Area Manager

Are you an experienced Early Learning leader ready to make a broader impact across multiple servicesAbout the OpportunityAs Area Manager youll partner with Service Directors and Coordinators to build financially sustainable high-performing Early Learning services across a diverse portfolio of Long Day Care Preschool and OSHC closely with the Early Learning Operations Manager youll provide strategic and operational leadership with a strong focus on business performance occupancy growth budgeting workforce planning and financial accountability. Youll coach and support leaders to confidently manage their services as successful businesses while maintaining exceptional quality compliance and child-safe is an opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood leader who enjoys analysing performance identifying opportunities for growth and helping others achieve strong commercial and operational responsibilities include:Partner with Directors and Coordinators to achieve occupancy revenue and budget targetsAnalyse financial and operational performance and develop strategies to improve service sustainabilityCoach leaders in budgeting workforce planning resource management and business decision-makingDrive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial performance and service deliverySupport services to maintain compliance with legislative regulatory and National Quality Framework requirementsLead performance conversations and develop action plans to address operational challengesSupport growth opportunities business development initiatives and new service opportunitiesFoster strong leadership capability and high-performing teams across your portfolioManaging child protection matters quality improvement initiatives and service performanceBuilding positive high-performing and engaged teamsSupporting business development opportunities new services and strategic projectsPartnering with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and community outcomesAbout YouTo be successful in this role you will bring:Degree qualifications in Early Childhood or a related fieldMinimum 5 years experience within the Early Childhood sectorPrevious experience as a Director of an Early Childhood serviceExperience leading operations across multiple services or sitesStrong people leadership coaching and financial management capabilitySound knowledge of the Australian Early Childhood sector funding models and legislative requirementsA passion for delivering high-quality outcomes for children families and communitiesExceptional relationship-building communication and stakeholder management skillsWhat we offer youMaximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your careerDiscounts and cash backs programs with major retailersWellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family membersClick here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at UnitingWhat to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting requires:A National Police CheckValid working with Childrens CheckWorking Rights CheckHow to apply If you see yourself in this role wed love to hear from you. Just click on the Apply now button fill out your details and submit. Once you apply well keep you up to date on how your application is Uniting Early LearningWhen youre part of Uniting youre part of a diverse purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people enliven communities and confront leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate respectful imaginative and acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australias First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders past present and emerging and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.