Regional Manager

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Orchard Talent Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The organisation

G8 Education is one of Australia's largest and most established early childhood education and care providers, operating more than 400 centres across 21 trusted brands, including Community Kids, Great Beginnings, The Learning Sanctuary, and Kindy Patch. Each week, G8 supports approximately 50,000 children and their families, led by a workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated professionals.

The organisation is united by a clear purpose: creating the foundations for learning for life. G8 is committed to delivering high-quality, play-based education and care within safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments. All centres operate under the National Quality Framework and adhere to robust child safeguarding practices, underpinned by a zero-tolerance approach to harm and a culture of continuous improvement.

As a sector leader, G8 invests heavily in its people, offering structured professional development, clear career pathways, and specialist support in education, compliance, and operations. The group's values, compassion, integrity, innovation, dedication, and passion, guide everyday practice and inform its vision to be Australia's most valued and trusted early learning provider.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and leading a team of two established Area Managers across 24 centres, the Regional Manager will:

  • Coach, support and inspire Area Managers and Centre Leaders to deliver high-quality early learning experiences and strong business outcomes across a portfolio of centres
  • Champion a safe and inclusive workplace, driving high standards in child safety, team wellbeing and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee the commercial performance of the region, including P&L responsibility, workforce planning, and strategic resource allocation
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement aligned with G8's values and long-term vision

About you

You're a people-first operational leader with a passion for early learning and a track record of building strong teams and great centre outcomes.

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience leading multisite teams within early learning or a related sector
  • A collaborative leadership style with strengths in coaching, performance and culture uplift
  • Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, WHS and child safety
  • Commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets and driving business performance
  • A relevant qualification in business or early childhood education

What's on Offer

  • A high-impact regional leadership role with one of Australia's largest early learning providers
  • Supportive, values-driven executive team with a strong commitment to innovation and improvement
  • Hybrid working model and flexibility to support work-life balance
  • Access to industry-leading professional development, career progression pathways and benefits
  • Annual leadership conference and structured professional development
  • Above-award salary package + performance bonus
  • 50% childcare discount at any G8 centre

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Ali Baker of The Orchard Talent Group on or email To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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