Area Manager ELC specialist Melbourne
Area Manager ELC specialist Melbourne
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Job Description
Are you looking to make an impact and positive change Then we have the role for you!
We are seeking an early years professional who
- is a specialist in long day care someone who speaks fluent infant & toddler and in the next breath can respond to complicated science and technology questions for kindergarteners and who knows how to extinguish a volcano!
- who knows their early years pedagogy and knows what excellence looks like and who
- wants to see exemplary practice every day and is invested in facilitating positive change and impact.
We are seeking an early years professional (we call them Area Managers) to join our leadership team and support a small number 5 at the moment) of wellestablished early learning services located in Flemington Footscray Richmond Whittlesea and Carrum Downs.
You would be joining a forpurpose organisation who is committed to providing highquality early childhood education that sparks curiosity creativity and a love of learning in young children.
The role
- full time and permanent
- has Hybrid working arrangements hands on in centres and working from home
- reports to our Head of Early Learning extraordinaire with further support from our outstanding Quality & Practice Marketing Finance and People teams
- collaborates with a team of Area Managers with sessional kindergarten services
- will provide for $120000 per annum plus car allowance as well as being eligible for notforprofit salary packaging
- will allow for you to bring youre AGame a proven track record of achieving results in quality and operational environments working in a supportive collaborative team.
See the full position description here: https://sparkways/uploads/documents/SparkwaysAreaManagerELCsPositionDescriptionApr2025.pdf
So we would love to meet you if you:
- Have early learning leadership/Area Management experience with a track record of success in meeting enrolments staffing financial and quality goals
- get great feedback on your ability to mentor and coach Centre Directors to meet the needs of their families children staff and communities
- have people describe you as positive energetic and great to work with
- are seeking a career pathway within a leading Early Learning team
- have tertiary qualifications with a minimum requirement for Diploma ECEC
Reach out to us and we can chat!
How to apply
Send your application to or apply through the Seek link
Attach your current resume
Attach a cover letter responding to the following questions:
- Describe some financial and staff leadership successes you have achieved
- Tell us why you are interested in this position
Interviews will be conducted as applications are lodged and the position may be filled before the advertisement closes
Any questions
Email /call Judith in the Talent team
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Our benefits
Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
Innovative work environments where imagination learning fun and safety come together.
Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals
A little bit about us
At Sparkways we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Our mission is to provide highquality early childhood education that sparks curiosity creativity and a love of learning in young children.
We are committed to creating a safe inclusive and stimulating environment where children can explore play and grow.
We are here to spark change!
- Learn more: https://sparkways
Child safety and inclusiveness
Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical emotional verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways
Please click on the following link to learn more about our fabulous organisation https://sparkways/
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
