Strategic Leadership Role in Early Childhood Education

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeGeneral Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Leadership Opportunity in Early Childhood Education

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a large and complex early learning operation.

  1. Job Description: Provide visionary leadership and strategic execution for early learning and care services aligned with organisational objectives and sector best practice. Oversee daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and high-quality service delivery across multiple early learning centres. Lead business development initiatives including financial planning, growth strategy, market positioning and sustainability.
  2. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government, education, community, and regulatory bodies. Drive safeguarding practices, embedding a culture of child safety and continuous improvement across all centres. Develop and implement robust systems for policy development, compliance monitoring, reporting and quality assurance. Provide financial leadership including P&L oversight, contract and asset management, funding compliance, and business case development.

Skill and Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Business, or related field. Demonstrated experience in a senior executive or operational leadership role in the early childhood education sector. Deep understanding of the Early Learning and OSHC regulatory and funding environment. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing high-performance, people-centred leadership.

Benefits: This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation in a strategic leadership role where your impact will be felt across the region. You'll be supported by a collaborative executive team, offered a competitive above-award salary, and benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply: To apply online, click 'apply' at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant for a confidential discussion.

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