Manager Education and Care

Imagine a role where your ideas truly make a difference. Where you can bring vision to life support passionate teams and help shape positive futures for children and families through strong leadership and strategic direction.

Intereach are looking for a Manager Education and Care to lead the delivery of several exciting new projects and the ongoing operations of our education and care teams.

In this rewarding role you will:

• Oversee the current Childrens Services portfolio delivering high-quality services and programs across the Intereach footprint
• Lead the development of the service blueprint for growth of the Childrens Services pillar of the Strategic Plan
• Manage the scoping planning business plan development and execution of service delivery
• Collaborate with a team of professionals including educators early childhood professionals and healthcare providers to design and implement innovative programs that promote the well-being and development of children.

For further details you can request a copy of the Role Profile by emailing

This is a full-time position based in any of our offices.

The role is classified under the Social Community Home Care and Disability Award with an annual starting salary of $129210 plus superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.

About You

This position requires strong leadership strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the unique challenges of setting up and successfully operating the Early Childhood Centres and delivering successful and impactful programs which meet the diverse needs of all children participating in the programs.

Essential:

• University Degree in Early Education Education or other relevant field or lesser formal qualification and extensive experience and currency in program management. You should have a passion for working with children and a deep understanding of child development and best practices in early childhood education and care.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an operational budget work collaboratively with finance team and meet KPIs and reporting requirements in relation to staffing operational budgets access to government subsidies and grants.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in undertaking innovative service delivery in education and care for children in line with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) My Time Our Place and National Quality Standards (NQS) National Quality Framework and Regulations/Legislation
• High level experience in leading a team involved in service delivery to the community strategic and business planning and ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in working with managers staff and internal and external stakeholders (e.g. People and Culture Dept. of Communities and Justice Dept. of Education) to resolve high priority and often sensitive and complex matters involving children and families.

Licences and Accreditations

• Required to meet fit and proper person requirements
• Hold a current cleared Working with Children Check (NSW and Vic)
• Current Drivers Licence
• Criminal Record Check is required (Intereach will organise and support with the completion of this which will be facilitated by our chosen provider)
• Current First Aid CPR Anaphylaxis Asthma Management Certificates
• Certificate in accredited course CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk or willingness to obtain this accreditation.

Employee Benefits

Intereach prides itself on supporting our staff employee benefits include:

• Great perks! Increase your take home pay through Salary Packaging join our Fitness Passport access Flare our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) paid parental and study leave participate in our Workplace Giving Program
• Flexibility to support work life-balance
• Diversity and inclusion. Come to work as you are!
• Growth and development take advantage of various learning opportunities
• A role with purpose
• A friendly and supportive team

More Information

For further information related specifically to the role please contact:

• Angela Hoffman from our Talent Acquisition Team onor for general enquiries or confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.
• Kerri-Anne Hyde (General Manager Operations) onfor any role specific enquiries.

We can offer alternative ways of applying for anyone who may not be able to apply online.

We are an inclusive employer and proudly welcome applicants from all walks of life. People of all ages backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

As a Child Safe organisation Intereach is committed to upholding high standards of child safety in everything we do. We strive to create and maintain an environment where all children feel safe respected.

Ready to apply

Click Apply Now. Applications close: Monday 9 February 2026 at 10:00am. We encourage you to apply promptly as applications may close prior to the closing date. Applications will be assessed as they are received with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.

To be considered for this role we encourage you to upload a resume and cover letter highlighting your skills expertise and suitability for the role.

If you are successful in gaining an interview you will be contacted by phone. If you are not successful in gaining an interview you will be notified via email.