Elc Area Manager

**Have you heard of The Y?**

We're not your average organisation. The Y WA (formerly YMCA WA) is a not-for-profit with a legacy of enriching Australian communities since 1851. Our purpose? To empower young people and families through early learning, health and wellbeing, education, and youth and community services—all while making a genuine impact in our local community, with an unwavering commitment to safeguarding children.

None of this is possible without our special Y People

**Our quest**

We’re seeking an experienced **Area Manager - Early Learning Centres** to lead and support a portfolio of early learning services across WA. We’re looking for your inspirational leadership to guide our ELC services and empower our Y People in their learning and growth—while growing alongside us.

**Your Perks**
- Permanent Full-Time role - No weekends
- Flexible working options including WFH
- Generous Corporate Healthcare discounts (Up to 8%)
- Professional development & ongoing training
- Free Employee Assistance Program (for you and your family)
- Free on-site parking
- Novated leasing - Buy a new car and save on tax
- Relocation support to sunny WA
- Be part of a mission-led NFP that puts children first, not profit

**What you Will be Doing**

As an experienced **Area Manager - Early Learning Centres** you will lead and support a portfolio of early learning services across WA. You’ll provide strategic guidance to ELC Directors, drive continuous improvement, and ensure each service meets high-quality standards, regulatory compliance, and performance targets. Through your leadership, you’ll make a meaningful impact in the community while upholding a strong and ongoing commitment to safeguarding children.

From day one, you’ll receive a warm welcome with a cuppa and a tailored induction alongside our ELC General Manager and fellow Area Managers.

**Your Day-to-Day Will Include**:

- Coaching and supporting ELC Directors
- Driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver service improvements
- Managing budgets and performance targets
- Visiting sites across Perth and regional WA
- Assisting our services with the delivery of our School ReadY programme: org.au/what-we-do/child-care/early-learning-centres/school-ready-program

**You’ll be great in this role if you have**
- A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of leadership experience in early childhood settings
- Financial management experience, including budgeting
- Strong understanding of National Quality Framework, Workplace Health and Safety, Fair Work Legislations and Code of Ethics
- A flexible leadership approach that thrives on challenge and change
- The ability to travel across services including regional WA
- National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

**Our latest survey results**

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

**Inspired? Join an organisation where your leadership makes a real impact.**

**Closing date: Friday, 8th August 2025**

**We may start interviews before the closing date.**

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.