Area Manager
2 days ago
Guide and support our Service Leaders to deliver high-quality care across our centres
23rd October, 2025
Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, spanning from Ingham in the North to Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West, and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 6 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.
About the position
We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to join our team and commence as soon as practical. This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) that requires regular travel between our services in Townsville and one day each week will be based at our Townsville City office.
You will be joining a supportive leadership team that includes three other experienced Area Managers, working collaboratively to drive excellence and consistency across our services.
Working closely with the Operations Manager and other specialist teams, the Area Manager will provide leadership, guidance, and strategic direction across their service cluster. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective operational implementation and integration of MMCNQ’s vision, values, and strategic plan within day-to-day service delivery.
MMCNQ is a child-safe organisation committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported to learn and grow.
What you’ll need to succeed
- A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification) is required. Tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.
- Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- 5+ years experience in a management role within an education and care environment
- Understanding of contemporary early learning related issues and challenges, with a demonstrated capacity to address such issues and challenges
- Strong time management and organisational skills with the capacity to work unsupervised, manage priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a broad range of stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary:Including motor vehicle allowance
- Paid Birthday Leave:Celebrate your special day with a paid day off
- Fitness Passport Access:Stay active and healthy with exclusive fitness program access
- Ongoing Professional Development:Grow your skills with tailored learning opportunities
- Financial Support for Certifications:We cover the costs for First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training
- Health Insurance Benefits:Access insurance perks through Queensland Country Health
- Salary Packaging & Rewards:Benefit from RemServ salary packaging options and Rewards platform
- Work-Life Balance:Enjoy no weekend work to help maintain your personal time
- Supportive Team Environment:Thrive in a workplace where strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues are valued
This position is known internally as Business Operations Consultant and is listed as Area Manager for advertising purposes.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisting may occur prior to the closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible via the APPLY NOW link.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3294.
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