Area Manager

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision _‘Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through_ a rich _and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'._

We currently have 14 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Benefits of joining Thrive**:

- Additional leave benefits - **enjoy a day off for your birthday**:

- Mentor/support for ECT's NESA accreditation
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap
- A focus on career development progression
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection for all RP’s
- Be rewarded with Hero Points and have access to discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance based on operational needs of the company
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
- Open communication between leadership and team members

**The Role**

Due to ongoing growth, we are now looking to add to our Operations team.

Our Support Office is based in South Hurstville and the centres in this portfolio will be in from Western Sydney, Northern Sydney, and up to North Gosford.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and working true to our mission statement; “Thrive is committed to excellence in early education”, this role is suited to an experienced multi-site manager or seasoned director who strives to make a real impact across many contexts.

The role of Area Manager is to support, guide, and mentor centre leadership teams and educators through articulate communication. No two days will look the same as you problem solve when needed, be confident and professional in implementing any changes required to operational responsibilities, and deliver consistency across multiple Thrive centres.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Providing leadership to Centre Leader/Nominated Supervisor(s) regarding all aspects of the operation of the service(s) in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
- Liaising closely with and providing periodical reports to the Head of Operations regarding matters relating to the operation of the service(s)
- Management of compliance in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Integrating and supporting the acquisition journey for Centres moving into the Thrive portfolio.
- Management of budgets and reporting
- Supporting the Centre Leader/NS with training and mentoring to effectively manage the service(s), whilst providing feedback regarding performance to Centre Leader/NS(s)
- Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities and obligations are met
- Collaboration with Marketing and Centre Leaders/NS(s) on growth and increasing occupancy
- Point of escalation for any issues that may arise from the Centre or Families

**About you**:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an Early Childhood Service or Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Nominated Supervisor position in an Early Childhood Service
- Diploma or teaching qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the operations of a long day care settings
- Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and team leadership and management of staff.
- Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018).

**If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you**

**How to apply**

**For inquiries,** please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road