Area Manager at Buttercups Childcare

**All about Buttercups**:
**‘Come join us’ - **Building Brighter Futures is not just a ‘catch phrase’. Its our passion and total commitment to providing a warm friendly home environment to ensure our children have the best possible start to life. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want you..

We are a family-owned, independent childcare and early learning service provider, with a genuine focus on providing quality care, having collaborative partnerships and developing meaningful connections with our children, families and the community.

At Buttercups, we recognise each child as an individual with unique abilities and this belief is supported by Buttercups core philosophy for all our staff, whatever their role, to know every child and their families. We are passionate about early education, understand it plays a critical role in the building blocks of life, the positive impact it has on the children we care for, the families who trust us and the community we are a part of.

Buttercups has an open-door policy for families and staff, we are available to answer queries, provide feedback, support or guidance to ensure exceptional outcomes. Your family is our family - It's the Buttercups way

**The Opportunity**:
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available in our Operational Management team. We are looking for someone who has the skills, expertise and experience to really drive Buttercups philosophy as one of our Area Managers. You will be at the forefront of our operations, leading our teams at our current and new services in your Area. You will be responsible for ensuring that your Services are running to their optimum efficiency, all while getting to know our children, families and staff.

Your responsibilities include:

- You will lead, inspire and mentor our equally passionate Centre Managers on how to train, engage and lead their teams.
- Working directly alongside our other Area Managers and Managing Director to ensure compliance, quality improvement plans and education programs are implemented and embedded to the highest of standards. and **exceeding **expectations, while maintaining a **‘childcare first’** approach.
- Ensuring your allocated Services are embedding the Buttercups philosophy, values, goals and policies fully into their daily activities.
- Being a ‘driver for change’.

**What we are offering**:

- You will be provided with tools of the trade to assist you in your new role, these can include car, laptop and phone
- A highly competitive salary package with performance bonuses well above the current Award rates
- **Supporting our families** through up to 95% staff discount on childcare fees and salary packaging options (CCS dependent)
- Accessibility to great staff incentives, discounts and rewards
- Investing in employee growth and development

**What you’ll bring**:
You have at least two years’ experience in this or a similar role. You exuberate leadership that fosters a strong team culture, ensuring the highest level of care is maintained at all times. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills which you leverage to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders for Buttercups.

You have a demonstrated deep understanding of the Education and Care Regulations, EYLF, NQS and Children’s Services Award as well experience with assessment and rating.

**Must haves**:

- Bachelor of Education in early Childhood or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with relevant experience or Diploma of Training and / or Business Management (or equivalent).
- Extensive experience in managing multiple Services at one time (5+).
- Have previously performed in an Area Managers role for 2+ years.
- Demonstrated experience of leading and supporting Centre Managers and teams, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Capabilities to assist in the development and implantation of policies and processes ensuring best practice.
- Experience in conflict resolution, performance assessments and workplace relations.
- Ability to work autonomously and across various locations with the flexibility to travel across all metro locations is a necessity.
- Understanding and drive to meet KPI's, and assist centre's in driving their individual KPI's.
- Currently hold the following - First Aid certificate, WWCC, Police Clearance

**Salary**: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Perth, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Area Manager: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Diploma, Bachelor or Masters in Early Childhood (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Clearance (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person