Area Manager | VIC (West Melbourne)
Core
Lead performance and develop leaders across a portfolio of approximately 9 early learning centres in Western Victoria, ensuring commercial success, quality, and safety.
Role type
Senior multi-site operational leader (Area Manager)
Builds
Early learning centre operations and commercial performance
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Education Services
Required skills
Multi-site leadership, commercial acumen, performance management, change management, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance knowledge, workforce planning, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience leading leaders, driving occupancy growth, embedding consistent ways of working
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop Centre Managers across multiple sites; Own commercial and operational performance including occupancy and profitability; Drive occupancy growth and family retention; Maintain oversight of child safety, quality, and compliance; Lead workforce planning and talent initiatives; Drive strategic priorities and continuous improvement.