Area Manager – Early Learning Leadership Opportunity

Area Manager Early Learning Leadership Opportunity

Shared Beginnings Early Learning Victoria (4 centres Ashburton Beaumaris Mont Albert Reservoir)

Full-Time Leadership Role

Lead Inspire and Make a Meaningful Impact Across Our Centres

At Shared Beginnings Early Learning we believe strong leadership creates extraordinary environments for children families and educators. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Area Manager to support guide and empower our four (4) centre leaders across Victoria.

If youre a strategic thinker who loves mentoring teams driving quality outcomes and creating thriving early learning environments this could be the next exciting step in your leadership journey.

About the Role

As an Area Manager you will play a key leadership role within the Shared Beginnings operations team. You will oversee the performance compliance and quality outcomes of multiple early learning centres while supporting Directors and their teams to deliver exceptional education and care.

Youll help bring our philosophy and values to life by building strong teams supporting professional growth and ensuring every service operates at the highest standard.

What Youll Be Doing

• Provide leadership mentoring and operational support to Centre Directors
• Oversee the performance quality and compliance of multiple early learning centres
• Support centres in achieving strong outcomes under the National Quality Framework
• Guide teams in implementing VEYLDF and high-quality educational programs
• Monitor compliance with National Regulations policies and child safety standards
• Support recruitment professional development and team capability building
• Oversee centre budgets performance and operational sustainability
• Build strong relationships with families educators and the broader community

What Youll Bring

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification)
• Minimum 3 years experience in an Area Manager role or significant leadership experience as a Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor
• Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework NQS VEYLDF and relevant legislation
• Experience supporting teams with compliance quality improvement and centre operations
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor coach and inspire teams
• Strong organisational communication and problem-solving skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management (or willingness to maintain)

Why Join Shared Beginnings

• Be part of a growing early childhood organisation with a strong vision and values
• Opportunity to shape and influence quality outcomes across multiple services
• Work alongside passionate educators and supportive leadership teams
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• A culture that genuinely values people wellbeing and collaboration

At Shared Beginnings we believe children thrive when educators feel supported empowered and inspired. As an Area Manager you will help create the environments where both children and teams flourish.

Apply Now via SEEK to join the Shared Beginnings leadership team or email your resume to

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