General Manager

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Orchard Talent Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The organisation

For more than 85 years, Gowrie NSW has been shaping the future of early education and care, earning a trusted reputation as Lady Gowrie. A not-for-profit organisation, Gowrie NSW delivers a wide range of programs including Long Day Care, Out of School Hours Care, and wrap around services.

With a strong commitment to professional development, centres of excellence and pedagogical coaching, Gowrie NSW empowers its leaders to focus on what matters most: children, families and communities.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director of Pedagogy, the General Manager will:

  • Lead and coach Centre Directors across a portfolio of 5 to 6 services in regional and metro Sydney
  • Build leadership capability, empowering people and uplifting practice across pedagogy, quality and operations
  • Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and advocacy, supporting children, families and communities
  • Oversee compliance and operational requirements, including budgets, while ensuring pedagogy remains central
  • Contribute to research and organisation wide projects in pedagogy and practice
  • Play an active role in the broader Gowrie community and contribute to unique strategic projects across the organisation
  • Collaborate with a team of General Managers, sharing insights and shaping ambitious quality outcomes across Gowrie NSW

About you

You are a trusted and adaptable leader who brings:

  • Multi-site management experience in early education
  • A strong operational background with understanding of pedagogy and the National Quality Framework
  • The ability to coach, mentor and uplift leaders with an empowering and supportive style
  • Commercial acumen and experience managing budgets
  • Strength in managing complex issues including family complaints, crisis situations and community engagement
  • A collaborative approach, thriving in a values driven culture focused on children and families

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a sector leading not for profit with a strong reputation and impact. Gowrie NSW offers:

  • Attractive and competitive salary package including car allowance and access to NFP salary packaging benefits
  • Monthly rostered day off for full time staff
  • All travel, accommodation and meals covered when required
  • Employee benefits including FLARE discounts and Sonder EAP
  • Flexibility, including the option to work four days per week
  • Professional growth and leadership pathways in a supportive and collaborative culture

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 Cover Letter and 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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