers, drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and strengthen family and community connections while upholding Eden’s high standards.

Based in Adelaide, you will oversee a cluster of services, ensuring compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the network with support from a dedicated leadership team.