Area Manager

**We are currently seeking an experienced, flexible, and dynamic Area Manager to help grow our wonderful team of Early Childhood professionals**
- **About Rise Early Learning**_

Rise Early Learning privately own and operate Early Childhood services catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design services which offer spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships and foster a sense of community. We strive to deliver high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care that provides positive life outcomes for all children.
- **Why Join Our Rise Family?**_
- Attractive salary packaging inclusive of travel allowance and company laptop
- Role autonomy to promote a positive work/life balance
- Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
- Access to a discount on childcare fees at any Rise Early Learning service
- Staff recognition programs including Staff Awards and financial rewards
- Small family-run organisation where you have an opportunity to truly impact business growth
- Extensive professional development and training opportunities
- Strong focus on promoting a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice.
- **About the Role**_

As our Area Manager, you will work in partnership with the National Operations Manager, with your primary responsibility being to provide support and coaching to services and Centre Managers to ensure a high-quality service for children and families.
- **Role Objectives**:_
- Manage a portfolio of 6 services (3 in Sydney, 2 in Regional NSW, and 1 in Queensland)
- Identify areas of opportunity to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency
- Ensure that business performance goals are achieved, legislative, regulatory and all requirements for the National Quality Framework are met across all services
- Provide mentoring and guidance on the Early Years Learning Framework to Centre Managers to ensure staff are developing and delivering relevant programs that cater to all children
- Define the priorities and appropriate outcomes for the Early Learning team and your specific areas of accountability
- Communicate RISE and Business Stream strategies and plans to team members in engaging ways, fostering a One RISE way of operating
- Liaise with the Quality team to implement best practice and high-quality outcomes for children, families and teams
- Drive focus on safety, safeguarding, quality, and service.
- **Role Requirements**:_
- Minimum 2 years’ multi-site experience within an Early Childhood setting
- Experience in managing a budget and Key Performance Indicators
- Experience in managing and reviewing rosters
- Proven experience in having successfully turned around an underperforming service
- Knowledge of statutory Early Childhood regulations and A&R process
- Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification from recognised University or a Diploma of Children’s Services from recognised Registered Training Organisation
- Valid Working with Children Check and current driver’s license
- **Must be flexible and prepared to travel from site to site and interstate, often on short notice, to provide support to each of the services as required**. Must be willing to work from our North Sydney office when not on site. There will be opportunities to work from home at times as well.
- **How to Apply**_

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

**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Sydney, NSW 2060