Area Manager

Shape Young Lives & Grow Your Career with Queensland Childcare Services
The Opportunity: Area Manager

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days per week
• Location: Logan, Ipswich, Brisbane.
• Hours: 38 hours - fulltime
• Compensation: Well above award + super + salary package

We are currently looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team of professionals in the position of Area Manager. In this position you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to 8 Early Childhood Education Services through regular visits and discussions with staff and Centre Directors. Your typical work day will commence from your home and travel as directed to centres located in South East Queensland, with hybrid working opportunities.

Your responsibilities in this role will include, but not be limited to:

• Travelling/Visiting QCCS services across South East Queensland to provide support and guidance.
• Ensuring company policies, procedures & ECE professional standards are adhered to, supporting continous improvement.
• Reporting on service performance and outcome of visits.
• Creating and conducting professional development training to team
• Temporary assignment as a service Director in rare cases where transition periods between employees may arise.
• Consideration for flexible hours.

Must haves
The successful applicant MUST be able to meet the following criteria;

• Have experience working as a Centre Director
• Have a strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Problem-solving capabilties
• Child-focused mindset
• Passionate about innovation
• Have a calm, can do attitude
• Excellent leadership & communication skills
• Proven capability in performance management & guidance in training and development
• Hold a minimum of Diploma of Children's Services
• Hold a current blue card
• Hold a current first aid, CPR & Asthma Anaphylaxis training

Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?
Exceptional Benefits:

• A vehicle for work related travel purposes
• A company mobile phone and laptop for work related purposes
• Enjoy a competitive salary package
• Up to 75%staff discounton childcare fees
• Relocation support

Investment in Your Growth:

• Access to career and professional development opportunities.
• On-the-go collaboration, ensuring ongoing support and growth.
• Paid professional development courses, including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, and Child Protection certifications.
• QCCS is a facilitator of the QLD Qualifications Pathways Program – ascholarshipproviding wrap around support and subsidy to create a skilled, supported, and valued early childhood workforce.

Personal Well-being:

• Receive free uniforms, making your mornings hassle-free.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical well-being counselling.
• Utilize our company Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing development and skill enhancement.

You can view a list of our Centres and read about our company here: https://www.qccs.com.au/find-a-centre/Unlock job insights

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as an Area Manager? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) is a privately owned and operated company which provides early childhood education to children in South East Queensland. Established in 1991, QCCS is one of Australia's leading providers of high quality, individualised care and education of young children.

QCCS is committed to the implementation of the National Early Years Learning Framework and operates an Emergent Curriculum. As a child shows interest in a topic or activity, our educators facilitate this interest by providing resources and materials to help guide their learning, exploration and discovery.

Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) is a privately owned and operated company which provides early childhood education to children in South East Queensland. Established in 1991, QCCS is one of Australia's leading providers of high quality, individualised care and education of young children.

QCCS is committed to the implementation of the National Early Years Learning Framework and operates an Emergent Curriculum. As a child shows interest in a topic or activity, our educators facilitate this interest by providing resources and materials to help guide their learning, exploration and discovery.

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