Early Childhood Operations Manager
Core
Lead a portfolio of early learning centres across the Brisbane region, ensuring high-quality, safe, compliant, and commercially sustainable operations.
Role type
Senior multi-site operations manager (early childhood education)
Builds
A network of early learning centres serving children and families
Domain
Early childhood education and care (ECEC)
Required skills
multi-site leadership, ECEC compliance frameworks, mandatory reporting, budget management, Assessment and Rating preparation, workforce engagement, risk management
Preferred skills
coaching and development of centre directors, strategic operations, financial performance improvement
Technologies
robust systems, governance frameworks
Responsibilities
Coach and develop Centre Directors to build capability and address performance issues; sustain child safety and wellbeing systems; ensure consistent quality and compliance across the portfolio; drive improvements in occupancy, workforce stability, and financial performance; identify risks and trends proactively; foster collaborative working relationships with centre teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC