National Start-Up Manager
Core
Lead the end-to-end setup and opening of new early childhood education centres, ensuring regulatory compliance and physical readiness.
Role type
Senior Start-Up Manager (Early Childhood Education)
Builds
New physical learning environments and operational sites for a national network of early learning centres.
Domain
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) / Construction & Facility Setup
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project management, regulatory compliance knowledge, stakeholder coordination, risk management, procurement management, site inspection, schedule management, physical setup leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in early childhood management or operations, knowledge of National Quality Framework, Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in related field
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage Service Approval applications and regulatory requirements; Review architectural and building plans for compliance; Attend construction sites to identify issues; Coordinate procurement and installation of resources; Lead physical setup and commissioning of new centres; Complete start-up handover to Operations; Travel nationally to new locations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC