Operations Manager

**Chapter 1 Early Learning** is Family Owned and operated. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our Educators are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select out team based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are searching for an ambitious **Quality** **Operations Manager,** who is committed to utilizing their knowledge and experience to support their team and exceed the standard of Early Education in Australia.

As the Quality Operations Manager, you will be a part of the Management team working collaboratively with the Centre Directors, Educational Leaders and Educators, ensuring the organisations expectations are upheld. This role will focus on quality improvements for operational performance of our Early Learning Centres and ensure best practice across pedagogy and compliance. Joining the Early Learning Senior Leadership Team, you will support the ongoing operations at centres and provide direction for new initiatives, strategic planning and centre improvements.

**Key responsibilities include yet are not limited to**:

- Lead and support service delivery, including implementation of new services, to promote integrated approaches and to achieve quality outcomes and objectives aligned with Chapter 1 Early Learnings strategy, priorities and values
- Ensure reporting requirements are monitored, maintained and completed on time
- Maintain & develop positive relationships & effective communication with the centres suppliers
- Travel between our 2 services in Miranda to support & mentor.
- Drive team engagement through positive leadership.
- Manage service performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Provided effective support, guidance & mentoring to staff members of the centre
- Managing & guiding staff with their professional development & their individual goals & performance.
- Develop & implement the centres programs, systems and operational processes to ensure the successful running of the centres
- Demonstrated proven experience of childcare administration, fair and reasonable Staff Management practices in Childcare, Financial and budget management and reporting, Industry Regulation processes and procedures and Department liaison and reporting experience.
- Ensuring that Centre maintains and exceeds QIP and NQF standards.
- Responsible for ensuring the 2 centres are well prepared for A&R
- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with 5 years’ experience as a Centre Director
- Current first aid/CPR including asthma and anaphylaxis certificates
- Strong understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Knowledge of Xplor software beneficial.
- Exceptional knowledge and experience in leading a team of professional staff.
- The ability to develop effective & positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- A solid understanding of policies, procedures and regulations.
- Desire to continually learn and add value to our childcare centres
- Drivers License

**What is in it for you?**
- Excellent Salary base
- Opportunity to work with a fantastic organisation and to up-skill
- Ample opportunities for personal growth & career development in a growing company
- ASAP start
- Onsite parking at centres

**Don't miss out on this great opportunity. If this sounds like you please contact Jarrod on 0488404171 for more information.**

**Salary**: From $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Miranda, NSW 2228: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)