Regional Manager

Lead with purpose. Inspire teams. Deliver lasting outcomes for children and families.

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking apassionate leader to join our high performing Education and Care Leadership Team asRegional Manager to leadand support a portfolioofOutside School Hours Care and Long Day Care services in the Hobart is a key leadership role focused on continuous improvement strengthening leadership capability driving qualityoutcomesand contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance services for childrenfamiliesand communities.

We are a not-for-profit community-based organisation that has been providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania for over 80 years. Lady Gowrie Tasmania (LGT) has a simple position statement Children First and is committed toproviding the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life.Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania:

The role

This role is ideal for a collaborative and influential leader who is passionate about developing people driving qualityoutcomesand supporting services to as part of the Early Childhood Leadership Team andin partnership with other business areas you will:

You will:

• Lead coach and support Service Managers to deliver high-qualitysafeand inclusive education and care services.
• Strengthen leadership capability team performance and service culture through mentoringcoachingand professional development.
• Guide services through quality improvement and Assessment and Rating processes driving strong outcomes under the National Quality Framework.
• Provide leadership in managing complex operational peoplefamilyand compliance matters supporting effective resolution and escalation whererequired.
• Support Service Managers in your region to achieve sustainable operational and financial outcomes through effective workforce planning resourcemanagementand service performance.
• Contribute as a member of the Early Childhood Leadership Team helping shape strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across Education and Care.

A copy of the current Position Description is available at: youll bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience within early childhood education and care including leading and developing leaders
• Proven ability to build capability influence outcomes and support high-performing teams
• Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and contemporary education and care practice
• Experience supporting quality improvement compliance and operational performance across education and care services
• Strong communication relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• An ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (child-related activity childcare services) and the ability to obtain a National Police Check
• A current Tasmanian Driver Licence and willingness to travel in the Hobart region

What youll receive

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania we recognise that supporting our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits to support your career wellbeing and worklife balance:

• Purpose led work:Contributeyour skillsto awell-establishedNotforProfitorganisation that places Children First anddeliverssafe high-quality Education and Care across Tasmania.
• Growth & Development:Opportunities to grow your career with ongoing professional development
• Health & Wellbeing support:Wellbeing initiatives and events annual flu vaccinations and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Salary packaging:up to $15900 per annum up to $2650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax and your take home pay increases!
• Financial benefits: Access to discounts on private health insurance and major retailers plus a 15% discount on education and care fees for your children attending our services.

How to apply

Pleasesubmityour CV and a brief letter telling us more about you and your experience aligned with this rolebyclicking the Apply Now button.

• Applications close5pm Wednesday 1st July 2026

We are running an agile process and will be reviewing applications as they are received early applications are encouraged though no selection decisions will be made until after the closing date.

For more information on this role or the recruitment process please contact us

Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safeorganisationand the rights and best interests of children is out paramount consideration. We are committed to ensuring the safetywellbeingand inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening includingverbalreference checks in person interviewsand verification ofchecks qualifications and work history before employment cancommence.

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our servicesprogramsand workplaces where diversity in all its forms including strengths cultural backgroundidentityand abilities are recognised and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people with disability members of the LGBTIQA community and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children families and communities.

To learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania visit our websitehttps://